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Haseena Parkar

Name: Haseena Parkar
Director: Apoorva Lakhia
Released: 2017
Duration: 124 min

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

2017

Director

Apoorva Lakhia

Runtime

124 minutes

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The film's main strength lies in its challenge to traditional gender roles. By placing a female protagonist in a male-dominated setting, it defies typical expectations of female passivity and empowers her significantly. However, the narrative lacks depth in exploring multiple aspects of identity. The absence of LGBTQ+ and disability representation restricts the film's scope, keeping it focused on a specific context. Overall, while the film successfully elevates a female protagonist in a male-dominated world, it remains a specialized crime drama rather than a broader social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Haseena Parkar have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities or lifestyles. The plot centers around the personal and family connections within the criminal world.

How does Haseena Parkar portray gender?

Good

Haseena Parkar stands out by placing a woman at the heart of a traditionally male-dominated environment. She plays a significant role in driving the story with strategic intelligence and leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Haseena Parkar?

Fair

The cast accurately reflects the diverse socioeconomic and ethnic makeup of Mumbai. It avoids a Western perspective and instead highlights local power structures and cultural identities.

How does Haseena Parkar represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative examines survival outside formal institutions, implicitly questioning the effectiveness of legal systems. It focuses on the situational ethics of Mumbai crime syndicates without broader ideological critiques.

Does Haseena Parkar include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the film. Characters are defined by their roles in criminal activities rather than any connection to disability.

Present on Screen

The protagonist disrupts traditional gender hierarchies through her leadership.
The film provides an authentic portrayal of specific Indian regional and ethnic identities.
The narrative avoids a Western perspective, emphasizing local power structures.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any meaningful engagement with LGBTQ+ characters or identities.
There is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
The story lacks broader complexity beyond its central gendered focus.

Official Synopsis

Haseena is very close to her brother Dawood, who turns to a life of crime and rises to power in the Mumbai underworld. After the bomb blasts of 1993, Dawood escapes to Dubai and she falls in trouble.

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