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Golmaal Again

Name: Golmaal Again
Director: Rohit Shetty
Released: 2017
Duration: 151 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2017

Not Rated

Director

Rohit Shetty

Runtime

151 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Golmaal Again is a commercial entertainer designed for broad appeal. It prioritizes slapstick comedy and traditional genre clichés over any attempt at challenging social norms or exploring diverse identities. The film reinforces existing social and cultural norms without engaging with progressive critiques or diverse identity explorations.

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Category Breakdown

Does Golmaal Again have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional romantic storylines and comedic interactions within a conventional social framework, focusing on heterosexual relationships.

How does Golmaal Again portray gender?

Limited

Female characters play key roles in the mystery but the gender dynamics reflect traditional hierarchies and established cinematic clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Golmaal Again?

Fair

The setting is culturally uniform, centered around Hindu motifs. While there are many characters, the representation focuses on a single cultural identity.

How does Golmaal Again represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes cultural continuity through religious and familial motifs, highlighting communal identity and ancestral heritage over secular or subversive themes.

Does Golmaal Again include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with disabilities portrayed with significant roles. The film’s slapstick nature may risk using physical traits solely for comedic effect.

Present on Screen

Features a prominent female lead who is central to the supernatural mystery.
Uses a large, diverse ensemble cast typical of high-budget Bollywood productions.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.
Relies on traditional gendered humor and conventional social hierarchies.
Does not include characters with disabilities portrayed with meaningful roles.
Maintains a culturally uniform worldview centered on singular religious motifs.

Official Synopsis

Gopal and his best friends are back again, and this time they move back to their old neighborhood in a new palatial house where they learn that it is being haunted by a ghost.

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