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Gurgaon

Name: Gurgaon
Director: Shanker Raman
Released: 2017
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2017

Director

Shanker Raman

Runtime

107 minutes

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Gurgaon is a gritty exploration of the conflicts arising from urban development. It succeeds by using socioeconomic status to critique how globalized interests displace local identities and traditional social structures. However, the film's scope is limited. It operates within a rigid patriarchal framework and lacks any meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities or individuals with disabilities. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its political depth rather than demographic variety. It challenges traditional hero clichés by focusing on the complexities of power and land struggles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Gurgaon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. It focuses on the hierarchical structure within the real estate industry.

How does Gurgaon portray gender?

Fair

While the film shows the daughter exerting influence to drive the plot, it still emphasizes traditional masculine authority. Female characters are often portrayed as commodities, such as the daughter being seen as a lucky mascot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Gurgaon?

Fair

The cast is ethnically uniform, but the film uses class differences to explore the tension between corporate elites and local farmers in Gurugram.

How does Gurgaon represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film provides a nuanced critique of neoliberal capitalism and rapid urbanization. It portrays corporate growth as a disruptive force that undermines traditional social orders and local communities.

Does Gurgaon include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities that play central roles or drive the narrative.

Present on Screen

Provides a nuanced critique of neoliberal capitalism and unchecked urbanization.
Effectively uses class distinctions to explore the displacement of local populations.
Challenges traditional notions of progress by framing development as a source of decay.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
Reinforces traditional gender hierarchies through the commodification of female characters.
Provides no visible or invisible disability representation within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

A real estate baron Kehri Singh manages 'Preet Real Estate' which he runs in his daughter's name whom he consider's to be his lucky mascot. A sidelined and insulted Nikki Singh is ignored by his father and is considered to be insolent, useless and unlucky. In order to pay off a huge debt to a local criminal, Nikki sets off a chilling event that forces his father to revisit his dark past and confront a brutal truth.

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