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Shudra: The Rising

2012Movie2 h 0 min

FamilyHistory
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A moving, bleak history movie about society and history.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

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Story of 25 million People

Shudra: The Rising is a Hindi language film with a storyline based on the caste system in ancient India, and more specifically the Hindu Varna system. It is directed by Sanjiv Jaiswal and dedicated to Bhim Rao Ambedkar. The film depicts the four basic units of the caste system - the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. The film shows various rules imposed on the Shudras such as waking with a bell around their ankles and a long leaf behind their back,and a pot hanging around their neck.

Feels like

  • Caste System Critique
  • Historical Social Drama
  • Ambedkarite Perspective
  • Systemic Oppression
  • Educational Film
  • Heavy Emotional Toll
  • Political Allegory
  • Ancient India Setting
  • Inequality Focus

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Directed by
Sanjiv Jaiswal
Written by
Sanjiv Jaiswal
Produced by
Sanjiv Jaiswal

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Facts

October 19, 2012 · 2 h 0 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 19, 2012
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, Family, Drama
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India

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3 questions, like "Is Shudra: The Rising worth watching?"

Questions about Shudra: The Rising

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Is Shudra: The Rising worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 8).

Is Shudra: The Rising plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Shudra: The Rising in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.