Bholaa (2023) | How Woke Is It?

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Bholaa2023

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What We Think

Bholaa keeps things refreshingly non-woke, focusing on timeless themes of family and duty without letting identity politics or ideological monoculture run the show. A rare throwback to old-school storytelling in today’s climate.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Bholaa focuses on its central narrative, a father’s journey and action-packed drama, without inserting identity-first casting or prioritizing modern ideological checklists. Characters are defined by their roles and motives, rather than ticking diversity boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film embraces traditional themes of family, duty, sacrifice, and masculinity, portraying them in a positive light. Traditional values remain at the heart of the story, with little sign of cultural subversion or revisionism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews aren’t villainized; there’s no overt effort to mock or sideline faith, tradition, or differing perspectives. The film doesn’t seem preoccupied with promoting one ideological lens to the exclusion of others.

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