Khuda Kay Liye (2007) | How Woke Is It?

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65%

Khuda Kay Liye2007

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What We Think

'Khuda Kay Liye' is a notable example of a film critiquing tradition and promoting liberal values under the guise of character drama. While not the wokest out there, it's certainly not a bastion of non-woke storytelling either.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

'Khuda Kay Liye' presents complex Pakistani characters facing ideological and cultural crossroads, but it doesn't overtly sacrifice story for identity. While themes of religious extremism and identity are front and center, these largely serve to advance the plot and character growth, not just box-ticking representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The film openly questions traditional religious authority and family structures, portraying rigidity as harmful and advocating for progressive religious interpretations. While not outright ridiculing Islam or the family, it pushes Western liberal values, which could be seen as undermining cultural foundations for more traditional viewers.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

Alternative worldviews, especially rigid or fundamentalist positions, are generally depicted as dangerous or misguided. The film elevates a liberal, reformist perspective, and dissenting views are caricatured or villainized, leaving little room for pluralistic debate.

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