Sairat (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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What We Think

Sairat largely avoids 'woke' pitfalls, telling a genuinely compelling story rooted in social reality. Its focus remains on authentic characters and cultural context rather than pushing modern ideological narratives.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Sairat focuses on a realistic love story between two young people from different castes. The film develops its characters naturally, emphasizing their personalities, struggles, and flaws rather than pushing identity over narrative. Representation aligns with the story's social realities.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While Sairat critiques caste and family traditions, it does so through a dramatic lens grounded in rural Indian culture. Religion and family are depicted as flawed but complex, not two-dimensional or malicious; the film doesn't simply mock tradition but reveals its consequences.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The film addresses tough issues like caste inequality, but it doesn't villainize all traditionalists, nor does it suggest every alternative is flawless. Multiple perspectives are present, and the narrative allows nuance and internal conflict among characters.

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