← Back to Directory
Kuchh Kariye
Movie

Kuchh Kariye

2010 • Unknown

Woke Score
1.4
out of 10

Plot

rishi, a small-town guy, moves to Mumbai with his girlfriend to pursue his passion for music. rishi teams up with a group of actors and film-makers who are eager to help him realize his dreams. However, he is thrown off his feet when he meets terrorists.

Overall Series Review

Kuchh Kariye is a narrative focused on universal aspiration and idealism against the backdrop of societal chaos. The story follows Rishi, a small-town musician, and his girlfriend Alpna as they move to Mumbai to chase their dreams. They form a collaborative group of aspiring artists, whose unity is founded on their shared passion and desire for positive social change. The plot pivots when this idealistic group is unexpectedly confronted by the destructive force of terrorism. The film frames the struggle as a fight for positive change and belief over disillusionment and terror, positioning the main characters as standard bearers for merit and high moral ground. The conflict is not rooted in identity or systemic oppression but in combating external criminal/extremist elements.

Categorical Breakdown

Identity Politics1/10

The narrative centers on the universal pursuit of artistic passion and a shared goal of bringing positive change to society. The characters are a mixed group of friends (Rishi, Alpna, Javed Khan, Shani, Roza) united by merit and idealism, not immutable characteristics. The opposition, the terrorists, are depicted as a threat to society as a whole, not a proxy for vilifying a specific race or demographic. Character value is determined by the content of their soul and their positive intentions.

Oikophobia2/10

The protagonist's move from a small town to Mumbai and his group's desire to 'bring a change in the society' is rooted in idealistic aspiration, not a hatred of their own civilization. The central conflict involves confronting terrorism, which positions the heroes as defenders of their nation's peace and institutions against forces of chaos. The core message promotes a positive, aspirational view of one's home and future, embracing a desire for improvement rather than deconstructing heritage.

Feminism1/10

The main focus is on the male protagonist and his male friends, but his girlfriend Alpna and a female collaborator Roza are part of the supporting group who help the plan. The roles adhere to a standard Bollywood dynamic where the women are supportive and complementary to the male lead's journey. The movie lacks any indication of the 'Girl Boss' trope, the emasculation of male characters, or an overt anti-family/anti-natal messaging, maintaining a traditional structure.

LGBTQ+1/10

The plot contains no explicit themes, characters, or dialogue that center on alternative sexualities, gender identity, or queer theory. The central romantic relationship is a traditional male-female pairing. The narrative adheres to a normative structure without political lecturing on sexual ideology or deconstructing the nuclear family unit.

Anti-Theism2/10

The film's core theme revolves around idealism and the belief that 'a positive thought can change the course of life,' suggesting a transcendent moral framework. The antagonists are terrorists, which represents a conflict against destructive and extremist ideology, not a general hostility toward traditional religion or faith. Morality is framed as objective (good versus evil), not subjective power dynamics.