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By Sakhi Thirani
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Bollywood comedy-drama has strong female lead, adult themes.
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Queen
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What's the Story?
QUEEN tells the story of Rani (Kangana Ranaut), a young and gullible woman, whose fiancé, Vijay (Rajkummar Rao), calls off their wedding just a few days before the ceremony. Utterly heartbroken and distraught, Rani decides to go on her honeymoon to Paris and Amsterdam all by herself in a bid to rediscover who she really is.
Is It Any Good?
This Indian comedy-drama directed by Vikas Bahl is a refreshing and heartwarming film that tells a tale that is both delightful and entertaining to the core. Queen is a rare Bollywood gem that captivates interest right from the get-go while simultaneously imparting really significant messages. Rani's layered and intricate character wins hearts in a completely unexpected capacity. Through a blend of humor, innocence, and vulnerability, she embraces each new experience, overcoming her fears to grow as a person. Ranaut's brilliant acting and deep intensity makes her performance memorable for years to come. Leaving societal norms, painful obligations, and misogyny behind, Queen creates space for self-esteem and courage. Accompanied by Amit Trivedi's soulful tunes, the film is a must-watch emotional rollercoaster from start to finish.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Queen's messages of recognizing one's own worth and stepping beyond societal norms. How did Rani become more confident?
Which characters displayed traits of courage, empathy, communication, compassion, and teamwork in the film? Why are these such important character strengths to have?
Talk about the film's portrayal of sex. Was it respectful? Parents, talk to your teens about your own values regarding sex and relationships.
Discuss the language used in the movie. Did it seem necessary, or excessive? What did it contribute to the film?
How were alcohol, smoking, and drugs depicted in this movie? Were they glamorized? Were there consequences?
Movie Details
- In theaters : March 14, 2014
- On DVD or streaming : November 20, 2016
- Cast : Kangana Ranaut , Rajkummar Rao , Lisa Haydon
- Director : Vikas Bahl
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Viacom18 Motion Pictures
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Friendship , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Courage , Empathy , Teamwork
- Run time : 146 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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