44 minutes agoEntertainment
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9 SourcesPune, India
thebalanced.newsSalman Khan Makes Surprise Cameo in Riteish Deshmukh's Raja Shivaji
Riteish Deshmukh's historical film Raja Shivaji, releasing May 1, features a surprise cameo by Salman Khan as Jiva Mahala, a trusted warrior of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Salman joined the project spontaneously after a New Year's conversation with Riteish, insisting, "You can't make the film without me." Fans have widely praised his appearance, with viral clips showing enthusiastic theatre reactions to his powerful role and distinctive look in saffron attire and turban.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
77%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 9 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group primarily focuses on entertainment and film industry perspectives, highlighting the collaboration between Riteish Deshmukh and Salman Khan. Coverage centers on the actors' professional relationship and fan reactions, with no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints. The sources present the story as a cultural event without engaging in political discourse.
Sentiment — Positive (77/100)
The overall sentiment across the articles is positive and celebratory, emphasizing fan excitement and admiration for Salman Khan's cameo. The tone is enthusiastic but balanced, focusing on audience reactions and the actors' camaraderie without exaggeration or criticism. The coverage conveys appreciation for the film's historical theme and star performances.
How 9 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 30 Apr, 05:26 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1ndtv30 Apr, 05:26 amRiteish Deshmukh Reveals Salman Khan Insisted On Being Part Of i Raja Shivaji i : 'You Can't Make The Film Without Me'
- 2news1830 Apr, 06:14 am'You Can't Make The Film Without Me': Riteish Deshmukh Reveals How Salman Khan Joined Raja Shivaji
- 3moneycontrol30 Apr, 07:16 amRiteish Deshmukh recalls how Salman Khan joined Raja Shivaji without a script pitch: 'You can't make the film without me'- Moneycontrol.com
- 4news181 May, 02:30 amSalman Khan Sports A Turban, Flaunts Moustache In Raja Shivaji; First Look Photos Go Viral
- 5english1 May, 04:31 amSalman Khan's Raja Shivaji Cameo Goes Viral, Fans Cheer As He Delivers Dialogue In Marathi: WATCH
- 6hindustantimes1 May, 04:50 amSalman Khan's cameo in Raja Shivaji wearing turban and moustache leaves fans stunned: 'Bhai ki entry ek taraf'
- 7indiatoday1 May, 05:27 amSalman Khan's cameo in Riteish Deshmukh's Raja Shivaji sparks online frenzy. Watch
- 8freepressjournal1 May, 05:43 amSalman Khan's Cameo In Raja Shivaji Goes Viral, Fans Cheer Loudly In Theatres As He Appears Alongside Riteish Deshmukh - VIDEO
- 9moneycontrol1 May, 06:54 amRaja Shivaji: Salman Khan makes surprise cameo wearing turban and tilak; fans hail Jiva Mahala entry- Moneycontrol.com
Lens Score breakdown
34/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Corporate
Mumbai Film CompanyJio Studios
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Pune, India
- Sources analysed
- 9
- Last analysed
- 1 May 2026
- Key entities
- ShivajiSalman KhanRajaTurbanKurtaRiteish DeshmukhSocial mediaCameo appearanceNizam of HyderabadTilakaHistorical dramaGenelia D'Souza
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