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thebalanced.newsAli Asgar Explains Reasons for Quitting 'Dadi' Role on Kapil Sharma's Show
Ali Asgar, known for his role as 'Dadi' on Kapil Sharma's show, revealed he quit playing female characters to avoid being typecast and to pursue diverse acting opportunities. He noted that writers repeatedly cast him in drag roles for convenience, which limited his growth. Additionally, he shared that his children faced bullying due to his on-screen roles. Despite these challenges, he continued such roles for livelihood before deciding to move on.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
60%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on Ali Asgar's personal and professional experiences without engaging in political discourse. They present his perspective on typecasting and career growth alongside the social impact on his family, reflecting a neutral, entertainment-focused viewpoint without political framing.
Sentiment — Neutral (60/100)
The tone across the articles is generally neutral to mildly reflective, highlighting Ali Asgar's challenges with typecasting and its effects on his family. While there is some expression of frustration and concern, the overall sentiment remains balanced, emphasizing his desire for artistic growth and livelihood considerations.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ndtv | Ali Asgar Reveals Why He Quit Playing 'Dadi' On i Kapil Sharma Show i : "My Kids Were Bullied In School" | Center | Neutral |
| indianexpress | 'Mera baap aurat hai': Ali Asgar on why he quit playing 'dadi' on Kapil Sharma's show | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 17 Apr, 11:02 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1indianexpress17 Apr, 11:02 am'Mera baap aurat hai': Ali Asgar on why he quit playing 'dadi' on Kapil Sharma's show
- 2ndtv18 Apr, 07:52 amAli Asgar Reveals Why He Quit Playing 'Dadi' On i Kapil Sharma Show i : "My Kids Were Bullied In School"
Lens Score breakdown
32/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 18 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Ali Asgar (actor)Drag queenManish PaulComedy CircusCross-dressingYouTubeVijay (actor)Amitabh BachchanComedyBullyingAkshay KumarBengali language
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