Lust Stories 3 Explores Modern Intimacy; Directors Discuss Filming Challenges
Lust Stories 3, an anthology exploring modern intimacy and relationships, has sparked varied reactions online. Directed by multiple filmmakers including Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj, it features stories about emotional disconnect and desire, with a star cast like Ali Fazal, Radhika Apte, and Siddharth. Bhardwaj highlighted the role of intimacy directors in easing the filming of intimate scenes, especially with real-life couple Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth, making the process more comfortable and less awkward.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (57/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, theprint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theprint broke this story on 21 Sept, 05:53 pm. Other outlets followed.