Lust Stories 3 Sparks Discussion; Bhardwaj Highlights Role of Intimacy Directors
Lust Stories 3, an anthology exploring modern intimacy and relationships, has sparked varied reactions online, with viewers noting its portrayal of complex marriages and female desire. Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj highlighted how intimacy directors have eased the filming of intimate scenes, making sets more comfortable and professional. Bhardwaj also shared that directing real-life couple Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth reduced awkwardness during shooting, with Hydari even refusing a body double for certain scenes.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 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 (56/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, timesnow, hindustantimes, theprint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theprint broke this story on 21 Sept, 05:53 pm. Other outlets followed.