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Upasana Singh Shares Why She Lost Maine Pyar Kiya Role to Bhagyashree

Analysed 19 Jun 2026·4 sources analysed·Chembur, India·Entertainment
Upasana Singh Shares Why She Lost Maine Pyar Kiya Role to BhagyashreePreviousNext

Upasana Singh revealed she was initially selected by director Sooraj Barjatya for the female lead in the 1989 film Maine Pyar Kiya but was replaced by Bhagyashree reportedly because she was taller than Salman Khan. Despite an informal audition and meeting with Barjatya's father, she never received a final confirmation. The experience left her hurt, and she later confronted Barjatya's father about the casting decision during another film shoot.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • thestatesman— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
58%
AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 19 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on a personal casting story within the Bollywood film industry, presenting perspectives primarily from Upasana Singh's account. There is no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints. Coverage centers on entertainment industry dynamics and individual experiences without political context or bias.

Sentiment — Neutral (58/100)

The overall tone across the articles is reflective and somewhat somber, highlighting Upasana Singh's disappointment and emotional response to losing the role. While the narrative includes her hurt feelings, it remains respectful and factual, avoiding sensationalism or negativity beyond the personal impact described.

How 4 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18This Actor Was Heartbroken After Losing Maine Pyar Kiya To Bhagyashree, The Reason Was Salman Khan's HeightCenterNeutral
thestatesmanUpasana Singh reveals why she lost 'Maine Pyar Kiya' to Bhagyashree after being selected: 'I was taller than Salman Khan'CenterNeutral
hindustantimesUpasana Singh says she was replaced in Maine Pyar Kiya by Bhagyashree because 'I was taller than Salman Khan'

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 18 Jun, 03:55 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indianexpress18 Jun, 03:55 pm
    Why Upasana Singh lost Maine Pyaar Kiya to Bhagyashree: 'I was taller than Salman Khan'
  2. 2
    hindustantimes19 Jun, 05:16 am
    Upasana Singh says she was replaced in Maine Pyar Kiya by Bhagyashree because 'I was taller than Salman Khan'
  3. 3
    thestatesman19 Jun, 05:59 am
    Upasana Singh reveals why she lost 'Maine Pyar Kiya' to Bhagyashree after being selected: 'I was taller than Salman Khan'
  4. 4
    news1819 Jun, 06:46 am
    This Actor Was Heartbroken After Losing Maine Pyar Kiya To Bhagyashree, The Reason Was Salman Khan's Height

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Chembur, India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
19 Jun 2026
Key entities
Upasana SinghBhagyashreeSalman KhanSooraj BarjatyaRajshri ProductionsMumbaiChandigarhHindi cinemaSrideviChemburRaaj KumarIndia
Center
Neutral
indianexpressWhy Upasana Singh lost Maine Pyaar Kiya to Bhagyashree: 'I was taller than Salman Khan'CenterNeutral
Upasana Singh Shares Why She Lost Maine Pyar Kiya Role to Bhagyashree