Sairaab Replaces Rohit Chandel as Lead Amid POCSO Case; Aashay Mishra and Krishna Kaul Reported as Replacements
Following Rohit Chandel's arrest in a POCSO case and subsequent bail denials, the Star Plus show Sairaab has replaced him as the male lead. While initial reports named Aashay Mishra, known for his work on Durga and Binddii, as the new lead who has begun shooting, later announcements confirmed Krishna Kaul, recognized for Kumkum Bhagya, as the official replacement. Both actors expressed enthusiasm about joining the show and working alongside co-star Madirakshi Mundle. The legal case against Chandel remains ongoing.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 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 (46/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, hindustantimes, news18, timesnow, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 25/100 to 58/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 22 Jul, 11:27 am. Other outlets followed.