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Sonam Khan Shares Behind-the-Scenes Details of 'Ajooba' Bathtub Scene

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Sonam Khan Shares Behind-the-Scenes Details of 'Ajooba' Bathtub Scene

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 2 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Mumbai, India·Entertainment
Sonam Khan Shares Behind-the-Scenes Details of 'Ajooba' Bathtub ScenePreviousNext

Actress Sonam Khan revisited the bathtub scene from her 1990 film 'Ajooba', revealing she was fully clothed in a skin-coloured bodysuit during filming. Despite requests, including from director Shashi Kapoor, she refused to appear without it. Sonam shared a throwback video on social media, clarifying that a body double wore a similar costume in a related multi-mirror scene. 'Ajooba', directed by Shashi Kapoor and Gennadi Vasilyev, featured an ensemble cast and was released in 1991.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • zeenews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
72%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 2 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on entertainment and personal recollections without political framing. They present Sonam Khan's perspective on the filming process and include factual information about the film and cast. There is no evident political viewpoint or ideological framing, as the coverage centers on a nostalgic film anecdote.

Sentiment — Positive (72/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral to positive, emphasizing a lighthearted and clarifying recount of a popular film scene. The sentiment reflects appreciation for the actress's candidness and offers fans insight without controversy or negativity.

How 2 sources covered this story

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

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18'I Refused': Sonam Khan Recalls Shashi Kapoor Asking Her To Ditch Bodysuit For Bathtub Scene In AjoobaCenterPositive
zeenewsFans were fooled for decades: Sonam Khan shares the untold story behind Ajooba's bathtub sceneCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

zeenews broke this story on 2 Jun, 07:37 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    zeenews2 Jun, 07:37 am
    Fans were fooled for decades: Sonam Khan shares the untold story behind Ajooba's bathtub scene
  2. 2
    news182 Jun, 11:35 am
    'I Refused': Sonam Khan Recalls Shashi Kapoor Asking Her To Ditch Bodysuit For Bathtub Scene In Ajooba

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
Mumbai, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
2 Jun 2026
Key entities
Shashi KapoorPlot twistSocial mediaGennady VasilyevDimple KapadiaShammi KapoorRishi KapoorEnsemble castAdventure filmAmrish PuriAmitabh BachchanFantasy