Old Allegations by Divya Khossla Against Alia Bhatt Resurface as Misleading Viral Post
Divya Khossla Kumar previously accused Alia Bhatt's film Jigra of faking box office numbers by allegedly buying tickets herself, sharing images of empty theatres in 2024. Recently, a viral social media post resurfaced, falsely suggesting she made similar claims about Alia's new film Alpha. However, this post is an AI-generated edit of her old statements. Divya has not commented on the recent viral content, highlighting concerns over misinformation online.
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 neutral (42/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group primarily focuses on entertainment industry controversies without explicit political framing. Coverage includes Divya Khossla Kumar's critical remarks about Alia Bhatt's films and the viral spread of manipulated content. Sources present both the original accusations and clarifications about misinformation, reflecting a balanced approach without partisan perspectives.
The tone across the articles is mixed, combining critical remarks from Divya Khossla Kumar with clarifications that counter misleading viral posts. While the original accusations carry a negative sentiment toward Alia Bhatt's films, the overall coverage emphasizes fact-checking and correction, resulting in a neutral to slightly cautious sentiment regarding misinformation.
How 2 sources covered this story
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