1 hour agoEntertainment
37LENS
2 SourcesNew Delhi, India
thebalanced.newsRakesh Bedi Responds to David Dhawan's Comment on His Changed Walk After Dhurandhar
Actor Rakesh Bedi responded to director David Dhawan's remark that his 'walk has changed' following the success of Dhurandhar. Bedi, Dhawan's longtime friend and FTII batchmate, stated he remains the same despite ups and downs in his career and does not let success or failure affect him. Dhawan acknowledged their 50-year friendship and noted Bedi's recent recognition, praising his acting talent and ongoing work in films.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
72%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present perspectives from both Rakesh Bedi and David Dhawan without political framing. Coverage focuses on their personal and professional relationship, highlighting mutual respect and career reflections. There is no evident political angle, with sources emphasizing individual experiences and industry recognition rather than broader political or ideological issues.
Sentiment — Positive (72/100)
The tone across the articles is generally positive and respectful, reflecting admiration and camaraderie between the two industry veterans. Rakesh Bedi's response conveys confidence and steadiness, while David Dhawan's remarks express appreciation. The sentiment is balanced, avoiding criticism or controversy, and centers on professional acknowledgment and personal resilience.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ndtv | i Dhurandhar 2 i Star Rakesh Bedi Has A Sharper Comeback For David Dhawan's " i Chaal i Change i Ho Gayi i " Comment | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Rakesh Bedi Reacts To David Dhawan's 'Chal Badal Gaye Hai' Remark: 'I Know Who I Am' | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 21 May, 11:39 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1821 May, 11:39 amRakesh Bedi Reacts To David Dhawan's 'Chal Badal Gaye Hai' Remark: 'I Know Who I Am'
- 2ndtv21 May, 12:31 pmi Dhurandhar 2 i Star Rakesh Bedi Has A Sharper Comeback For David Dhawan's " i Chaal i Change i Ho Gayi i " Comment
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
- New Delhi, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 21 May 2026
- Key entities
- Rakesh BediDavid DhawanRanveer SinghFilm and Television Institute of IndiaBollywood HungamaNew DelhiHindi cinemaAli Abbas ZafarNDTVRevengeSequelWeb series
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