2 hours agoEntertainment
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8 SourcesCape Town, South Africa
thebalanced.newsShah Rukh Khan and Pregnant Deepika Padukone Film King Amid Viral On-Set Moments
Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan are currently filming their upcoming movie King in Cape Town, South Africa, with the film set to release on December 12, 2026. Deepika, who recently announced her second pregnancy, was seen wearing a Rs 23,537 Mes Demoiselles dress on set. A viral video captured Shah Rukh Khan helping the pregnant Deepika climb stairs, drawing widespread praise from fans and highlighting their camaraderie. The film also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Rani Mukerji, with the director urging fans to avoid sharing leaked content to preserve the cinematic experience.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
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AI Analysis
Political bias across 8 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group primarily focuses on entertainment news without explicit political framing. Coverage centers on the actors' professional activities, personal milestones, and fan reactions, reflecting perspectives from fans, filmmakers, and media outlets. The director's request to avoid leaks is presented neutrally, and no political viewpoints or controversies are evident in the sources.
Sentiment — Positive (79/100)
The overall sentiment across the articles is positive, emphasizing admiration for Shah Rukh Khan's considerate gesture towards Deepika Padukone and excitement about their collaboration. Fans' praise and affectionate comments dominate the tone, while the director's appeal to respect the film's release adds a respectful and anticipatory mood. There is no negative or critical sentiment present.
How 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| firstpost | Shah Rukh Khan's sweet gesture for Deepika Padukone on King sets wins hearts; WATCH | Center | Positive |
| indianexpress | 'True gentleman' Shah Rukh Khan wins hearts with caring gesture towards pregnant Deepika Padukone on King sets | Center | Positive |
| indiatoday | SRK helps pregnant Deepika climb stairs on King set, fans call him gem | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Shah Rukh Khan Helps Pregnant Deepika Padukone Climb Stairs Video Goes Viral | Center | Positive |
| hindustantimes | Shah Rukh Khan helps pregnant Deepika Padukone climb stairs during King shoot; internet calls him 'green flag' | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Deepika Padukone's 23K Mes Demoiselles Dress Goes Viral On King Sets With Shah Rukh Khan | Center | Positive |
| ndtv | Deepika Padukone Wears A Rs 23,500 Dress While Shooting i King i With Shah Rukh Khan In Cape Town | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 2 May, 01:45 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1ndtv2 May, 01:45 pmDeepika Padukone Wears A Rs 23,500 Dress While Shooting i King i With Shah Rukh Khan In Cape Town
- 2news183 May, 02:54 amDeepika Padukone's 23K Mes Demoiselles Dress Goes Viral On King Sets With Shah Rukh Khan
- 3hindustantimes3 May, 05:14 amShah Rukh Khan helps pregnant Deepika Padukone climb stairs during King shoot; internet calls him 'green flag'
- 4news183 May, 06:21 amShah Rukh Khan Helps Pregnant Deepika Padukone Climb Stairs Video Goes Viral
- 5indiatoday3 May, 06:40 amSRK helps pregnant Deepika climb stairs on King set, fans call him gem
- 6indianexpress3 May, 07:31 am'True gentleman' Shah Rukh Khan wins hearts with caring gesture towards pregnant Deepika Padukone on King sets
- 7firstpost3 May, 09:16 amShah Rukh Khan's sweet gesture for Deepika Padukone on King sets wins hearts; WATCH
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
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Sources analysed
- 8
- Last analysed
- 3 May 2026
- Key entities
- Shah Rukh KhanDeepika PadukoneSiddharth AnandSouth AfricaViral videoRani MukerjiAbhishek BachchanInternetRed Chillies EntertainmentSocial mediaCape TownTrousers
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