Mukesh Khanna Criticizes Ramayana Film Budget, Calls for Scholarly Review Panel
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has criticized the reported Rs 4,000-crore budget of the upcoming Ramayana film, arguing that such grandeur should not overshadow the story's authenticity. He questioned creative liberties taken, particularly the portrayal of Goddess Sita in action sequences, and called for a dedicated committee of scholars to review and approve films based on religious and mythological texts before production. Khanna emphasized the cultural significance of epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata and urged responsible filmmaking to respect religious sentiments.
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 negative (38/100). Lens Score 35/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
english broke this story on 13 Nov, 01:45 am. Other outlets followed.