2 hours agoEntertainment
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2 SourcesMumbai, India
thebalanced.newsJaya Bachchan Criticized Happy New Year; Shah Rukh Khan Reacted, Bachchans Apologized
During a recent discussion, actor Mohan Kapur recalled that Jaya Bachchan described the 2014 film Happy New Year as one of the most nonsensical films she had seen, expressing that she could not watch or be involved in it. Her comments reportedly upset Shah Rukh Khan, though he responded with understanding. Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan later apologized. Kapur emphasized that opinions on films vary and that box office success also defines a film's reception.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
55%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on entertainment industry perspectives without political framing. They present viewpoints from actors and filmmakers involved, reflecting personal opinions and reactions rather than political positions. The coverage is centered on individual responses to film criticism, maintaining neutrality without partisan influence.
Sentiment — Neutral (55/100)
The tone across the articles is mixed, combining criticism of the film with respectful acknowledgment of differing opinions. While Jaya Bachchan's negative view is highlighted, Shah Rukh Khan's understanding response and the Bachchans' apologies introduce conciliatory elements, resulting in balanced coverage without overtly positive or negative sentiment.
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 | Shah Rukh Khan Was 'Upset' Over Jaya Bachchan's i Happy New Year i Review, Amitabh Bachchan-Abhishek Apologised | Center | Neutral |
| indianexpress | Jaya Bachchan called Shah Rukh Khan's film 'most nonsensical', Amitabh Bachchan was shocked | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 11 May, 12:26 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1indianexpress11 May, 12:26 pmJaya Bachchan called Shah Rukh Khan's film 'most nonsensical', Amitabh Bachchan was shocked
- 2ndtv12 May, 07:52 amShah Rukh Khan Was 'Upset' Over Jaya Bachchan's i Happy New Year i Review, Amitabh Bachchan-Abhishek Apologised
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
- 12 May 2026
- Key entities
- Shah Rukh KhanJaya BachchanBox officeAbhishek BachchanFarah KhanSiddharth (actor)Deepika PadukoneAmitabh BachchanBlockbuster (entertainment)Film City, MumbaiFarah (actress)Jackie Shroff
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