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India's Got Latent Contestant Sakshi Jha Faces Backlash Over 'Man-Hater' Remarks

Analysed 19 Jul 2026·21 sources analysed·Bihar, India·Entertainment
India's Got Latent Contestant Sakshi Jha Faces Backlash Over 'Man-Hater' RemarksPreviousNext

Sakshi Jha, a Bihar-based teacher and content creator, sparked controversy on India's Got Latent Season 2 by describing herself as a "man-hater" and making remarks about men, including her family and husband. Her performance received unanimous zero points from judges and mixed reactions online, with some criticizing her comments as misandry and others defending her. Unverified reports claim she was suspended from her teaching job, while host Samay Raina urged kindness amid the backlash.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 13 sources

We measured how 13 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 5%, Centre 92%, Right 3%). Overall sentiment is neutral (47/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • english— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • mint— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
5%92%3%
Sentiment
47%
AI analysis of 13 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 19 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 21 sources
● Left 5%● Center 92%● Right 3%

The article group presents multiple perspectives, including criticism of Sakshi Jha's remarks as misandry and misrepresentation of feminism, as well as support from host Samay Raina urging kindness. Coverage includes reactions from judges, viewers, and social media, along with unconfirmed reports of her suspension, reflecting a range of viewpoints without endorsing any particular stance.

Sentiment — Neutral (47/100)

The overall sentiment across the articles is mixed, combining negative reactions to Sakshi Jha's comments and performance with some supportive voices emphasizing understanding and kindness. The tone varies from critical and disapproving to empathetic, capturing the controversy and public debate generated by the contestant's remarks.

How 13 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
freepressjournalIndia's Got Latent 2 Contestant Sakshi Jha Reportedly Suspended By Bihar Government After 'Pati Ko Pee Ke Marna' Remark?CenterNeutral
thetribuneSamay Rainas Indias Got Latent 2: contestants Man-Hater comic set slammed online - The TribuneCenterNeutral
indianexpressIndia's Got Latent contestant's 'man-hater' remark sparks backlash: 'This isn't feminism'CenterNeutral
englishInternet Slams 'Man-Hater' Sakshi Jha On Samay Raina's India's Got Latent, Calls Out 'Toxic Feminism'CenterNegative
indiatvnewsIndia's Got Latent 2 contestant receives zero points, sparks outrage after calling herself a 'man-hater' - India TV NewsCenterNegative
ndtv'Embarrassing': Internet Slams 'Man-Hater' Contestant's Remark On Samay Raina's i Latent 2 iCenterNeutral
hindustantimesIndia's Got Latent 2: Contestant sparks outrage with man-hater remarks, says 'pati ko daaru pi ke marna hai'CenterNeutral
mintContestant calls herself 'man hater' on Samay Raina's Latent S2, internet erupts with anger: 'What kind of publicity...' MintCenterNeutral
news18'I'm A Man-Hater': Bihar Teacher Trolled After Controversial Remarks On Samay Raina's India's Got Latent 2; Internet ReactsCenterNeutral
timesnowIndia's Got Latent Season 2: 'Man Hater' Girl Is FIRST Contestant To Get Zero, Brutally Roasted By PanelCenterNeutral
news18India's Got Latent S2: Sakshi Jha Calls Herself A 'Man Hater', Receives All ZeroesCenterNeutral
english'Man-Hater' Sakshi Jha Becomes First Contestant To Score An Absolute Zero On Samay Raina's India's Got Latent 2CenterNeutral
freepressjournal'Pati Ko Daru Pi Ke Marna Hai': India's Got Latent S2 Ep 3 Contestant Sakshi Jha's Audition Ends With All 0s, Sparks OutrageCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 17 Jul, 04:10 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal17 Jul, 04:10 pm
    'Pati Ko Daru Pi Ke Marna Hai': India's Got Latent S2 Ep 3 Contestant Sakshi Jha's Audition Ends With All 0s, Sparks Outrage
  2. 2
    english17 Jul, 04:14 pm
    'Man-Hater' Sakshi Jha Becomes First Contestant To Score An Absolute Zero On Samay Raina's India's Got Latent 2
  3. 3
    news1817 Jul, 04:41 pm
    India's Got Latent S2: Sakshi Jha Calls Herself A 'Man Hater', Receives All Zeroes
  4. 4
    timesnow17 Jul, 07:31 pm
    India's Got Latent Season 2: 'Man Hater' Girl Is FIRST Contestant To Get Zero, Brutally Roasted By Panel
  5. 5
    news1818 Jul, 04:34 am
    'I'm A Man-Hater': Bihar Teacher Trolled After Controversial Remarks On Samay Raina's India's Got Latent 2; Internet Reacts
  6. 6
    mint18 Jul, 04:36 am
    Contestant calls herself 'man hater' on Samay Raina's Latent S2, internet erupts with anger: 'What kind of publicity...' Mint
  7. 7
    hindustantimes18 Jul, 04:50 am
    India's Got Latent 2: Contestant sparks outrage with man-hater remarks, says 'pati ko daaru pi ke marna hai'
  8. 8
    ndtv18 Jul, 06:05 am
    'Embarrassing': Internet Slams 'Man-Hater' Contestant's Remark On Samay Raina's i Latent 2 i
  9. 9
    indiatvnews18 Jul, 08:02 am
    India's Got Latent 2 contestant receives zero points, sparks outrage after calling herself a 'man-hater' - India TV News
  10. 10
    english18 Jul, 11:28 am
    Internet Slams 'Man-Hater' Sakshi Jha On Samay Raina's India's Got Latent, Calls Out 'Toxic Feminism'

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
Bihar, India
Sources analysed
21
Last analysed
19 Jul 2026
Key entities
IndiaSakshi (newspaper)Samay RainaNetflixSocial mediaBiharVishal DadlaniInternetYouTubePsychological traumaStreaming mediaGender