India's Got Latent Contestant Sakshi Jha Receives Zero Scores After 'Man-Hater' Remarks
In Episode 3 of India's Got Latent Season 2 on Netflix, contestant Sakshi Jha from Bihar described herself as a 'man-hater' and made controversial remarks about men, marriage, and her family, including stating she wanted to hit her future husband after drinking. She received zero points from all judges, becoming the first contestant this season to do so. Her audition sparked widespread criticism and debate online, with some viewers questioning her portrayal of feminism and others discussing the nature of her comments.
First-hand measurement across 11 sources
We measured how 11 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 9%, Centre 88%, Right 3%). Overall sentiment is neutral (37/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- 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
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents multiple perspectives, including the contestant's self-description and remarks, judges' unanimous zero scores, and varied public reactions. Some sources highlight criticism of her comments as misrepresenting feminism, while others focus on the controversy and social media debates. The coverage includes viewpoints from the show's panel, the contestant, and online commentators, reflecting a range of opinions without endorsing any particular stance.
The overall sentiment across the articles is mixed to negative, emphasizing controversy and criticism surrounding Sakshi Jha's remarks. While some coverage notes humorous or light moments during the audition, the predominant tone reflects disapproval from judges and viewers, with discussions about the appropriateness of her statements and their impact on perceptions of feminism.