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2 SourcesIndia
thebalanced.newsZee TV's Vasudha Tops Week 17 TRP, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Drops to Second
The Broadcast Audience Research Council India's Week 17 TRP report shows a significant change in Hindi TV show rankings. Zee TV's Vasudha claimed the top spot, ending the long-standing lead of Smriti Irani's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, which slipped to second place. Other shows like Ganga Mai Ki Betiyaan and Tum Se Tum Tak followed, while Rupali Ganguly's Anupamaa dropped to fifth. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Udne Ki Aasha maintained stable positions in the top ten.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
62%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on entertainment industry ratings without political framing. Coverage centers on television show rankings and audience preferences, reflecting industry and viewer perspectives. There is no evident political bias, as the sources report factual changes in TRP standings and mention popular actors and shows without ideological commentary.
Sentiment — Neutral (62/100)
The tone across the articles is neutral and informative, emphasizing shifts in television ratings without emotional language. While the dethroning of a popular show might imply surprise, the coverage remains factual, noting both gains and declines in show popularity. Overall, the sentiment is balanced, focusing on reporting changes rather than expressing positive or negative judgments.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| timesnow | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Not Number 1 Anymore; THIS Show Dethrones Smriti Irani's Show In TRP List Week 17 | Center | Neutral |
| freepressjournal | TRP Report Week 17: Zee TV's Vasudha Creates History By Beating Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 To Claim Top Spot | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 7 May, 10:23 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1freepressjournal7 May, 10:23 amTRP Report Week 17: Zee TV's Vasudha Creates History By Beating Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 To Claim Top Spot
- 2timesnow7 May, 10:42 amKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Not Number 1 Anymore; THIS Show Dethrones Smriti Irani's Show In TRP List Week 17
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
- India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 7 May 2026
- Key entities
- Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiSmriti IraniAnupamaaRupali GangulyZee TVAudience measurementBroadcast Audience Research CouncilTarget rating pointHindiIndiaAkashdeep SaigalParth Samthaan
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