Smita Jaykar Recalls Healing Sushant Singh Rajput During Depression Treatment
Actress and spiritual healer Smita Jaykar recalled visiting late actor Sushant Singh Rajput at Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital during his depression treatment, after being contacted by Rhea Chakraborty. She described Sushant as receptive and willing to try healing at her ashram, though the plan did not materialize. Smita dismissed drug use claims, suggesting he was likely on medication, and expressed regret that she could not help him further. She also defended Rhea's intentions during their relationship. Sushant died by suicide in June 2020.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 22 Oct, 02:47 pm. Other outlets followed.