19 hours agoEntertainment
38LENS
2 SourcesNew Delhi, India
thebalanced.newsPooja Bhatt and Manish Makhija Divorce After Over a Decade of Marriage
Actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt married former Channel V host Manish Makhija in 2003, divorcing by mutual consent in 2014 after over a decade together. Makhija gained recognition for hosting The Udham Singh Show and contributed to Pooja's film projects. Post-divorce, Pooja has expressed enjoying her independence, emphasizing personal growth, freedom, and her journey overcoming alcohol addiction while reflecting on love and relationships.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
68%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on personal and entertainment aspects without political framing. They present perspectives from Pooja Bhatt and factual background on Manish Makhija's career, maintaining a neutral tone. The coverage centers on individual experiences and professional details, avoiding political or ideological viewpoints.
Sentiment — Positive (68/100)
The overall tone is balanced and positive, highlighting Pooja Bhatt's reflections on freedom and personal growth after divorce alongside factual reporting of their marriage and separation. The sentiment conveys acceptance and empowerment without sensationalism or negativity.
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 | Who Is Manish Makhija, Pooja Bhatt's Ex-Husband? | Center | Neutral |
| ndtv | Pooja Bhatt Calls Herself A 'Free Bird' After Divorce: "Have Been In Relationships Since I Was 16" | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 17 Apr, 09:41 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1ndtv17 Apr, 09:41 amPooja Bhatt Calls Herself A 'Free Bird' After Divorce: "Have Been In Relationships Since I Was 16"
- 2ndtv17 Apr, 11:50 amWho Is Manish Makhija, Pooja Bhatt's Ex-Husband?
Lens Score breakdown
38/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 17 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Manish MakhijaPooja BhattHindi cinemaArtificial intelligenceBombay BegumsAmazon Prime VideoSadak 2NDTVWeb seriesPodcastNetflixChannel V
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