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thebalanced.newsNawazuddin Siddiqui Recalls Intense Bhaang Experience During NSD Holi Celebration
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, an alumnus of the National School of Drama (NSD), recently recalled a Holi celebration during his early days there when he consumed bhaang-infused thandai. He described becoming heavily intoxicated, imagining himself as the immortal Ashwatthama, and engaging in energetic activities for hours. The effects lasted several hours, during which he believed stepping outside a drawn circle would end his career. Experts note bhaang's delayed psychoactive effects can cause such altered perceptions.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
75%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on a personal anecdote from actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui without political framing. Coverage centers on his experience and expert commentary on bhaang's effects, representing a neutral cultural and health perspective. There is no evident political bias, as the story is framed around entertainment and personal reflection rather than political issues.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The tone across the articles is lighthearted and anecdotal, highlighting a humorous and memorable experience from Siddiqui's early career. While acknowledging the intense effects of bhaang, the coverage remains neutral to positive, emphasizing the actor's storytelling and expert insights without negative judgment or sensationalism.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | Nawazuddin Siddiqui Recalls Drinking Bhaang While Celebrating Holi At NSD: 'I Became Ashwatthama' | Center | Positive |
| indianexpress | 'I became Ashwatthama': Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalls NSD Holi when bhaang made him believe he was immortal | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 1 May, 03:06 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1indianexpress1 May, 03:06 pm'I became Ashwatthama': Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalls NSD Holi when bhaang made him believe he was immortal
- 2news182 May, 11:57 amNawazuddin Siddiqui Recalls Drinking Bhaang While Celebrating Holi At NSD: 'I Became Ashwatthama'
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 2 May 2026
- Key entities
- AshwatthamaHoliNational School of DramaNawazuddin SiddiquiImmortalityBow and arrowCinema of IndiaAlcohol intoxicationRam CharanPsychoactive drugSubstance intoxicationPerception
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