Madhuri Dixit Denies Pregnancy During 'Dola Re Dola' Shoot, Cites Timeline
Madhuri Dixit has denied claims that she was four months pregnant during the shooting of the iconic song "Dola Re Dola" from the 2002 film Devdas. The rumor originated from Rubina Khan, a former associate of choreographer Saroj Khan, who said Madhuri struggled due to pregnancy. Madhuri clarified that her elder son was born in 2003, after the film's release, and attributed her difficulties during the shoot to extensive travel and night schedules, not pregnancy.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents a straightforward entertainment news narrative without political framing. Sources focus on clarifying a personal claim about Madhuri Dixit's pregnancy status during a film shoot, featuring statements from the actress and a former associate of the choreographer. Coverage is centered on factual timeline verification and personal accounts, reflecting neutral perspectives typical of celebrity news reporting.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to mildly positive, emphasizing clarification and correction of a rumor. Madhuri Dixit's responses are presented with lightheartedness, and the coverage avoids sensationalism. The sentiment is focused on setting the record straight rather than controversy, maintaining a respectful and factual approach.
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