Susmita Mukherjee Reveals Acting in C-Grade Films to Repay Rs 1 Crore Debt
Veteran actress Susmita Mukherjee revealed she acted in C-grade films during a difficult financial period after her and her husband's media company, Prayas Production, went bankrupt in 2002, leaving them with a Rs 1 crore loan. She described these roles as sexist and derogatory to women, saying she "sold her soul" out of necessity to repay the debt and support her family, including funding her children's education abroad. Mukherjee emphasized that she now chooses projects aligned with her values.
First-hand measurement across 14 sources
We measured how 14 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 31/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, ndtv, mint, economictimes, indianexpress, news18, thetribune, english, and 6 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 38/100 to 68/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 6 Aug, 04:42 am. Other outlets followed.