Disha Pardeshi Describes 12-Hour Underwater Shoot for Raja Shivaji Film
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Disha Pardeshi Describes 12-Hour Underwater Shoot for Raja Shivaji Film

Disha Pardeshi, who plays one of Afzal Khan's wives in the Marathi film Raja Shivaji, recounted filming a demanding 12-hour underwater scene without the use of AI or VFX. She performed the sequence herself, including a high-risk jump, after undergoing intensive underwater training. The shoot involved practical effects and was physically challenging, with adverse weather conditions adding difficulty. The scene depicts her character being strangled and drowned, marking a unique experience for the actor.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
72%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 6 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on the film production and actor's experience without engaging in political discourse. Coverage centers on the artistic and technical aspects of the movie, with no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints. Both sources present similar factual information about the actor's role and the filming process, maintaining a neutral stance.

Sentiment — Positive (72/100)

The tone across the articles is generally positive and respectful, highlighting the actor's dedication and the challenging nature of the shoot. There is an emphasis on the physical demands and the actor's commitment, with no negative or critical sentiment. The coverage conveys admiration for the practical effects and the actor's performance.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indiatodayRaja Shivaji actor Dissha Pardeshi recalls tough 12-hour underwater shoot: No AI, VFXCenterPositive
timesnowRaja Shivaji Actor Disha Pardeshi Recalls 12-Hour Long Underwater Scene: No AI, Body Double Used EXCLCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

timesnow broke this story on 6 May, 05:58 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    timesnow6 May, 05:58 am
    Raja Shivaji Actor Disha Pardeshi Recalls 12-Hour Long Underwater Scene: No AI, Body Double Used EXCL
  2. 2
    indiatoday6 May, 08:14 am
    Raja Shivaji actor Dissha Pardeshi recalls tough 12-hour underwater shoot: No AI, VFX

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
6 May 2026
Key entities
Zoom (Indian TV channel)ShivajiRajaRiteish DeshmukhSanjay DuttVisual effectsArtificial intelligenceAfzal Khan (actor)Genelia D'SouzaAntagonistMarathi cinemaVidya Balan