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Sonam Khan Clarifies No Affair with Rajiv Rai During Tridev Filming

Analysed 21 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Mumbai, India·Entertainment
Sonam Khan Clarifies No Affair with Rajiv Rai During Tridev FilmingPreviousNext

Former actress Sonam Khan addressed longstanding rumors about an affair with director Rajiv Rai during the making of the film Tridev. She clarified that both were involved with other partners during the shoot and that Rajiv initially did not want her in the film. Sonam stated she was the last choice for the role and that the popular song "Oye Oye" was a coincidence. She confirmed their relationship began only after the film's release.

TBN's observations

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 neutral (58/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • theassamtribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
58%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 21 Jun 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 a personal clarification by Sonam Khan without political framing. Both sources present her perspective to dispel rumors, emphasizing her account and the timeline of events. There is no evident political angle or partisan interpretation, as the coverage centers on entertainment and celebrity news.

Sentiment — Neutral (58/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral to mildly positive, reflecting Sonam Khan's effort to set the record straight. The coverage avoids sensationalism, focusing on factual clarification and personal statements. There is no negative or critical sentiment; instead, the sentiment is measured and explanatory.

How 2 sources covered this story

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

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
hindustantimesSonam Khan clarifies she did not have an affair with Rajiv Rai during Tridev: 'He didn't even want me in the film'CenterNeutral
theassamtribuneSonam Khan opens up on relationship with Rajiv RaiCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

theassamtribune broke this story on 20 Jun, 10:09 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    theassamtribune20 Jun, 10:09 am
    Sonam Khan opens up on relationship with Rajiv Rai
  2. 2
    hindustantimes21 Jun, 03:44 am
    Sonam Khan clarifies she did not have an affair with Rajiv Rai during Tridev: 'He didn't even want me in the film'

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Mumbai, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
21 Jun 2026
Key entities
Rajiv RaiPlot twistYash (actor)Romance filmVijay (actor)Zilch (band)InstagramMumbaiPopular musicWale (rapper)Filmmaking
Sonam Khan Clarifies No Affair with Rajiv Rai During Tridev Filming