Huma Qureshi Critiques Bollywood's Portrayal of Female Assassins in Baby Do Die Do
Actress Huma Qureshi, starring in the action thriller Baby Do Die Do as a deaf and mute assassin, critiques Bollywood's typical portrayal of female assassins as hyper-sexualised and glamorised, attributing this trend to patriarchy. She highlights her character's relatability and strength, challenging stereotypes by presenting a 'regular-looking' hitwoman whose disability is portrayed as a powerful asset. Qureshi hopes the film encourages more nuanced and diverse roles for women in Indian cinema.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 20%, Centre 77%, Right 3%). Overall sentiment is positive (71/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, news18, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, timesnow, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 5 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 9 Jul, 02:14 am. Other outlets followed.