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Shashwat Sachdev Reflects on Collaboration with Aditya Dhar and Dhurandhar Franchise Expansion

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Shashwat Sachdev Reflects on Collaboration with Aditya Dhar and Dhurandhar Franchise Expansion

Analysed 12 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Entertainment
Shashwat Sachdev Reflects on Collaboration with Aditya Dhar and Dhurandhar Franchise ExpansionPreviousNext

Shashwat Sachdev, the composer behind the acclaimed film Dhurandhar, reflected on his creative collaboration with director Aditya Dhar. He highlighted Dhar's enduring passion, clarity of vision, and dedication since their first meeting in 2016. Sachdev also expressed excitement upon learning that Dhurandhar would be expanded into a two-part franchise, noting that some stories naturally grow beyond their original scope. His music has been widely praised for enhancing the film's impact and popularity.

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 positive (75/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 12 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 the professional relationship between Shashwat Sachdev and Aditya Dhar, emphasizing creative and artistic aspects without engaging in political discourse. Both sources present similar viewpoints centered on the film industry, avoiding political framing or partisan perspectives.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive, highlighting admiration for Aditya Dhar's passion and Sachdev's musical contributions. The coverage conveys enthusiasm about the film's success and the expansion into a franchise, reflecting an optimistic and celebratory sentiment.

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
news18Shashwat Sachdev Recalls First Meeting With Aditya Dhar 9 Years Before Dhurandhar: 'What Struck Me...'CenterPositive
indianexpressIs Shashwat Sachdev expecting a National Award for Dhurandhar?: 'Awards are wonderful'CenterPositive

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 11 Jun, 02:58 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indianexpress11 Jun, 02:58 pm
    Is Shashwat Sachdev expecting a National Award for Dhurandhar?: 'Awards are wonderful'
  2. 2
    news1812 Jun, 02:16 am
    Shashwat Sachdev Recalls First Meeting With Aditya Dhar 9 Years Before Dhurandhar: 'What Struck Me...'

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
12 Jun 2026
Key entities
Shashwat SachdevAditya DharNational Film AwardsBollywood HungamaSandeep ChowtaFilmfare Award for Best Background ScoreScreen AwardsA. R. RahmanAction filmFilm scoreList of highest-grossing Hindi films