31 minutes agoEntertainment
37LENS
3 SourcesPunjab, India, India
thebalanced.newsUdaybir Sandhu Discusses Audition for Amar Singh Chamkila Role Given to Diljit Dosanjh
Actor Udaybir Sandhu, known for his role in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, revealed he auditioned for the lead role in Amar Singh Chamkila, which was ultimately given to singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh. Sandhu said he was favored for the part but director Imtiaz Ali preferred a singer for authenticity. Despite missing the lead, Sandhu secured another role in the film and expressed understanding of the casting decision without resentment.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
73%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on an entertainment industry topic without political content. They present Udaybir Sandhu's perspective alongside the director's casting rationale, reflecting a neutral stance. Both sources highlight the actor's experience and the director's preference, maintaining a balanced portrayal without political framing.
Sentiment — Positive (73/100)
The tone across the articles is generally positive and reflective, emphasizing Udaybir Sandhu's professionalism and acceptance of the casting outcome. While acknowledging disappointment, the coverage highlights his understanding and subsequent opportunity, resulting in a constructive and respectful sentiment.
How 3 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | 'I Was Liked For The Role': Dhurandhar 2 Fame Udaybir Sandhu On Missing Out On Chamkila To Diljit Dosanjh | Center | Positive |
| freepressjournal | Udaybir Sandhu Says He Was 'Liked' For Chamkila Role Before Diljit Dosanjh: 'I Had Done A Lot Of Research' | Center | Positive |
| hindustantimes | Exclusive I was liked for Chamkila's role before Diljit Dosanjh: Udaybir Sandhu | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 19 Apr, 10:54 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1hindustantimes19 Apr, 10:54 amExclusive I was liked for Chamkila's role before Diljit Dosanjh: Udaybir Sandhu
- 2freepressjournal19 Apr, 11:57 amUdaybir Sandhu Says He Was 'Liked' For Chamkila Role Before Diljit Dosanjh: 'I Had Done A Lot Of Research'
- 3news1819 Apr, 01:34 pm'I Was Liked For The Role': Dhurandhar 2 Fame Udaybir Sandhu On Missing Out On Chamkila To Diljit Dosanjh
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
- Punjab, India, India
- Sources analysed
- 3
- Last analysed
- 19 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Amar Singh ChamkilaDiljit DosanjhImtiaz Ali (director)Ranveer SinghHindustan TimesHindi cinemaShehnaaz GillAkshay KumarPunjabi languagePunjab, IndiaIndiaParineeti Chopra
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