1 hour agoEntertainment
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2 SourcesMumbai, India
thebalanced.newsVarun Badola on Acting in Undekhi 4 and the Role of Social Media in Acting Careers
Actor Varun Badola discusses his role in Sony LIV's crime thriller Undekhi season 4, highlighting the show's morally complex characters and his transition from dialogue writer in season 1 to actor in later seasons. He emphasizes the challenges of portraying nuanced roles in long-format storytelling. Badola also comments on the entertainment industry's focus on social media followers, asserting that online popularity cannot replace the discipline and technique required for sustained acting careers.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
68%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus primarily on entertainment industry perspectives without engaging in political discourse. They present Varun Badola's views on acting and social media influence, reflecting industry and artistic viewpoints rather than political positions. The coverage is centered on professional insights and personal experiences, maintaining neutrality without partisan framing.
Sentiment — Positive (68/100)
The tone across the articles is generally positive and professional, highlighting Varun Badola's thoughtful reflections on his craft and the challenges of acting. While he critiques the overemphasis on social media followers, the sentiment remains constructive, emphasizing discipline and skill development rather than negativity. Overall, the coverage is balanced and respectful.
How 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| moneycontrol | Varun Badola on Undekhi 4: "Crime thrillers are not easily made in four seasons", Exclusive!- Moneycontrol.com | Center | Positive |
| moneycontrol | Exclusive: Varun Badola says Instagram followers can't replace acting skill: 'Agar aapke pass kaam he nahi hai toh followers leke kya karoge?'- Moneycontrol.com | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 6 May, 12:13 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1moneycontrol6 May, 12:13 pmExclusive: Varun Badola says Instagram followers can't replace acting skill: 'Agar aapke pass kaam he nahi hai toh followers leke kya karoge?'- Moneycontrol.com
- 2moneycontrol6 May, 04:04 pmVarun Badola on Undekhi 4: "Crime thrillers are not easily made in four seasons", Exclusive!- Moneycontrol.com
Lens Score breakdown
38/100
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
- 6 May 2026
- Key entities
- UndekhiVarun BadolaSonyLIVOver-the-top media serviceStranger Things (season 4)Crime filmComing outVillainHeroCrime fictionSocial mediaInstagram
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