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thebalanced.newsAnil Kapoor Reveals Awaargi Character Inspired Majnu Bhai in Welcome
Anil Kapoor revealed that his intense character Azaad from the 1990 film Awaargi inspired his later role as Majnu Bhai in the 2007 comedy Welcome. He noted that while Awaargi's character was emotionally layered, Majnu Bhai incorporated similar mannerisms with a lighter, comedic twist. Majnu Bhai, directed by Anees Bazmee, became a popular and memorable character known for his flamboyant and quirky traits. Fans appreciated this connection between Kapoor's diverse roles.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
75%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on entertainment and film industry news without political content. They present Anil Kapoor's statements and fan reactions neutrally, emphasizing his artistic process and character development. The coverage includes perspectives from the actor and fans, maintaining a non-political, celebratory tone about cinema.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The overall sentiment is positive, highlighting Anil Kapoor's creative insight and the enduring popularity of his characters. The tone is appreciative and lighthearted, reflecting fan admiration and the actor's fondness for his roles. There is no negative or critical sentiment present in the coverage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | 'This Character Never Left': Anil Kapoor Opens Up About Inspiration Behind Iconic Majnu Bhai Character | Center | Positive |
| ndtv | Anil Kapoor Reveals How His i Awaargi i Character Inspired Majnu Bhai In i Welcome i With A "Lighter Twist" | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 30 Apr, 03:03 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1ndtv30 Apr, 03:03 pmAnil Kapoor Reveals How His i Awaargi i Character Inspired Majnu Bhai In i Welcome i With A "Lighter Twist"
- 2news181 May, 10:29 am'This Character Never Left': Anil Kapoor Opens Up About Inspiration Behind Iconic Majnu Bhai Character
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
- 1 May 2026
- Key entities
- Anil KapoorMahesh BhattAnees BazmeeNana PatekarArtificial intelligenceGangsterHindi cinemaNDTVFox Broadcasting CompanyWeb seriesInternetFilm
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