1 hour agoEntertainment
38LENS
2 SourcesBhopal, India
thebalanced.newsBabil Khan Begins Shooting for Malayalam Debut 'Gandhi Bazar Sunday Market'
Babil Khan, son of late actor Irrfan Khan, has begun shooting for his Malayalam film debut, 'Gandhi Bazar Sunday Market,' directed by Babu Janardhanan in Siliguri. The film features a notable ensemble cast including Aparna Balamurali and Deepak Parambol. Babil expressed excitement and gratitude for entering Malayalam cinema, highlighting its storytelling depth and the opportunity for personal and professional growth. He previously acted in films like 'Qala' and 'Logout.'
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present a straightforward entertainment update focusing on Babil Khan's career without political framing. They emphasize his artistic journey and collaboration with Malayalam cinema figures, reflecting a neutral cultural and industry perspective without partisan viewpoints.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The tone across the articles is positive and celebratory, highlighting Babil Khan's enthusiasm and gratitude for his new role. The coverage conveys excitement about his career development and the film's potential, maintaining an optimistic and respectful 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.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | Babil Khan Begins Shoot For Malayalam Debut 'Gandhi Bazar Sunday Market' In Siliguri: 'Feels Incredibly Exciting' | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Babil Khan starts shooting for 'Gandhi Bazar' | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 26 May, 05:49 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1826 May, 05:49 amBabil Khan starts shooting for 'Gandhi Bazar'
- 2news1826 May, 06:48 amBabil Khan Begins Shoot For Malayalam Debut 'Gandhi Bazar Sunday Market' In Siliguri: 'Feels Incredibly Exciting'
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
- Bhopal, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 26 May 2026
- Key entities
- Babu JanardhananQala (film)MalayalamMahatma GandhiMalayalam cinemaIrrfan KhanDeepak ParambolJagadish KumarAparna BalamuraliSudheer KaramanaJohny AntonyNair
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