Varun Dhawan Reveals He Declined Andhadhun; Kangana Ranaut Was Original Female Choice
Varun Dhawan revealed on comedian Tanmay Bhat's YouTube show that he was originally offered the lead role in the 2018 thriller Andhadhun but declined due to scheduling conflicts. He also disclosed that Kangana Ranaut was the initial female choice for the film, though it remains unclear which role she was considered for. The film, directed by Sriram Raghavan and starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, and Radhika Apte, received critical acclaim and commercial success.
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 (68/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles focus on entertainment industry news without political content. They present statements from Varun Dhawan about casting decisions in a Bollywood film, reflecting perspectives from the actor and general audience interest. There is no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints in the coverage.
The tone across the articles is neutral to mildly positive, highlighting Varun Dhawan's candid revelation and the film's success. The coverage is informative and celebratory of the film's acclaim, without criticism or controversy, resulting in an overall balanced and favorable sentiment.
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