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Rishi Kapoor Reacted Strongly to Ranbir Kapoor's Marijuana Admission, Line Producer Recalls

Analysed 2 Jul 2026·2 sources analysed·Entertainment
Rishi Kapoor Reacted Strongly to Ranbir Kapoor's Marijuana Admission, Line Producer RecallsPreviousNext

Line producer Sumit Tyagi recalled that late actor Rishi Kapoor reacted strongly after seeing his son Ranbir Kapoor admit to smoking marijuana in an interview. While shooting Do Dooni Chaar, Rishi reportedly called Ranbir and yelled at him upon hearing the confession. Ranbir later visited the set but met only his mother, Neetu Kapoor, who was described as caring and respectful, contrasting with Rishi's strict demeanor. Ranbir had admitted using marijuana during film school and for acting purposes but said he quit due to its effects.

TBN's observations

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 neutral (55/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
55%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 2 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on personal and family dynamics within the Kapoor family without political framing. They present perspectives from a line producer highlighting Rishi Kapoor's strictness and Neetu Kapoor's kindness, alongside Ranbir Kapoor's candid admissions. The coverage is centered on celebrity behavior and family reactions, reflecting entertainment and human interest viewpoints rather than political perspectives.

Sentiment — Neutral (55/100)

The tone across the articles is mixed, combining respectful remembrance of Rishi Kapoor's strictness with empathetic descriptions of family relationships. Ranbir Kapoor's admission is presented factually, with some emphasis on Rishi's disapproval and Neetu's warmth. Overall, the sentiment balances seriousness about drug use with personal and familial nuances, avoiding sensationalism.

How 2 sources covered this story

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18When Ranbir Kapoor Admitted To Smoking Marijuana: Line Producer Says Rishi Kapoor 'Started Yelling' At SonCenterNeutral
indianexpressRishi Kapoor started yelling as Ranbir Kapoor confessed to using marijuana: line producerCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 1 Jul, 03:13 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indianexpress1 Jul, 03:13 pm
    Rishi Kapoor started yelling as Ranbir Kapoor confessed to using marijuana: line producer
  2. 2
    news182 Jul, 03:32 am
    When Ranbir Kapoor Admitted To Smoking Marijuana: Line Producer Says Rishi Kapoor 'Started Yelling' At Son

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
2 Jul 2026
Key entities
Rishi KapoorRanbir KapoorCannabis (drug)Neetu SinghPunjabi languageAlcohol (drug)Line producerRockstar (soundtrack)India TodayAmnesiaAddictionNicotine
Rishi Kapoor Reacted Strongly to Ranbir Kapoor's Marijuana Admission, Line Producer Recalls