2 hours agoEntertainment
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2 SourcesNew Delhi, India
thebalanced.newsAjay Devgn Recalls Mahesh Bhatt Pitching Zakhm During Shower Call
Ajay Devgn recalled how director Mahesh Bhatt pitched the film Zakhm to him during a phone call while he was in the shower at a hotel in Hyderabad. Bhatt narrated the story in two minutes, convincing Devgn to accept the role before his first film had released. Devgn also shared Bhatt's confidence in his potential, which left a lasting impression. Zakhm, released in 1998, is regarded as a cult classic and one of Bhatt's significant directorial works.
Political Bias
5%93%2%
Sentiment
75%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 5%● Center 93%● Right 2%
The articles focus on a personal anecdote from Ajay Devgn about his early career and collaboration with Mahesh Bhatt, without engaging in political discourse. The coverage is centered on film industry perspectives and individual experiences, representing a neutral cultural viewpoint without political framing or partisan commentary.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The tone across the articles is positive and nostalgic, highlighting mutual respect and trust between Ajay Devgn and Mahesh Bhatt. The sentiment reflects admiration for the film Zakhm and appreciation for Bhatt's faith in Devgn, with no negative or critical elements present.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ndtv | Ajay Devgn Recalls Mahesh Bhatt Pitching i Zakhm i To Him While He Was 'In The Shower' | Center | Positive |
| indianexpress | 'I'm taking a bath': Ajay Devgn recalls Mahesh Bhatt's mid-shower pitch that won him a National Award | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 13 May, 04:25 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1indianexpress13 May, 04:25 pm'I'm taking a bath': Ajay Devgn recalls Mahesh Bhatt's mid-shower pitch that won him a National Award
- 2ndtv14 May, 11:40 amAjay Devgn Recalls Mahesh Bhatt Pitching i Zakhm i To Him While He Was 'In The Shower'
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 14 May 2026
- Key entities
- Mahesh BhattAjay DevgnCult followingVariety (magazine)HyderabadIndiaArtificial intelligenceNew DelhiMobile phoneHindi cinemaHindusMuslims
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