Shweta Tripathi Supports Jitendra Kumar Replacing Vikrant Massey in Mirzapur
Shweta Tripathi praised Jitendra Kumar for successfully replacing Vikrant Massey as Bablu in Mirzapur: The Movie, highlighting the challenge of stepping into a well-known role. She noted that Jitendra quickly became part of the cast's close-knit group, contributing both on and off screen. Their prior collaboration in Gone Kesh helped their chemistry. The film's success has shifted initial skepticism about the casting change, with the director explaining the decision to recast the role.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 11 Sept, 12:41 am. Other outlets followed.