Riteish Deshmukh Says Major Stars Worked Free for Raja Shivaji Film
Riteish Deshmukh revealed that major actors including Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, and others worked pro bono for the historical film Raja Shivaji, driven by respect for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and personal bonds. The ensemble cast, featuring Sanjay Dutt and Boman Irani among others, joined without charging fees. Salman Khan played a cameo role, and Abhishek Bachchan accepted his part without prior character details. The film has seen strong box office performance, especially in its Marathi version.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- thetelegraph— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- indiatvnews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- ndtv— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles focus on the film industry and personal relationships among actors, presenting a largely apolitical narrative centered on respect and collaboration. The perspectives highlight goodwill and professional camaraderie without engaging in political discourse or controversy, reflecting neutral entertainment reporting.
Coverage across the articles is positive, emphasizing admiration, respect, and generosity among the cast. The tone celebrates the actors' voluntary participation and the film's success, conveying an uplifting and appreciative sentiment without criticism or negativity.
How 6 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.