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3 SourcesNew Delhi, India
thebalanced.newsRiteish Deshmukh Says Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan Worked Free for Raja Shivaji
Riteish Deshmukh revealed that major actors including Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, and others worked pro bono for his film Raja Shivaji, motivated by respect for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and their personal bonds. Abhishek Bachchan reportedly agreed without inquiring about his role. The film, which has performed well at the box office, especially in its Marathi version, reflects the actors' commitment beyond financial gain, highlighting Deshmukh's longstanding industry relationships.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
75%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on entertainment industry perspectives without political framing. They highlight personal and professional relationships among actors and the cultural significance of the film. The coverage is centered on the film's production and cast dynamics, representing viewpoints from the filmmaker and actors without political commentary or partisan angles.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The tone across the articles is positive and appreciative, emphasizing goodwill, respect, and collaboration among prominent actors. The sentiment reflects admiration for the actors' voluntary participation and the film's success, with no critical or negative elements present in the coverage.
How 3 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 | Riteish Deshmukh Reveals Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan 'Didn't Charge' A Fee For i Raja Shivaji i | Center | Positive |
| indianexpress | 'Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan didn't charge a penny for Raja Shivaji': Riteish Deshmukh | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Riteish Deshmukh Reveals Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan Worked For Free In Raja Shivaji | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 7 May, 11:21 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news187 May, 11:21 amRiteish Deshmukh Reveals Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan Worked For Free In Raja Shivaji
- 2indianexpress7 May, 01:39 pm'Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan didn't charge a penny for Raja Shivaji': Riteish Deshmukh
- 3ndtv7 May, 02:21 pmRiteish Deshmukh Reveals Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan 'Didn't Charge' A Fee For i Raja Shivaji i
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
- 3
- Last analysed
- 7 May 2026
- Key entities
- Riteish DeshmukhShivajiVidya BalanSalman KhanAbhishek BachchanEnsemble castFardeen KhanBoman IraniGenelia D'SouzaBox officeDrama (film and television)Indian rupee
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