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Imtiaz Ali and Bobby Deol Discuss Replacement in Jab We Met and Their Ongoing Friendship

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 11 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Entertainment
Imtiaz Ali and Bobby Deol Discuss Replacement in Jab We Met and Their Ongoing FriendshipPreviousNext

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali discussed his ongoing close relationship with actor Bobby Deol, who was originally cast in the film Jab We Met but was later replaced by Shahid Kapoor. Despite the replacement causing Bobby disappointment, the two remain friends, with Bobby often teasing Imtiaz about the decision. Imtiaz also credited Sunny Deol for supporting his early career without questioning his experience, highlighting their longstanding bond.

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 positive (70/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
70%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 11 Jun 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 entertainment industry relationships without political framing. They present perspectives from both Imtiaz Ali and Bobby Deol, emphasizing personal and professional dynamics. The coverage is centered on individual experiences and industry context, reflecting neutral, non-political viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (70/100)

The tone across the articles is generally positive and amicable, highlighting friendship and mutual respect despite past professional setbacks. While Bobby Deol's disappointment is acknowledged, it is presented in a lighthearted manner, with emphasis on continued goodwill and support within the film industry.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Imtiaz Ali Reveals Bobby Deol Still Teases Him Over Jab We Met Replacement: 'Tumne Aisa Kiya Mere Saath'CenterPositive
indianexpressImtiaz Ali says Bobby Deol still brings up being replaced in Jab We Met: 'Every time we speak'CenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 11 Jun, 09:12 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indianexpress11 Jun, 09:12 am
    Imtiaz Ali says Bobby Deol still brings up being replaced in Jab We Met: 'Every time we speak'
  2. 2
    news1811 Jun, 10:47 am
    Imtiaz Ali Reveals Bobby Deol Still Teases Him Over Jab We Met Replacement: 'Tumne Aisa Kiya Mere Saath'

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
11 Jun 2026
Key entities
Sunny DeolBobby DeolImtiaz Ali (director)FilmmakingTimes NowShahid KapoorDharmendraHindi cinemaLiving MediaFilm industryKareena KapoorRomance film