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6 SourcesIndia
thebalanced.newsKajol Breaks Long-Held No-Kissing Rule in The Trial, Cites Character Demands
Kajol, after nearly 30 years in Hindi cinema, broke her long-held no-kissing rule in her 2023 OTT debut, The Trial - Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha, sharing a kiss with co-star Jisshu Sengupta. She explained on Lilly Singh's podcast that the scene was integral to her character's emotional journey and narrative, not included for shock value. Kajol admitted feeling very uncomfortable about filming the kiss but described the decision as a professional choice aligned with the role's demands.
Political Bias
2%97%1%
Sentiment
68%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 6 sources
● Left 2%● Center 97%● Right 1%
The articles primarily focus on Kajol's personal and professional decision without political framing. Coverage centers on her career and artistic choices, reflecting entertainment and cultural perspectives. There is no evident political bias, as sources present her statements and context neutrally, emphasizing her experience and the narrative significance of the scene.
Sentiment — Positive (68/100)
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to mildly positive, highlighting Kajol's professionalism and thoughtful approach to her role. While acknowledging her discomfort, the coverage respects her decision and frames it as a significant career moment. There is no negative or sensational sentiment; instead, the tone is informative and respectful.
How 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| timesnow | Why Did Kajol Break Her No-Kissing Policy After 30 Years In The Trial? | Center | Positive |
| freepressjournal | 'I Was Very, Very Uncomfortable': Kajol Opens Up About Breaking Her No-Kissing-On-Screen Policy In The Trail | Center | Positive |
| indiatoday | Kajol explains breaking her no-kissing policy after 30 years in The Trial | Center | Positive |
| firstpost | Kajol calls her first on-screen kiss 'uncomfortable': 'It wasn't sure whether I was actually going to...' | Center | Neutral |
| news18 | Kajol Admits She Was 'Very Uncomfortable' Filming Her First Kiss Scene | Center | Positive |
| hindustantimes | Kajol opens up on breaking her no-kissing policy on screen after almost 30 years with The Trial: 'I was uncomfortable' | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 24 Apr, 12:44 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1hindustantimes24 Apr, 12:44 amKajol opens up on breaking her no-kissing policy on screen after almost 30 years with The Trial: 'I was uncomfortable'
- 2news1824 Apr, 02:08 amKajol Admits She Was 'Very Uncomfortable' Filming Her First Kiss Scene
- 3firstpost24 Apr, 04:43 amKajol calls her first on-screen kiss 'uncomfortable': 'It wasn't sure whether I was actually going to...'
- 4indiatoday24 Apr, 05:02 amKajol explains breaking her no-kissing policy after 30 years in The Trial
- 5freepressjournal24 Apr, 05:29 am'I Was Very, Very Uncomfortable': Kajol Opens Up About Breaking Her No-Kissing-On-Screen Policy In The Trail
- 6timesnow24 Apr, 06:37 amWhy Did Kajol Break Her No-Kissing Policy After 30 Years In The Trial?
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
- India
- Sources analysed
- 6
- Last analysed
- 24 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- KajolOver-the-top media serviceJisshu SenguptaHindi cinemaScreenplaySuparn VermaSheeba ChaddhaAlyy KhanLegal dramaThe Good WifeStreaming mediaWeb series
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