Radhika Apte Highlights Gender Double Standards in Criticism of Alia Bhatt's Action Role
Actor Radhika Apte defended Alia Bhatt against criticism of her physique in the action film Alpha, highlighting gendered double standards in the industry. Apte noted that male actors in action roles often face less scrutiny, attributing the bias to traditional societal expectations about women's behavior and appearance. She also mentioned changing attitudes toward female leads in crime dramas, citing examples like Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Alpha, directed by Shiv Rawail, stars Alia Bhatt and features in Yash Raj Films' spy universe.
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 (67/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–72/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 27 Oct, 10:38 am. Other outlets followed.