1 hour agoEntertainment
37LENS
2 SourcesMumbai, India
thebalanced.newsVeteran Actor Kanwarjit Paintal Questions Actor Status Over Instagram Followers in Viral Video
Veteran actor Kanwarjit Paintal, known for roles in films like Bawarchi and Dostana and over 350 projects since the 1970s, appeared in a viral video with actor Manmeet Singh where he humorously questioned his status as an actor due to lacking Instagram followers. The clip, filmed in 2023 on the set of Hukus Bukus, was a spontaneous, light-hearted moment highlighting challenges veteran actors face in gaining social media visibility despite long careers.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on entertainment and social media themes without political framing. They present perspectives from both Kanwarjit Paintal and Manmeet Singh, emphasizing the veteran actor's humorous take on social media influence in the acting profession. Coverage remains neutral, highlighting industry and social media dynamics without political commentary.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The tone across the articles is light-hearted and positive, emphasizing humor and camaraderie between the actors. The viral video is portrayed as a fun, spontaneous moment rather than a serious critique, reflecting a generally upbeat sentiment about veteran actors' experiences in the digital age.
How 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | Satte Pe Satta, Bawarchi Star Says He's 'Not An Actor' In Viral Video: 'Mere Followers Nahi Hai Instagram Pe' | Center | Positive |
| indianexpress | Veteran actor Kanwarjit Paintal, after having done over 350 films, says he is not an actor: 'Don't have followers on Instagram' | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 28 Apr, 04:56 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1indianexpress28 Apr, 04:56 pmVeteran actor Kanwarjit Paintal, after having done over 350 films, says he is not an actor: 'Don't have followers on Instagram'
- 2news1829 Apr, 02:05 amSatte Pe Satta, Bawarchi Star Says He's 'Not An Actor' In Viral Video: 'Mere Followers Nahi Hai Instagram Pe'
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
- Mumbai, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 29 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Paintal (comedian)InstagramSocial mediaBollywood HungamaShikhandiSudamaHindi cinemaAnupamaaCharacter actorCinema of IndiaRajshri ProductionsPartition of India
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