Sanjay Leela Bhansali Scolded Salman Khan for Touching Aishwarya Rai on Film Set
Actor Smita Jayakar recalled that during the filming of the 1999 film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali scolded Salman Khan for touching co-star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's arm during a scene, as it was not part of the script. Jayakar noted that Salman’s gesture reflected his real-life feelings for Aishwarya, whose romance blossomed during the shoot and added authenticity to their performances. She also mentioned that their relationship sometimes caused delays on set, affecting the crew.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (59/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, economictimes, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 22 Oct, 11:28 am. Other outlets followed.