1 hour agoEntertainment
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2 SourcesItaly
thebalanced.newsSonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal Join Viral 'Melody' Toffee Trend with Playful Video
Actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal joined the viral 'Melody' toffee trend with a playful Instagram reel featuring a romantic dialogue and the iconic toffee. Their video, shared jointly, quickly gained popularity for its humor and chemistry, drawing positive fan reactions. The trend gained momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, inspiring various celebrity takes online, including from Kriti Kharbanda and Ravi Kishan.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles primarily focus on entertainment and social media trends, with minimal political content aside from referencing the viral moment involving Prime Ministers Modi and Meloni. The coverage is neutral, highlighting celebrity participation and fan reactions without political framing or commentary.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The tone across the articles is positive and lighthearted, emphasizing humor, fan enjoyment, and the playful nature of the viral video. The coverage celebrates the trend's popularity and the celebrities' engaging participation, reflecting an upbeat sentiment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ndtv | Viral Video: Sonakshi Sinha And Zaheer Iqbal's Funny Take On Melody Trend Takes Over Internet | Center | Positive |
| indiatoday | Zaheer Iqbal's 'Melody' joke with Sonakshi Sinha wins the internet. Watch | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 20 May, 07:11 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1indiatoday20 May, 07:11 pmZaheer Iqbal's 'Melody' joke with Sonakshi Sinha wins the internet. Watch
- 2ndtv21 May, 06:21 amViral Video: Sonakshi Sinha And Zaheer Iqbal's Funny Take On Melody Trend Takes Over Internet
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
- Italy
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 21 May 2026
- Key entities
- Sonakshi SinhaViral videoInstagramSocial mediaInternetNarendra ModiGiorgia MeloniPrime Minister of ItalyItalyArtificial intelligenceHindi cinemaNDTV
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