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Aamir Khan and Twinkle Khanna Recall Moments from Mela Film Set

Analysed 20 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Entertainment
Aamir Khan and Twinkle Khanna Recall Moments from Mela Film SetPreviousNext

At a 2015 event for Twinkle Khanna's book launch, she recalled that during the 2000 film Mela, Aamir Khan almost 'slapped' her for thinking about her then-boyfriend Akshay Kumar on set. Aamir expressed surprise at this memory, saying he wouldn't have reacted that way. He praised Twinkle's talents and humor, while she shared how he once cried behind a rock after a director ignored his suggestion during filming. Their exchange highlighted their professional rapport and candid moments.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 20 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on personal anecdotes between Bollywood actors without political content. They present perspectives from both Aamir Khan and Twinkle Khanna, reflecting their mutual respect and humor. The coverage is entertainment-oriented, emphasizing celebrity interactions rather than political viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The tone across the articles is lighthearted and nostalgic, highlighting humorous and emotional moments shared by the actors. The sentiment is generally positive, focusing on camaraderie and professional respect, with no negative or controversial elements.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Aamir Khan 'Almost Slapped' Twinkle Khanna On Mela Set For Thinking About Akshay Kumar ViralCenterPositive
indianexpressWhen Aamir Khan almost 'slapped' Twinkle Khanna for thinking about Akshay Kumar on setCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 19 Jun, 01:25 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indianexpress19 Jun, 01:25 pm
    When Aamir Khan almost 'slapped' Twinkle Khanna for thinking about Akshay Kumar on set
  2. 2
    news1820 Jun, 03:00 am
    Aamir Khan 'Almost Slapped' Twinkle Khanna On Mela Set For Thinking About Akshay Kumar Viral

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
20 Jun 2026
Key entities
Akshay KumarAamir KhanTwinkle KhannaMrs FunnybonesKaran JoharHindi cinemaCinema of IndiaFilmmakingSaira BanuDharmesh DarshanDilip Kumar