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Tigmanshu Dhulia and Pratik Gandhi Discuss Ghamasaan and Portrayal of Crime Stories

Analysed 20 Sept 2026·3 sources analysed·Mirzapur, India·Entertainment
Tigmanshu Dhulia and Pratik Gandhi Discuss Ghamasaan and Portrayal of Crime StoriesPreviousNext

Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia discusses his film Ghamasaan, emphasizing the distinctiveness of Hindi heartland regions and rejecting the exaggerated portrayal of crime seen in shows like Mirzapur. He highlights the importance of location as a character and praises actors Pratik Gandhi and Arshad Warsi for their transformations. Actor Pratik Gandhi reflects on portraying anti-heroes, stressing the need to understand their mindset without glorification and expressing interest in crime thrillers with human depth.

Sentiment
51%
TBN's observations

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 (51/100). Lens Score 30/100.

Outlets measured: timesnow, timesnow, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 20 Sept 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (51/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

ndtv broke this story on 20 Sept, 11:03 am. Other outlets followed.

20 Sept, 11:03 am3 sources · 77 min20 Sept, 12:20 pm
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    ndtv20 Sept, 11:03 am
    'Absolutely Not': Tigmanshu Dhulia On Making An Urban Love Story
  2. 2
    timesnow20 Sept, 12:20 pm
    Ghamasaan Actor Pratik Gandhi On Glorification Of Anti-Heroes: There's Thin Line Between... - EXCL
  3. 3
    timesnow20 Sept, 12:20 pm
    Ghamasaan Director Tigmanshu Dhulia: Mirzapur Is Heavily Exaggerated, Katte Aise Nahi Bante Hai

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Golden Ratio FilmsJio Studios

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Mirzapur, India
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
20 Sept 2026
Key entities
Tigmanshu DhuliaArshad WarsiZEE5Pratik GandhiHindiZoom (Indian TV channel)Streaming mediaIshita DuttaJioFilmmakingMirzapurIndian Police Service