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Priya Bapat Recalls Discomfort Over Kissing Scene and Co-Star's Improvisation

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Priya Bapat Recalls Discomfort Over Kissing Scene and Co-Star's Improvisation

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 5 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Bhopal, India·Entertainment
Priya Bapat Recalls Discomfort Over Kissing Scene and Co-Star's ImprovisationPreviousNext

Actor Priya Bapat reflected on an early film experience where she felt uncomfortable with a kissing scene she questioned from the script stage, feeling it did not fit the story. Despite her concerns, she performed the scene as a personal challenge. She later described her co-star improvising physical intimacy beyond rehearsed limits during a song shoot, which increased her discomfort. Her husband, Umesh Kamat, reportedly flew in to support her during this time.

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 neutral (35/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.

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

  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
35%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 5 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 Priya Bapat's personal experience within the film industry without engaging in political discourse. They present her perspective on professional boundaries and support from her husband, reflecting individual and industry-related viewpoints rather than political positions.

Sentiment — Neutral (35/100)

The tone across the articles is serious and reflective, highlighting discomfort and boundary issues experienced by the actor. While the sentiment is largely negative due to the nature of the incident, it remains respectful and factual, emphasizing personal challenges rather than sensationalizing the event.

How 2 sources covered this story

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Priya Bapat Says Co-Star Kept Kissing Her During Shoot: 'I Didn't Know How To Deal With This'CenterNeutral
hindustantimesPriya Bapat recalls uncomfortable kiss scene, co-star crossed boundaries; Umesh Kamat flew in: 'How do you justify it?'CenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 5 Jun, 12:52 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    hindustantimes5 Jun, 12:52 pm
    Priya Bapat recalls uncomfortable kiss scene, co-star crossed boundaries; Umesh Kamat flew in: 'How do you justify it?'
  2. 2
    news185 Jun, 02:36 pm
    Priya Bapat Says Co-Star Kept Kissing Her During Shoot: 'I Didn't Know How To Deal With This'

Lens Score breakdown

31/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • sexual misconduct

    This story involves allegations of sexual harassment, assault, or exploitation.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Bhopal, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
5 Jun 2026
Key entities
Priya BapatHindi cinemaCity of Dreams (TV series)Umesh KamatFilmfareMarathi cinemaBhopalGenreMumbai