Amitabh Bachchan Responds to Ajmal Kasab's Alleged Claim During 26/11 Trial
During a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam recalled that Ajmal Kasab, the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict, allegedly claimed he came to Mumbai to meet actor Amitabh Bachchan. Bachchan responded sharply, saying if that were true, he would have shot Kasab. The discussion also touched on why Kasab's execution took nearly four years, with Nikam sharing details of his courtroom interactions with Kasab.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 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 (50/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: news18, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 26 Sept, 04:39 pm. Other outlets followed.