Pulkit Samrat Undergoes Intensive Training to Portray Boxer in Netflix's Glory
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2 SourcesTendon, France
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Pulkit Samrat Undergoes Intensive Training to Portray Boxer in Netflix's Glory

Bollywood actor Pulkit Samrat underwent intensive training with fitness coach Drew Neal to authentically portray a boxer in Netflix's film Glory. Starting without boxing experience, Pulkit trained two to three times daily, focusing on mastering boxing techniques, footwork, and adopting the psychological mindset of a boxer. His regimen included a strict fitness routine and diet to achieve the lean, muscular physique required for the role, emphasizing complete immersion beyond surface-level preparation.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 24 Apr 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 Pulkit Samrat's physical and mental preparation for a film role, presenting perspectives from his trainer without political framing. Coverage centers on fitness and acting transformation, reflecting entertainment and lifestyle viewpoints without political commentary or partisan angles.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The tone across the articles is positive and encouraging, highlighting Pulkit's dedication and the trainer's detailed approach to achieving authenticity. The sentiment emphasizes hard work and transformation, portraying the preparation process as rigorous yet rewarding.

How 2 sources covered this story

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

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
hindustantimesPulkit Samrat's trainer on his transformation as a boxer, fitness routine, diet for Glory: 'He trained 2-3 times a day'CenterPositive
moneycontrol'Pulkit Samrat had to not just look like a boxer, but become one', says trainer Drew Neal about intense training for Glory - Exclusive- Moneycontrol.comCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

moneycontrol broke this story on 24 Apr, 10:32 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    moneycontrol24 Apr, 10:32 am
    'Pulkit Samrat had to not just look like a boxer, but become one', says trainer Drew Neal about intense training for Glory - Exclusive- Moneycontrol.com
  2. 2
    hindustantimes24 Apr, 12:11 pm
    Pulkit Samrat's trainer on his transformation as a boxer, fitness routine, diet for Glory: 'He trained 2-3 times a day'

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
Tendon, France
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
24 Apr 2026
Key entities
Pulkit SamratPhysical fitnessPersonal trainerFarhan AkhtarBoxingHindi cinemaToofaanFootwork (martial arts)NetflixPsychologySparringCombat sport