1 hour agoEntertainment
37LENS
2 SourcesItanagar, India
thebalanced.newsShekhar Suman Highlights Talent Over Social Media Presence, Citing Akshaye Khanna
Actor Shekhar Suman criticized the growing emphasis on social media visibility in the entertainment industry, emphasizing that talent and strong performances matter more than online presence. Citing Akshaye Khanna's decade-long absence from the spotlight before his impactful return in Dhurandhar, Suman argued that quality work outweighs social media popularity. He acknowledged, however, that talent alone may not suffice without the right opportunities.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
72%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on entertainment industry perspectives without political framing. They represent Shekhar Suman's viewpoint on social media's role in acting careers, emphasizing artistic merit over visibility. No political ideologies or partisan positions are present, and the coverage centers on cultural commentary rather than political discourse.
Sentiment — Positive (72/100)
The tone across the articles is generally neutral to positive, reflecting respect for talent and craft while critiquing social media trends. The sentiment supports artistic integrity and highlights success stories like Akshaye Khanna's, without negative or sensational language. The coverage maintains a balanced and professional tone throughout.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| indianexpress | 'For 10 years, he was nowhere': Shekhar Suman on how Akshaye Khanna 'decimated' the need for social media presence | Center | Positive |
| indiatoday | Shekhar Suman says talent beats visibility, cites Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 5 May, 09:50 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1indiatoday5 May, 09:50 amShekhar Suman says talent beats visibility, cites Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar
- 2indianexpress5 May, 01:56 pm'For 10 years, he was nowhere': Shekhar Suman on how Akshaye Khanna 'decimated' the need for social media presence
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
- Itanagar, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 5 May 2026
- Key entities
- Shekhar SumanAkshaye KhannaSuman (actor)India TodayRakesh BediMohammed Zahur KhayyamYash ChopraAmitabh BachchanAditya DharFilm scoreFilm editingCinematography
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