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Baby Do Die Do: Huma Qureshi Stars in Mumbai-Based Revenge Thriller

Analysed 3 Jul 2026·13 sources analysed·Mumbai, India·Entertainment
Baby Do Die Do: Huma Qureshi Stars in Mumbai-Based Revenge ThrillerPreviousNext

Baby Do Die Do is a Hindi crime thriller directed by Nachiket Samant, featuring Huma Qureshi as Baby Karmarkar, a deaf-mute contract killer seeking revenge for her twin sister's murder. Set in Mumbai's underworld, the film blends stylized action, dark humor, and a unique narrative style. While praised for Qureshi's performance and visual storytelling, critics note the plot's predictability and uneven pacing, with some feeling the romantic subplot and screenplay dilute the suspense.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 13 sources

We measured how 13 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 1%, Centre 99%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (59/100). Lens Score 33/100 — low public interest.

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

  • thetribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • thequint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • scrollin— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
1%99%0%
Sentiment
59%
AI analysis of 13 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 3 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 13 sources
● Left 1%● Center 99%● Right 0%

The article group presents a largely apolitical perspective focused on film critique, with sources emphasizing artistic elements, narrative style, and performances. There is no evident political framing or ideological bias, as the coverage centers on cinematic qualities and storytelling rather than political or social commentary.

Sentiment — Neutral (59/100)

The overall sentiment is mixed to positive, highlighting Huma Qureshi's strong performance and the film's stylistic choices while acknowledging shortcomings such as a convoluted narrative and loss of suspense. Reviews balance appreciation for the film's ambition with criticism of its execution, resulting in a nuanced tone rather than uniformly positive or negative coverage.

How 13 sources covered this story

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

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thetribuneDark, desperate saga of a silent killer - The TribuneCenterNeutral
ndtvi Baby Do Die Do i Review: Huma Qureshi Is Consistent, The Film Is NotCenterNeutral
indiatvnewsBaby Do Die Do Review: Huma Qureshi anchors this suspense thriller with a silent yet powerful performance - India TV NewsCenterPositive
thequint'Baby Do Die Do' Review: Huma Qureshi Leads A Playful, Slick Assassin FlickCenterPositive
indianexpressBaby Do Die Do movie review: Huma Qureshi fronts a fast-paced revenge dramaCenterPositive
news18Baby Do Die Do Review: Huma Qureshi Shines In A Cheeky Thriller That Loses Steam LaterCenterNeutral
freepressjournalBaby Do Die Do Review: This Huma Qureshi Starrer Is All About A Cheesy Title, Convoluted Narrative Lots Of 'Triggered Umbrellas'CenterNegative
scrollinReview: 'Baby Do Die Do' has trouble keeping up with its killer title and killer heroineCenterNeutral
hindustantimesBaby Do Die Do review: This Huma Qureshi assassin drama gives away its secrets too soon; trades suspense for quirksCenterNeutral
httpswwwoutlookindiacomBaby Do Die Do Review Huma Qureshi Elevates A Stylish Thriller That Runs Out Of Surprises Outlook IndiaCenterPositive
timesnowBaby Do Die Do Movie Review: Huma Qureshi's Violent Thriller Gets Weighed Down By Silent Love StoryCenterNeutral
indiatodayBaby Do Die Do review: Huma Qureshi powers this pulpy revenge thriller with styleCenterPositive
englishBaby Do Die Do Review Huma Qureshi Speaks Volumes Without Saying A WordCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

english broke this story on 2 Jul, 06:18 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    english2 Jul, 06:18 pm
    Baby Do Die Do Review Huma Qureshi Speaks Volumes Without Saying A Word
  2. 2
    indiatoday3 Jul, 02:49 am
    Baby Do Die Do review: Huma Qureshi powers this pulpy revenge thriller with style
  3. 3
    timesnow3 Jul, 03:05 am
    Baby Do Die Do Movie Review: Huma Qureshi's Violent Thriller Gets Weighed Down By Silent Love Story
  4. 4
    httpswwwoutlookindiacom3 Jul, 04:01 am
    Baby Do Die Do Review Huma Qureshi Elevates A Stylish Thriller That Runs Out Of Surprises Outlook India
  5. 5
    hindustantimes3 Jul, 04:25 am
    Baby Do Die Do review: This Huma Qureshi assassin drama gives away its secrets too soon; trades suspense for quirks
  6. 6
    scrollin3 Jul, 04:35 am
    Review: 'Baby Do Die Do' has trouble keeping up with its killer title and killer heroine
  7. 7
    freepressjournal3 Jul, 04:36 am
    Baby Do Die Do Review: This Huma Qureshi Starrer Is All About A Cheesy Title, Convoluted Narrative Lots Of 'Triggered Umbrellas'
  8. 8
    news183 Jul, 04:43 am
    Baby Do Die Do Review: Huma Qureshi Shines In A Cheeky Thriller That Loses Steam Later
  9. 9
    indianexpress3 Jul, 05:49 am
    Baby Do Die Do movie review: Huma Qureshi fronts a fast-paced revenge drama
  10. 10
    thequint3 Jul, 06:12 am
    'Baby Do Die Do' Review: Huma Qureshi Leads A Playful, Slick Assassin Flick

Lens Score breakdown

33/100
Public interest17/100
Coverage gap90%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Mumbai, India
Sources analysed
13
Last analysed
3 Jul 2026
Key entities
Sikandar KherSeema PahwaContract killingMumbaiChunky PandayVidya MalvadeHimanshu MalikHindi cinemaThriller (genre)MurderSaqib SaleemHearing loss