16 minutes agoEntertainment
32LENS
6 SourcesChennai, India
thebalanced.newsSinger Jasmine Sandlas Reflects on Alcoholism and Personal Challenges
Singer Jasmine Sandlas has openly discussed her struggle with alcoholism, which began at age 23 amid personal challenges including family issues and the loss of her father. Despite her professional success, she faced loneliness and emotional pain, leading her to drink more than she wished. Jasmine expressed regret over her actions during that period but acknowledged alcohol provided temporary support. She credited her family, especially her mother, for helping her overcome addiction and reflected on unresolved childhood emotional wounds.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
60%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 6 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles primarily focus on Jasmine Sandlas's personal experiences with alcoholism and emotional struggles, presenting her perspective without political framing. Coverage centers on her candid reflections and recovery journey, with no evident political viewpoints or partisan interpretations. The narrative is personal and human-interest oriented, avoiding political or ideological angles.
Sentiment — Neutral (60/100)
The overall tone across the articles is empathetic and reflective, highlighting Jasmine Sandlas's vulnerability and regret regarding her past alcoholism. While acknowledging difficult emotions and challenges, the coverage maintains a hopeful sentiment by emphasizing her recovery and family support. The sentiment is balanced, neither overly negative nor celebratory, focusing on personal growth and resilience.
How 6 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 | 'Drank more than I should have': Dhurandhar singer Jasmine Sandlas recalls alcoholism battle | Center | Neutral |
| news18 | Dhurandhar Singer Jasmine Sandlas Claims Parents Broke Her Heart: 'I Drank More Than I Should've' | Center | Neutral |
| indiatoday | Dhurandhar singer Jasmine Sandlas on battling alcoholism: I do regret some things | Center | Neutral |
| hindustantimes | Dhurandhar singer Jasmine Sandlas opens up on alcoholism, regrets choices she made: 'I drank more than I should have' | Center | Neutral |
| economictimes | 'I did not know what to do. There was a lot of loneliness': Dhurandhar 2 singer on battling alcoholism and finding support in family | Center | Neutral |
| ndtv | i Dhurandhar i Singer Jasmine Sandlas Opens Up About Alcoholism: "I Drank More Than I Should Have" | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 19 Apr, 11:55 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1ndtv19 Apr, 11:55 ami Dhurandhar i Singer Jasmine Sandlas Opens Up About Alcoholism: "I Drank More Than I Should Have"
- 2economictimes19 Apr, 04:56 pm'I did not know what to do. There was a lot of loneliness': Dhurandhar 2 singer on battling alcoholism and finding support in family
- 3hindustantimes20 Apr, 12:42 amDhurandhar singer Jasmine Sandlas opens up on alcoholism, regrets choices she made: 'I drank more than I should have'
- 4indiatoday20 Apr, 02:16 amDhurandhar singer Jasmine Sandlas on battling alcoholism: I do regret some things
- 5news1820 Apr, 02:18 amDhurandhar Singer Jasmine Sandlas Claims Parents Broke Her Heart: 'I Drank More Than I Should've'
- 6indianexpress20 Apr, 04:15 am'Drank more than I should have': Dhurandhar singer Jasmine Sandlas recalls alcoholism battle
Lens Score breakdown
32/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Sources analysed
- 6
- Last analysed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Jasmine SandlasAlcoholismSingingAlcohol (drug)Shashwat SachdevRock musicJasminePodcastYo Yo Honey SinghSalman KhanCaliforniaJalandhar
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