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10 SourcesChennai, India
thebalanced.newsSinger Jasmine Sandlas Reflects on Alcoholism and Personal Struggles Amid Career Success
Singer Jasmine Sandlas, known for her work in the Dhurandhar franchise, has openly discussed her past struggle with alcoholism, which she began at age 23 amid personal and emotional challenges. She reflected on the impact of childhood heartbreaks, family difficulties, and the loss of her father during a difficult phase marked by loneliness despite professional success. Sandlas expressed regret over her drinking but acknowledged it was a coping mechanism at the time, crediting her family, especially her mother, for support in overcoming addiction.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
64%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 10 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group primarily presents a personal and human-interest perspective without political framing. Coverage focuses on Jasmine Sandlas's individual experiences with alcoholism and family issues, with no evident political viewpoints or partisan interpretations. The sources emphasize emotional and career aspects, maintaining a neutral stance centered on the artist's narrative.
Sentiment — Neutral (64/100)
The overall tone across the articles is empathetic and reflective, highlighting both the challenges and resilience of Jasmine Sandlas. While acknowledging difficult emotions and regrets related to alcoholism and family struggles, the coverage also conveys a sense of recovery and support, resulting in a balanced and mostly positive sentiment.
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
- 10
- Last analysed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Jasmine SandlasAlcoholismSingingAlcohol (drug)Ranveer SinghSalman KhanCaliforniaJalandharRock musicShashwat SachdevPodcastBox office
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