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thebalanced.newsAkashdeep Sehgal Responds to Audience Reactions on Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Return
Actor Akashdeep Sehgal addressed mixed audience reactions to his return in the reboot of the iconic TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Originally playing Ansh Gujral in the original series, Sehgal now portrays Tulsi Virani's grandson in the new installment. While some viewers noted his age relative to the character, Sehgal emphasized focusing on the artistic and spiritual aspects of his role. The show, revived by Ektaa Kapoor, features both original and new cast members and streams on JioHotstar.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
70%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles primarily focus on entertainment news without political framing. They present the actor's perspective alongside audience reactions, maintaining a neutral stance. The coverage centers on the show's revival and Sehgal's response, reflecting general media interest in television and celebrity updates rather than political viewpoints.
Sentiment — Positive (70/100)
The tone across the articles is generally neutral to positive, highlighting Sehgal's thoughtful response to criticism and his emphasis on artistic intent. While acknowledging mixed reactions from viewers, the coverage avoids negativity and instead focuses on the actor's gratitude and the show's legacy, resulting in a balanced sentiment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| thetelegraph | Akashdeep Sehgal breaks silence on audience reaction to his return in 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2' | Center | Positive |
| hindustantimes | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2's Akashdeep Saigal reacts to mixed response to his comeback, calls it 'external noise' | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 2 May, 11:21 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1hindustantimes2 May, 11:21 amKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2's Akashdeep Saigal reacts to mixed response to his comeback, calls it 'external noise'
- 2thetelegraph3 May, 05:33 amAkashdeep Sehgal breaks silence on audience reaction to his return in 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2'
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
- India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 3 May 2026
- Key entities
- Kamalika Guha ThakurtaShagun SharmaGauri PradhanShakti AnandRohit SuchantiKetki DaveHiten TejwaniMahatma GandhiDrama (film and television)Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiReboot (fiction)Smriti Irani
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