Riteish Deshmukh Declines to Comment on Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt Joining Lock Upp Season 2
At the launch of Netflix's Lock Upp Season 2, host Riteish Deshmukh was asked whether he would invite his friends Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, referencing their past legal troubles and jail terms. Deshmukh firmly declined to answer, stating he did not want to dignify the question and clarified that his role is limited to hosting, without involvement in contestant selection. The reality show, co-hosted by Farah Khan, features 14 contestants facing challenges in a jail-like setting and premieres on June 27.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (59/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- firstpost— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- english— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents a neutral entertainment-focused perspective, primarily reporting on Riteish Deshmukh's reaction to a sensitive question about his friends Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt. Coverage centers on the host's clarification of his role and refusal to engage with the question, without political framing or partisan viewpoints. The sources emphasize the show's launch and format, maintaining an apolitical tone.
The overall sentiment across the articles is neutral to mildly tense, reflecting Riteish Deshmukh's visible irritation at the reporter's question. While the tone acknowledges the controversy of the question, it remains factual and restrained, focusing on Deshmukh's firm but professional response and the show's upcoming premiere without sensationalizing the incident.
How 7 sources covered this story
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