Riteish Deshmukh Responds to Questions About Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt on Lock Upp
At the launch of Lock Upp Season 2, host Riteish Deshmukh reacted strongly when asked if he would invite his friends Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt to the show, referencing their past legal issues. Riteish declined to answer, stating he did not want to dignify the question and clarified that he does not select contestants. The reality show, hosted by Riteish and Farah Khan, features 14 celebrities living under challenging conditions and is set to premiere on Netflix.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily focus on entertainment and celebrity news without explicit political framing. They present Riteish Deshmukh's perspective alongside references to Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt's legal histories. The coverage includes both the reporter's provocative questioning and Riteish's refusal to engage, reflecting a balance between media scrutiny and celebrity response without partisan bias.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to slightly tense, highlighting Riteish Deshmukh's visible discomfort and firm refusal to answer sensitive questions. While the coverage notes the viral nature of the moment, it avoids sensationalism, focusing instead on factual recounting of the event and the show's context.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.