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Sukrut Deo Gains Viral Fame and Praise After India's Got Latent Season 2 Debut

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Sukrut Deo Gains Viral Fame and Praise After India's Got Latent Season 2 Debut

Analysed 21 Jun 2026·4 sources analysed·India·Entertainment
Sukrut Deo Gains Viral Fame and Praise After India's Got Latent Season 2 DebutPreviousNext

Marathi theatre artist Sukrut Deo gained widespread recognition after his committed performance on India's Got Latent Season 2 premiere. Playing a drunk character, he remained in role despite interruptions, culminating in an emotional poem about artists. His act earned a standing ovation from judges including Alia Bhatt and Samay Raina, who praised him publicly. Following the episode, Sukrut's Instagram followers surged from around 7,000 to over 130,000, with fans and celebrities lauding his talent and authenticity.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (85/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • english— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
85%
AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 21 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group primarily focuses on entertainment and personal achievement, featuring perspectives from the show's judges, the performer, and social media reactions. There is no evident political framing; coverage centers on artistic dedication and audience response, reflecting a neutral stance without partisan viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (85/100)

Overall sentiment across the articles is positive, highlighting Sukrut Deo's emotional and authentic performance, the judges' admiration, and the enthusiastic fan response. While some mention mixed reactions to the show generally, the tone regarding Sukrut's act is consistently appreciative and celebratory.

How 4 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
hindustantimesFrom 7K to 136K followers: India's Got Latent breakout star Sukrut Deo earns praises from Alia Bhatt, Samay RainaCenterPositive
englishIndia's Got Latent 2: Sukrut Deo's Viral Act Earns Standing Ovation From Alia Bhatt; Gains 1.2 Lakh Followers OvernightCenterPositive
news18'Kya Hi Ho Jayega?' Man Takes A Chance On India's Got Latent Audition, Ends Up Going Viral And Winning...CenterPositive
news18India's Got Latent: Sukrut Deo Jumps 8K To 100K On Instagram, Alia Bhatt Calls Him 'Legend', Samay Says 'Star'CenterPositive

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 21 Jun, 06:52 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news1821 Jun, 06:52 am
    India's Got Latent: Sukrut Deo Jumps 8K To 100K On Instagram, Alia Bhatt Calls Him 'Legend', Samay Says 'Star'
  2. 2
    news1821 Jun, 08:30 am
    'Kya Hi Ho Jayega?' Man Takes A Chance On India's Got Latent Audition, Ends Up Going Viral And Winning...
  3. 3
    english21 Jun, 09:45 am
    India's Got Latent 2: Sukrut Deo's Viral Act Earns Standing Ovation From Alia Bhatt; Gains 1.2 Lakh Followers Overnight
  4. 4
    hindustantimes21 Jun, 10:15 am
    From 7K to 136K followers: India's Got Latent breakout star Sukrut Deo earns praises from Alia Bhatt, Samay Raina

Lens Score breakdown

38/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
21 Jun 2026
Key entities
IndiaSamay RainaAlia BhattInstagramSocial mediaViral videoTheatreComedianMarathi languageAuditionSelfieNoise