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2 SourcesNew Delhi, India
thebalanced.newsLara Dutta Recalls Deepika Padukone Filming Housefull While Battling Malaria
As the film Housefull marks its 16th anniversary, Lara Dutta recalled that co-star Deepika Padukone contracted malaria during the shoot in Italy but maintained her professionalism despite high fever and exhaustion. The cast stayed together in a supportive environment created by producer Sajid Nadiadwala, which helped ensure a smooth production. Lara praised Deepika's dedication, noting her ability to complete emotionally demanding scenes without compromising performance despite her illness.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on entertainment industry perspectives without political framing. They highlight personal and professional aspects of actors and production, reflecting viewpoints from cast members and producers. The coverage is centered on individual dedication and work environment, with no evident political bias or partisan interpretation.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The tone across the articles is positive and respectful, emphasizing Deepika Padukone's professionalism and commitment despite illness. Lara Dutta's remarks convey admiration and appreciation, contributing to an overall uplifting sentiment. There is no negative or critical language, and the coverage celebrates the collaborative spirit of the film's production.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| indiatoday | Lara Dutta recalls Deepika filming Housefull with malaria: She was totally drained | Center | Positive |
| ndtv | Exclusive: Lara Dutta Reveals How Deepika Padukone Got 'Work Done' In i Housefull i Despite Getting Malaria | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 29 Apr, 11:54 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1ndtv29 Apr, 11:54 amExclusive: Lara Dutta Reveals How Deepika Padukone Got 'Work Done' In i Housefull i Despite Getting Malaria
- 2indiatoday29 Apr, 02:04 pmLara Dutta recalls Deepika filming Housefull with malaria: She was totally drained
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
- New Delhi, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 29 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Housefull (film series)Lara DuttaDeepika PadukoneMalariaSajid NadiadwalaHindi cinemaBoman IraniArjun RampalRiteish DeshmukhNDTVAkshay KumarEnsemble cast
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