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Ram Kapoor Responds to Shreya Kalra Kiss Controversy, Emphasizes Career Record

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Ram Kapoor Responds to Shreya Kalra Kiss Controversy, Emphasizes Career Record

Analysed 29 Aug 2026·5 sources analysed·New Delhi, India·Entertainment
Ram Kapoor Responds to Shreya Kalra Kiss Controversy, Emphasizes Career RecordPreviousNext

Actor Ram Kapoor addressed the controversy involving Shreya Kalra, who accused him of crossing personal boundaries by kissing her on the cheek during Lock Upp Season 2. Kapoor stated that Shreya later clarified she did not intend to imply anything inappropriate and that he has always been a physical person in his interactions. He emphasized his 27-year career without complaints from female colleagues and said he does not plan to change his behavior. Kapoor also described Shreya as a 'lovely girl' who needs to mature in managing her temper.

Sentiment
45%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 3 sources

We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 28/100.

Outlets measured: ndtv, news18, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 29 Aug 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (45/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 29 Aug, 10:26 am. Other outlets followed.

29 Aug, 10:26 am3 sources · 3 h29 Aug, 01:37 pm
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    freepressjournal29 Aug, 10:26 am
    'I Am NOT Going To Change': Ram Kapoor Breaks Silence On Shreya Kalra Kissing Controversy, Says 'She Needs To Grow Up'
  2. 2
    news1829 Aug, 11:59 am
    Ram Kapoor Says Shreya Kalra 'Needs To Grow Up' After Kissing Row: 'I Have Nothing Against Her'
  3. 3
    ndtv29 Aug, 01:37 pm
    'Always Been Physical': Ram Kapoor On Shreya Kalra's i Lock Upp 2 i Kissing Row

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
New Delhi, India
Sources analysed
5
Last analysed
29 Aug 2026
Key entities
Ram KapoorPodcastLock Upp (season 1)Shilpa ShindeShivangi JoshiGautami KapoorBade Achhe Lagte HainRealAudioI Have NothingKiss (band)EntertainmentReality television