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Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna Face Online Criticism Over Vada Pav Promotion

Analysed 13 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Pune, India·Entertainment
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna Face Online Criticism Over Vada Pav PromotionPreviousNext

Actors Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, promoting their film 'Cocktail 2', faced social media criticism after a viral video showed them posing with Pune's popular snack Vada Pav without fully eating it. While Kriti took a small bite, the trio appeared hesitant to eat on camera, prompting netizens to accuse them of insincerity. 'Cocktail 2', directed by Homi Adajania, is set to release on June 19, 2026.

TBN's observations

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 (52/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
52%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 13 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily focus on entertainment and social media reactions without political framing. They represent perspectives from fans and critics on social media, highlighting public expectations of celebrity authenticity during promotions. The coverage remains centered on celebrity behavior and audience response, with no evident political viewpoints or partisan framing.

Sentiment — Neutral (52/100)

The overall tone across the articles is mixed, combining neutral reporting of the promotional event with negative reactions from netizens. While the promotional activities and film details are presented factually, social media comments reflect criticism and disappointment, contributing to a somewhat critical sentiment without overt hostility.

How 2 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
timesnowDid Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna Pretend To Eat Vada Pav? Viral Video Sparks DebateCenterNeutral
freepressjournal'Waah Kya Acting Ki Hai Khaane Ki': Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon Rashmika Mandanna Get Trolled For Not Eating Vada Pav During Cocktail 2 Promotions - Watch VideoCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 13 Jun, 06:26 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal13 Jun, 06:26 am
    'Waah Kya Acting Ki Hai Khaane Ki': Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon Rashmika Mandanna Get Trolled For Not Eating Vada Pav During Cocktail 2 Promotions - Watch Video
  2. 2
    timesnow13 Jun, 11:55 am
    Did Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna Pretend To Eat Vada Pav? Viral Video Sparks Debate

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
Pune, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
13 Jun 2026
Key entities
Rashmika MandannaShahid KapoorKriti SanonSocial mediaPuneViral phenomenonPaparazziInstagramHomi AdajaniaSpiritual successorDiana PentySaif Ali Khan
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna Face Online Criticism Over Vada Pav Promotion