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Resurfaced Claims About Kangana Ranaut and Vir Das's Revolver Rani Kissing Scene

Analysed 28 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India·Entertainment
Resurfaced Claims About Kangana Ranaut and Vir Das's Revolver Rani Kissing ScenePreviousNext

An old claim by journalist Simi Chandok about a passionate kissing scene between Kangana Ranaut and Vir Das in the 2014 film Revolver Rani has resurfaced online. Chandok alleged Kangana continued the scene after the director called 'cut,' causing injury to Vir Das. Vir Das denied the story, calling it fictional and praising Kangana's professionalism. Kangana also dismissed similar rumors humorously in 2023. Neither actor has confirmed the resurfaced allegations, which remain unverified.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 5%, Centre 90%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • english— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
5%90%5%
Sentiment
52%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 28 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 5%● Center 90%● Right 5%

The articles present perspectives from entertainment journalism and social media commentary without evident political framing. Kangana Ranaut's role as a BJP MP is mentioned but not emphasized politically. Coverage focuses on the actors' professional conduct and the veracity of the claims, reflecting neutral reporting on a celebrity controversy rather than political discourse.

Sentiment — Neutral (52/100)

The overall tone across the articles is neutral to mildly skeptical. Vir Das's denial and Kangana's humorous dismissal introduce a defensive but lighthearted sentiment. The resurfaced claim is presented as unverified, maintaining an objective stance without sensationalizing or endorsing the allegation, resulting in balanced and factual coverage.

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
indiatvnewsVir Das defends Kangana Ranaut over viral kissing story, calls her a 'truly gifted artist' - India TV NewsCenterNeutral
english'Khoon-Khoon Kar Diya': Kangana Ranaut, Vir Das Kissing Scene Claim Resurfaces As Journalist's Old Remarks Go ViralCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

english broke this story on 28 Jun, 12:44 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    english28 Jun, 12:44 pm
    'Khoon-Khoon Kar Diya': Kangana Ranaut, Vir Das Kissing Scene Claim Resurfaces As Journalist's Old Remarks Go Viral
  2. 2
    indiatvnews28 Jun, 06:02 pm
    Vir Das defends Kangana Ranaut over viral kissing story, calls her a 'truly gifted artist' - India TV News

Lens Score breakdown

38/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Political
BJP

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
28 Jun 2026
Key entities
Vir DasKangana RanautViral videoJournalistSocial mediaComedy dramaGangsterRevolverStand-up comedyHindi cinemaMember of parliamentComedian