Viral Screenshot Claims Deepika Padukone Supported Sonam Wangchuk on Instagram Story
A screenshot claiming Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone shared and then deleted an Instagram Story supporting activist Sonam Wangchuk has gone viral on social media. The alleged Story included criticism of India's democracy and leadership. However, no evidence from Deepika's verified accounts or credible sources confirms the post's authenticity. While some users speculate about its origin, the screenshot appears digitally altered, and Deepika has not publicly addressed the claims.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans left-leaning overall (Left 64%, Centre 33%, Right 3%). Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 30/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- freepressjournal— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- english— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present multiple perspectives, including social media speculation about Deepika Padukone's alleged support for activist Sonam Wangchuk and criticism of the government, alongside official verification efforts that find no evidence of such a post. The coverage includes viewpoints from supporters, skeptics, and neutral fact-checkers, reflecting a balanced approach without endorsing any political stance.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to cautious, focusing on verifying the authenticity of the viral screenshot. While some social media reactions express surprise or speculation, the reporting emphasizes the lack of evidence and advises readers to avoid sharing unverified content, maintaining an informative and measured sentiment.
How 3 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.