BJP MLA Demands Removal of Deepika's Saffron Dress Scene in 'King,' Warns Shah Rukh Khan
BJP MLA Ravinder Singh Negi has criticized a scene in Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film 'King' where Deepika Padukone wears a saffron dress, calling for its removal and threatening a nationwide boycott. Negi labeled Shah Rukh Khan a 'Jihadi,' accusing him of defaming India and disrespecting Sanatan Dharma. He referenced a similar controversy from the film 'Pathaan' involving Deepika's orange bikini and warned of protests if changes are not made. Negi also suggested the scene is part of a conspiracy to hurt religious sentiments.
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 negative (22/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: news18, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (15–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 5 Nov, 01:11 pm. Other outlets followed.