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8 SourcesMumbai, India
thebalanced.newsNamita Thapar Responds to Online Backlash Over Namaz Health Benefits Video
Namita Thapar, Shark Tank India judge and Emcure Pharmaceuticals Executive Director, faced sustained online trolling after sharing a video highlighting the health benefits of namaz. She responded firmly, condemning the abuse directed at her and her mother, and emphasized that her comments were from a healthcare perspective. Thapar noted she has previously shared similar content on Hindu practices without backlash, calling for mutual respect across religions and urging people to speak up against disrespect, especially towards women.
Political Bias
16%78%6%
Sentiment
49%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 8 sources
● Left 16%● Center 78%● Right 6%
The article group presents perspectives primarily from Namita Thapar and her supporters, focusing on her defense against online harassment. The coverage highlights issues of religious respect and social media trolling without partisan framing. There is an emphasis on personal dignity and calls for mutual respect, with no explicit political party or ideological bias evident in the sources.
Sentiment — Neutral (49/100)
The overall tone across the articles is mixed, combining negative elements due to the reported online abuse and trolling with positive aspects reflecting Thapar's assertive response and calls for respect. The sentiment balances the controversy's emotional impact with a constructive message about standing against harassment and promoting religious tolerance.
How 5 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| thestatesman | 'God is watching you all': Namita Thapar's fiery reply after viral Namaz video triggers hate storm | Center | Neutral |
| mint | Namaz health benefits: Namita Thapar claps back at trolls after her Instagram Reel gets harsh criticism Mint | Center | Neutral |
| hindustantimes | Namita Thapar hits back at trolls abusing her, her mom over video on health benefits of Namaz: 'God's watching you all' | Center | Neutral |
| news18 | Shark Tank's Namita Thapar Reacts To Hate Over 'Namaz Health Benefits' Video: 'Made Reels On Hindu Practices Too' | Center | Neutral |
| freepressjournal | Been Called 'R di' Non-Stop: Shark Tank's Namita Thapar Hits Back At Trolls Criticising Her Namaz-Benefit Video, Amid Lenskart Row | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 20 Apr, 03:03 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1freepressjournal20 Apr, 03:03 amBeen Called 'R di' Non-Stop: Shark Tank's Namita Thapar Hits Back At Trolls Criticising Her Namaz-Benefit Video, Amid Lenskart Row
- 2news1820 Apr, 05:15 amShark Tank's Namita Thapar Reacts To Hate Over 'Namaz Health Benefits' Video: 'Made Reels On Hindu Practices Too'
- 3hindustantimes20 Apr, 06:06 amNamita Thapar hits back at trolls abusing her, her mom over video on health benefits of Namaz: 'God's watching you all'
- 4mint20 Apr, 06:49 amNamaz health benefits: Namita Thapar claps back at trolls after her Instagram Reel gets harsh criticism Mint
- 5thestatesman20 Apr, 06:54 am'God is watching you all': Namita Thapar's fiery reply after viral Namaz video triggers hate storm
Lens Score breakdown
30/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Corporate
Emcure PharmaceuticalsLenskart
Story context
- Category
- Social
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Sources analysed
- 8
- Last analysed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- SalahHealth careKarmaHinduismSun SalutationAsanaReligionEmcure PharmaceuticalsShark Tank IndiaRespectYogaTroll
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