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thebalanced.newsNamita Thapar Responds to Online Abuse Over Video on Namaz Health Benefits
Namita Thapar, Shark Tank India judge and Emcure Pharmaceuticals Executive Director, faced sustained online abuse after sharing a video highlighting the health benefits of namaz. She responded by condemning the trolling directed at her and her mother, emphasizing that her content stems from a healthcare perspective. Thapar noted she has previously shared similar wellness insights on Hindu practices without backlash and called for mutual respect across religions, urging people to speak up against disrespect, especially toward women.
Political Bias
16%78%6%
Sentiment
48%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 5 sources
● Left 16%● Center 78%● Right 6%
The article group presents perspectives primarily from Namita Thapar and her supporters, focusing on her response to online trolling. The coverage highlights issues of religious respect and online harassment without engaging in political debate. There is no evident partisan framing; instead, the sources emphasize social and cultural dimensions related to religion and gender respect.
Sentiment — Neutral (48/100)
The overall sentiment across the articles is mixed, combining negative elements due to the reported online abuse and trolling with a positive tone in Thapar's assertive response and call for respect. The coverage balances the criticism faced by Thapar with her reasoned defense and appeal for mutual understanding, resulting in a nuanced emotional tone.
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
- 5
- Last analysed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- SalahSun SalutationAsanaHealth careKarmaSocial mediaEmcure PharmaceuticalsHinduismShark Tank IndiaRespectYogaShark
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