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Ayesha Khan Discusses Body Shaming, Online Harassment, and Stalking Experiences

Analysed 5 Mar 2026·8 sources analysed·Mumbai, India·Social
Ayesha Khan Discusses Body Shaming, Online Harassment, and Stalking ExperiencesPreviousNext

Actress Ayesha Khan, known for the song 'Shararat' from Dhurandhar, has shared experiences of body shaming, online sexualisation, and daily rape threats on social media. She revealed being dropped from a T-Series song during her school days due to her body size. Khan also recounted a disturbing incident where an online stalker was a spot boy from her film set. She emphasized the emotional toll of harassment and called for stricter action against online abuse.

Political Bias
70%30%0%
Sentiment
25%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 8 sources

We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans left-leaning overall (Left 70%, Centre 30%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (25/100). Lens Score 33/100.

Outlets measured: hindustantimes, indianexpress, news18, thestatesman, economictimes, freepressjournal, indiatoday, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 8 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 5 Mar 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 8 sources
● Left 70%● Center 30%● Right 0%

All 8 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 — Negative (25/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–35/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 4 Mar, 05:30 am. Other outlets followed.

4 Mar, 05:30 am8 sources · 33 h5 Mar, 02:17 pm
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    hindustantimes4 Mar, 05:30 am
    Ayesha Khan says she was replaced from a song for 'being fat', reveals receiving rape threats daily: 'It's very scary'
  2. 2
    indiatoday4 Mar, 06:33 am
    Ayesha Khan opens up about getting rape threats and replaced for being fat
  3. 3
    freepressjournal4 Mar, 06:45 am
    'You Are A Potential Rapist...': Dhurandhar Fame Ayesha Khan Makes SHOCKING Revelation About Getting Rape Threats
  4. 4
    economictimes4 Mar, 06:58 am
    Dhurandhar actress recalls how an online stalker turned out to be someone from her film set, Ayesha Khan makes shocking revelations
  5. 5
    thestatesman4 Mar, 07:12 am
    Dhurandhar's 'Shararat' star Ayesha shan says T-Series song dropped her for being 'fat', reveals daily rape threats
  6. 6
    news184 Mar, 08:09 am
    Ayesha Khan Opens Up About Receiving Rape Threats, Reveals She Was Dropped From A Song For Being 'Fat'
  7. 7
    indianexpress5 Mar, 05:52 am
    Dhurandhar's Shararat girl Ayesha Khan reveals she faced rape attempt and online threats, recalls harassment by spotboy: 'Really scary'
  8. 8
    hindustantimes5 Mar, 02:17 pm
    Ayesha Khan reveals she is a victim of attempted rape, says online abuse 'scratches that wound'

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • rights violation

    This story involves alleged violations of constitutional or human rights — freedom of expression, due process, custodial rights, minority rights.

  • sexual misconduct

    This story involves allegations of sexual harassment, assault, or exploitation.

Story context

Category
Social
Location
Mumbai, India
Sources analysed
8
Last analysed
5 Mar 2026
Key entities
RapeInstagramAisha Uqbah MalikShararat (TV series)Social mediaBarkha DuttBigg BossMandana KarimiMumbaiIranIndiaIntentional infliction of emotional distress