Pakistani Actresses Criticized for Using Indian Patriotic Song on Independence Day
Pakistani actresses faced criticism for using the Indian patriotic song "Ae Watan Mere Watan" from the film Raazi in a video celebrating Pakistan's Independence Day. Influencer Drejaz Waris questioned the appropriateness of using a song from a film he described as anti-Pakistan, warning it could invite trolling from Indian users. He emphasized that public figures should exercise cultural sensitivity on national occasions, noting the potential impact of their social media posts on the public.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 34/100.
Outlets measured: news18, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 16 Aug, 03:51 pm. Other outlets followed.