For a fleeting moment, it looked like NDTV’s rahul Kanwal had rediscovered journalism. Sitting across amit shah, he dared to bring up the Asia Cup question. Shah’s face stiffened, the air grew tense — and for a split second, viewers thought they’d witness a real, unfiltered interview.
But within 30 seconds, Kanwal remembered his real job — not journalism, but sycophancy. He flipped the script, softened the blow, and surrendered his mike. From watchdog to lapdog in record time.
1. The 30-Second Miracle.
For half a minute, Kanwal’s conscience came alive. He asked a tough question, Shah frowned — and the nation gasped. But miracles don’t last, especially in tv studios funded by power.
2. Amit Shah’s Face = The Remote Control.
No words, no anger — just a look. That single glance from Shah was enough to make rahul switch topics faster than a channel surfer skipping commercials.
3. From Question to Cushion.
Instead of pressing for answers, Kanwal quickly cushioned the blow, turning a sharp question into a fluffy compliment. Journalism died, flattery thrived.
4. The Sycophancy Olympics.
If changing gears were a sport, Kanwal would win gold. One moment, he’s asking about cricket controversies. Next moment, he’s singing praises. That’s not interviewing, that’s acrobatics.
5. The Fall of Filmcity Power Brokers.
There was a time when journalists thought they ran a parallel government. Today, they sit like obedient schoolchildren, waiting for permission to speak — and permission to stop.
6. Entertainment Masquerading as News.
Let’s face it: these aren’t interviews. They’re scripted performances where the leader plays the boss and the journalist plays the jester. The audience tunes in not for truth, but for the cringe.
🔥 Bottom Line: rahul Kanwal gave us 30 seconds of journalism before crawling back into sycophancy. In today’s India, that’s what counts as a “bold interview.”
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