Swara Bhasker, known for her roles in highly praised movies such as Tanu Weds Manu, Raanjhanaa, and Anarkali of Aarah, disclosed that her candid demeanour and firm views on politics and society have led to a loss of work and film prospects.
Speaking to Connect Cine recently, she said, “I am tagged as a controversial actor. Directors, producers, and distributors start speaking ill of you. Aapki ek image ban jati hai (an image is formed). It's not that it doesn't worry me but I have managed to stay afloat but the thing that really hurts me is that I didn't have my fill of the thing I love the most — acting.”
She continued, “You can say, ‘I can take a bullet in a war' but when you take a bullet it does hurt. So my opinions have had consequences. Before my daughter Raabiyaa was born, acting was my biggest passion and my greatest love. I loved acting and practice.
"I wanted to do so many roles and acting assignments. I didn't get as many chances as I wanted. There is a cost to not getting so many acting projects, including financial and emotional. There is a reputational anxiety.”
Last year, Swara Bhasker and her husband Fahad celebrated the arrival of their baby daughter, joyfully sharing the news with their loved ones.
She shared photos of the baby girl and herself along with her husband Fahad and wrote, "A prayer heard, a blessing granted, a song whispered a mystic truth. Our baby girl Raabiyaa was born on 23rd September 2023. With grateful and happy hearts, thank you for your love! It's a whole new world."
Swara Bhasker has appeared in movies such as the Tanu Weds Manu series, Nil Battey Sannata, Veere Di Wedding, Sheer Qorma, Raanjhanaa, and Anaarkali Of Aara, among others, where she has played leading roles.
In addition to her film work, she has also starred in various web series like It's Not That Simple, Rasbhari, Bhaag Beanie Bhaag, and Flesh, to name a few.
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