Swara Bhasker opens up about being ‘blacklisted’ by Bollywood

Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker, known for her bold opinions and critically acclaimed performances, has made a shocking revelation. In a recent interview with BBC News India, she shared that she has been ‘blacklisted’ by the film industry due to her outspoken stance on political issues. This revelation has sparked a debate about the freedom of speech and the consequences of speaking out against the establishment.

Swara, who was last seen in the 2022 film Jahaan Chaar Yaar, believes her political views have led to her career setbacks. “I have been blacklisted for the kind of political opinions that I have. There’s no point denying that now. It’s so obvious. But I’m not very bitter about it. I chose a path and I knew there would be a price to pay,” she said. The actress admitted that the situation is painful but not entirely unexpected. “It feels bad. I loved my work and I still love it. I was a very competent actor, hopefully I still will be. So that part hurts, but it’s fine as I understand the context,” she added.

Swara also clarified that she does not hold Bollywood solely responsible for her career setbacks. “I don’t blame Bollywood or the producers and directors. It’s not solely on them. We live in a time, in a country where the dominant forces and those in power have chosen to punish people for being dissenting in their opinions. They have chosen to criminalise dissent and paint dissent as anti-national and a security threat to the country. All of this is a fallout of that. I’m not the only one being punished… my friends are in jail, there are other actors who have been harassed in different ways,” she said.

Swara is known for her unfiltered opinions on social media, where she often shares her thoughts on various political and social issues in the country. Despite the challenges she has faced, Swara remains committed to her craft and continues to work on new projects. Her next film, Mrs Falani, is currently in the pipeline, with the release date yet to be announced. Swara’s career has been marked by a series of critically acclaimed performances, including her roles in films like Tanu Weds Manu and Nil Battey Sannata. She has also been recognized for her work in the field of social justice, particularly in the area of women’s rights.

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