Swara Bhasker: News
Swara Bhasker, born on April 9, 1988, is an Indian actress who works in the Hindi film industry. She made her acting debut with the 2009 movie ‘Madholal Keep Walking' that was screened at the 33rd Cairo International Film Festival. She rose to prominence by appearing in the highly successful film ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ in 2011. The film also earned Bhasker a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2013, she appeared in the romantic drama ‘Raanjhanaa’, which was one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of that year. In 2016, she played the lead role in Anand L Rai's comedy-drama film ‘Nil Battey Sannata’, which won Bhasker the Screen Award for Best Actress (Critics). She is also known for serving as a host on Shyam Benegal's TV miniseries titled ‘Samvidhaan’. She is an alumna of Miranda House, University of Delhi, and completed her master’s in sociology from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi.
23 Jun 2021
BollywoodSwara Bhasker's 'Sheer Qorma' heading to Indian Film Festival Stuttgart
Filmmaker Faraz Arif Ansari's Sheer Qorma, a love story between two queer women, is set to be screened at the Indian Film Festival Stuttgart.
17 Jun 2021
XLoni case: Complaints registered against Swara Bhasker in Delhi, UP
Two complaints have been lodged against Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh yesterday in connection to the Ghaziabad assault video, as per reports.
17 Jun 2021
IndiaComplaint against Swara Bhasker, Twitter over posts on Ghaziabad assault
A police complaint has been lodged against film actor Swara Bhasker and Twitter India Managing Director Manish Maheshwari, among others, in connection with tweets about the recent attack on an elderly Muslim man in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
13 May 2021
IsraelKangana Ranaut's comments on Israel rub netizens the wrong way
It's a "new day, new controversy" for actress Kangana Ranaut.
11 May 2021
XSwara Bhasker calls Israel 'apartheid state,' gets brutally trolled
As the Israel-Palestine conflict rages on, social media users in India remain divided over the issue.
06 May 2021
BollywoodSwara Bhasker demands a new PM for India, gets backlash
The crumbling medical infrastructure and lack of resources prompted many citizens to criticize the government and express their displeasure.
03 Dec 2020
PunjabBollywood actors support Diljit, after his spat with Kangana Ranaut
Yet again, actor Kangana Ranaut dominated the list of trends on social media, as she got involved in an ugly war-of-words with actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh over a "misleading" tweet.
29 Nov 2020
Bombay High CourtKangana's sister wants to drag Swara Bhasker, Taapsee to court
Actor Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel has once again slammed fellow actors Taapsee Pannu and Swara Bhasker, this time for allegedly spreading misinformation.
19 Nov 2020
ZomatoWhy is Zomato getting trolled after Swara Bhasker's tweet
Food delivery giant Zomato has landed into a controversy after actress Swara Bhasker asked the company to pull down its ads from Arnab Goswami's news channel Republic TV.
06 Oct 2020
Digvijaya SinghSwara, Malviya, Digvijaya served notices for revealing Hathras victim's identity
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has served notices to BJP's social media cell head Amit Malviya, actor Swara Bhasker, and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for allegedly revealing the identity of Hathras gang-rape victim.
28 Jun 2020
MeerutSwara Bhasker trolled for her new web series 'Rasbhari'
Swara Bhasker, who never shies away from commenting on issues concerning women and portraying herself as a righteous feminist, is now facing the wrath of netizens for all wrong reasons, thanks to her new web series Rasbhari.
26 May 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Swara Bhasker is helping migrant workers reach home
Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker has come forward to offer a helping hand to migrant workers, who have been hit the hardest by the coronavirus-induced lockdown restrictions.
26 Feb 2020
Bollywood'Sheer Qorma' trailer: Swara Bhasker, Divya Dutta's tale of acceptance
Days after the release of Ayushmann Khurrana's Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, one of mainstream Bollywood's first movies to portray homosexual romance, the trailer of Divya Dutta and Swara Bhasker-starrer Sheer Qorma is out.
13 Oct 2019
IndiaLok Sabha Elections were disastrous for actress Swara: Here's why
The April-May polls didn't just keep candidates busy, but also personalities who decided to join electioneering. One such celebrity was Swara Bhaskar, whose opinions on the current state of affairs in India gets her trolled almost daily.
04 Jul 2019
BollywoodHere's why Swara Bhasker, Himanshu Sharma called it quits
Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker, who was "happy and dating" National Award-winning screenwriter Himanshu Sharma, called off their relationship recently.
30 May 2019
BollywoodWhy Swara Bhasker and others are advocating 'orgasm inequality'
If getting trolled could win elections, Swara Bhasker would be Prime Minister. Most famously, the actor was slut-shamed by trolls for the masturbation scene in the 2018 film Veere Di Wedding. However, none of that keeps her from voicing issues.
29 May 2019
IndiaRakhi Sawant thanks Swara Bhaskar for 'masturbating'. Really, what now?
Rakhi Sawant has always managed to grab headlines through her off-center attitude. She is known for her eccentric posts on social media which have kept her haters and lovers entertained all the time.
22 Dec 2018
XWhy should we ignore Bollywood babas?
Have you seen Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Ratan Tata giving people marital advice on Twitter? Or Sachin Tendulkar talking about how to raise funds from a venture capitalist? Exactly.
24 Nov 2018
Maharashtra#ViralVideo: As no one buys his crops, farmer destroys pomegranates
A heartbreaking video showing a farmer destroying his pomegranates, as no one bought them, has surfaced on social media and almost everyone has expressed concern.
03 Nov 2018
MumbaiPolice stops SRK's birthday-party as loud music played till 3
It seems Shah Rukh Khan and his fans were in no mood to stop the celebrations of his birthday on Friday night, after which Mumbai police had to intervene.
28 Oct 2018
EntertainmentWas rejected by director for looking 'too intelligent': Swara Bhasker
Beauty and appearance play a crucial role in cinema and Swara Bhasker says in the initial days of her career she was rejected for "looking intelligent".
12 Sep 2018
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNow, Vivek accuses Swara of curbing his freedom of expression
Director Vivek Agnihotri, who briefly got his Twitter account locked because of Swara Bhasker's complaint, has now accused her of curbing his freedom of expression.
11 Sep 2018
XSwara gets Vivek's Twitter account locked after his problematic tweet
Swara Bhasker is one of the few actresses in the industry who speaks her mind on social media.
18 Aug 2018
MumbaiEngineer, lawyer form organization to monitor 'biased', 'fake' news reports
An aeronautical engineer from Mumbai and a Delhi-based lawyer have come together to set up a group, which will monitor news reports and social media posts that are "biased and fake" and take necessary action.
10 Aug 2018
Bollywood#ButLiberalsAreFanatics: Why Sadhguru's statement irked many including Swara Bhasker
Sadhguru, who has a lot of followers globally, has found himself at the center of controversy for making a remark on liberals.
11 Jul 2018
MumbaiProviding refuge, serving food, rescuing stranded: Meet Mumbai's unsung heroes
Like every year, this time too Mumbai is facing a deluge and remains submerged in water due to torrential rainfall and abysmal administrative flaws.
29 Jun 2018
IndiaCasting couch: Swara Bhaskar recollects an unpleasant incident
Swara Bhaskar is not the one to mince her words. She, time and again, has put across her viewpoint on burning issues and often finds herself at the receiving end.
23 Jun 2018
Sonam Kapoor AhujaSonam is planning to cast Swara in her directorial debut
That Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Swara Bhaskar are best of friends is known to all.
09 Jun 2018
Sonam Kapoor AhujaAnand Ahuja's birthday wish for wife Sonam is #CoupleGoals
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Anand Ahuja seem perfect for each other in every sense.
31 May 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan bans 'Veere Di Wedding' citing vulgar content
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja starrer 'Veere Di Wedding', which is not a chick flick, will not be released in Pakistan.
30 May 2018
BollywoodSonam had postponed her wedding for her BFF Swara
Almost entire nation was glued to Sonam and Anand Ahuja's wedding and took note of every little detail of the star-studded affair.
26 May 2018
Ektaa Kapoor'Veere Di Wedding' presents normal story, not women empowerment: Sonam
The cast of "Veere Di Wedding" yesterday in Delhi said the aim to make the film is to present a normal story about four female friends and not promoting women empowerment.
23 May 2018
Shah Rukh KhanI am not a feminist, a human first: Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor, at the music launch of her upcoming film "Veere Di Wedding" last evening, said she believes in equality but is not a "feminist".
16 May 2018
Kareena Kapoor KhanBhavesh Joshi Superhero to clash with Veere-Di-Wedding on June 1
Harshvardhan Kapoor's "Bhavesh Joshi Superhero" is all set to compete with his sister, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja's upcoming film "Veere Di Wedding" on June 1.
09 May 2018
Karan JoharShah Rukh, Salman's dance at Sonam Kapoor's reception goes viral
Actor Sonam Kapoor's reception looked like a compilation of visuals straight out of the '90s Bollywood as contemporaries Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Anil Kapoor indulged in bromance by dancing together to their old numbers.
26 Apr 2018
AmazonBad news for Veeres? Now, #BoycottVeereDiWedding trends on Twitter
Seems like many Twitter users aren't letting go of their anger on actresses Swara Bhaskar, Sonam Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, just yet.
20 Apr 2018
AmazonAfter #BoycottAmazon trends because of Swara Bhaskar, company deletes tweet
Facing flak for its association with actress Swara Bhaskar, Amazon deleted the tweet which was a part of their 'Ajnabi Shahar Ki Googly' campaign.
15 Apr 2018
Sonam Kapoor AhujaSwara blasts troll who shamed Kareena for marrying a Muslim
Swara Bhaskar, who is featuring alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan in 'Veere Di Wedding', recently defended her on the micro-blogging website.
12 Apr 2018
Uttar PradeshJustice for Unnao, Kathua rape victims: Bollywood comes forward
Angry, ashamed, and heartbroken is how the Indian film industry personalities described their feelings over the brutal Unnao and Kathua rapes and demanded swift action against the perpetrators.
29 Jan 2018
IndiaNo Swara, it's not just the "vagina", it's your hypocrisy
Swara Bhaskar's open letter to Sanjay Leela Bhansali created a furore on the social media. She has penned down her thoughts on "being reduced to a vagina" after watching the magnum opus 'Padmaavat'.
