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{{Short description|Indian film actress (born 1988)}} | {{Short description|Indian film actress (born 1988)}} | ||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Swara Bhasker | | name = Swara Bhasker | ||
| image = Swara Bhaskar | | image = Swara Bhaskar.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = Bhaskar in 2017 | ||
| birth_date = {{ | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|04|09|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = | | birth_place = Delhi, India | ||
| | | years active = 2009–present | ||
| occupation = Actress | | occupation = Actress | ||
| birth_name = <!-- only use if different from name --> | | birth_name = <!-- only use if different from name --> | ||
| education = | | education = | ||
| alma_mater = [[ | | alma_mater = [[Delhi University|University of Delhi]] (BA)<br/>[[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] (MA) | ||
| spouse = {{Marriage|[[Fahad Ahmad]]|2023}} | | spouse = {{Marriage|[[Fahad Ahmad]]|2023}} | ||
| children = 1 | |||
| mother = [[Ira Bhaskar]] | |||
| father = [[C. Uday Bhaskar]] | | father = [[C. Uday Bhaskar]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Swara Bhasker''' (also spelled '''Bhaskar'''; born 9 April 1988) is an Indian actress who works in [[Hindi]] films. Best known for her supporting work in mainstream productions and starring roles in [[independent film]]s, she has won two [[Screen Awards]] and has received four [[Filmfare Awards | '''Swara Bhasker''' (also spelled '''Bhaskar'''; born 9 April 1988) is an Indian actress who works in [[Hindi]] films. Best known for her supporting work in mainstream productions and starring roles in [[independent film]]s, she has won two [[Screen Awards]] and has received nominations for four [[Filmfare Awards]] . | ||
Bhasker made her film debut with a supporting role in the 2009 drama ''Madholal Keep Walking'', a commercial failure. She got wider recognition in 2011 for her supporting role in the commercially successful romantic comedy-drama ''[[Tanu Weds Manu]]'', earning her critical praise and a [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress]] nomination. | |||
Bhasker garnered further accolades for her performance in the critically acclaimed romantic drama ''[[Raanjhanaa]]'' (2013), earning her a second Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. In 2015, she reprised her role from ''[[Tanu Weds Manu]]'' in [[Tanu Weds Manu Returns|the film's sequel]] and later appeared in the family drama ''[[Prem Ratan Dhan Payo]]'', both productions among the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Hindi|highest-grossing Bollywood films of the year]]. Her starring roles in the independent films ''[[Nil Battey Sannata]]'' (2016) and ''[[Anaarkali of Aarah]]'' (2017) earned her further acclaim. She won the [[Screen Award for Best Actress (Critics)]] for the former and was nominated for the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress|Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics)]] for the latter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Happy Birthday Swara Bhasker: 7 Facts About 'Veere Di Wedding' Actress |url=https://english.newsnationtv.com/photos/entertainment/happy-birthday-swara-bhaskar-10-facts-about-veere-di-wedding-actress-3933 |date=9 April 2020 |website=News Nation English |language=en |access-date=15 May 2020 |archive-date=26 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926073609/https://english.newsnationtv.com/photos/entertainment/happy-birthday-swara-bhaskar-10-facts-about-veere-di-wedding-actress-3933 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2018, she starred in the comedy-drama ''[[Veere Di Wedding]]'', which earned her a third nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. | |||
== Early life and education == | |||
== | Swara Bhasker was born in a [[Hindu]] family<ref>{{cite news|title='Didn't Arrest Me As I Am Hindu': Swara Bhasker SLAMS Judge Who Recused Himself From Delhi Riots Accused Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam's Cases |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/didnt-arrest-me-as-i-am-hindu-swara-bhasker-slams-judge-who-recused-himself-from-delhi-riots-accused-umar-khalid-sharjeel-imams-cases |date=18 September 2024 |website=The Free Press Journal}}</ref> on 9 April 1988<ref>{{Cite news |title=Dating a writer makes for great conversations: Swara Bhaskar |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/dating-a-writer-makes-for-great-conversations-swara-bhaskar/story-MU8nTxwz65RD5vUlWJiXvI.html |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=18 January 2017 |access-date=8 April 2017 |archive-date=25 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225170735/https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/dating-a-writer-makes-for-great-conversations-swara-bhaskar/story-MU8nTxwz65RD5vUlWJiXvI.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |newspaper=Hindustan Times |title=Swara Bhaskar calls herself an unapologetic feminist, says it's a misunderstood term |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/swara-bhaskar-calls-herself-an-unapologetic-feminist-says-it-s-a-misunderstood-term/story-bdQJ9JxaqFG2TuPKfO2tNP.html |date=9 June 2017 |access-date=28 November 2017 |archive-date=25 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225170738/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/swara-bhaskar-calls-herself-an-unapologetic-feminist-says-it-s-a-misunderstood-term/story-bdQJ9JxaqFG2TuPKfO2tNP.html |url-status=live }}</ref> in Delhi to [[C. Uday Bhaskar]], an [[Indian Navy]] officer of [[Telugu people|Telugu]] descent, and his wife [[Ira Bhaskar]], a professor of cinema studies in [[Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi|JNU Delhi]] who is of [[Bihari people|Bihari]] origin.<ref name="swarahindu" /> | ||
Bhasker grew up in Delhi,<ref name=exp10 /> where she did her schooling from [[Sardar Patel Vidyalaya]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Personal Agenda: Swara Bhaskar, actress |work=Hindustan Times |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Brunch/Brunch-Stories/Personal-Agenda-Swara-Bhaskar-actress/Article1-1157084.aspx |date=29 November 2013 |access-date=1 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131201132233/http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/brunch-stories/personal-agenda-swara-bhaskar-actress/article1-1157084.aspx |archive-date=1 December 2013 }}</ref> She subsequently studied UG in English at [[Miranda House]] where she was classmates with [[Minissha Lamba]]. She did her PG in sociology from [[Jawaharlal Nehru University|JNU Delhi]].<ref name="swaranosex">{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-09/news-interviews/29400031_1_jnu-hain-film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726234122/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-09/news-interviews/29400031_1_jnu-hain-film |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 July 2013 |title=No sex for a role: Swara Bhaskar |date=9 April 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=3 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=I was always a dramebaaz child: Swara Bhaskar |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/i-was-always-a-dramebaaz/article4966379.ece |date=9 July 2013 |access-date=1 December 2013 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=25 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225170716/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/i-was-always-a-dramebaaz/article4966379.ece%20/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bindiya and Murari have some of the best dialogues in the film: Swara Bhaskar – Hindustan Times |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Bindiya-and-Murari-have-some-of-the-best-dialogues-in-the-film-Swara-Bhaskar/Article1-1086901.aspx |date=4 July 2013 |access-date=1 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203190256/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Bindiya-and-Murari-have-some-of-the-best-dialogues-in-the-film-Swara-Bhaskar/Article1-1086901.aspx |archive-date=3 December 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=In conversation with Swara Bhaskar {{!}} Yale MacMillan Center South Asian Studies |url=https://southasia.macmillan.yale.edu/news/conversation-swara-bhaskar |website=southasia.macmillan.yale.edu |access-date=15 May 2020 |archive-date=18 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018095913/https://southasia.macmillan.yale.edu/news/conversation-swara-bhaskar |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
== Acting career == | |||
Before Bhasker started acting in films she was associated with N. K. Sharma's "Act One" theater group in [[Delhi]].<ref name="swarandtv">{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/swara-bhaskar-on-madholal-keep-walking-46128 |title=Swara Bhaskar on Madholal Keep Walking |publisher=NDTV |date=21 August 2010 |access-date=3 February 2013 |archive-date=17 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117031706/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/swara-bhaskar-on-madholal-keep-walking-46128 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She shifted to [[Mumbai]] in 2008<ref name="hindu13">{{Cite news |date=18 June 2013 |title=Films are forever |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/films-are-forever/article4826634.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624112259/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/films-are-forever/article4826634.ece |archive-date=24 June 2013 |access-date=25 June 2013 |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> and made her acting debut with the 2009 film ''Madholal Keep Walking'', which was screened at the [[33rd Cairo International Film Festival]] but underperformed at the box office India. She then played a supporting role in [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]'s drama ''[[Guzaarish (2010 film)|Guzaarish]]'' (2010), alongside [[Hrithik Roshan]] and [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan|Aishwarya Rai]]. | |||
Before Bhasker started acting in films she was associated with N. K. Sharma's "Act One" theater group in [[Delhi]].<ref name="swarandtv">{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/swara-bhaskar-on-madholal-keep-walking-46128 |title=Swara Bhaskar on Madholal Keep Walking |publisher=NDTV |date=21 August 2010 |access-date=3 February 2013 |archive-date=17 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117031706/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/swara-bhaskar-on-madholal-keep-walking-46128 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She shifted to [[Mumbai]] in 2008<ref name="hindu13" /> and made her acting debut with the 2009 film ''Madholal Keep Walking'', which was screened at the [[33rd Cairo International Film Festival]] but underperformed at the box office India. She then played a supporting role in [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]'s drama ''[[Guzaarish (2010 film)|Guzaarish]]'' (2010), alongside [[Hrithik Roshan]] and [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan|Aishwarya Rai]]. | |||
Bhasker then appeared in [[Srinivas Sunderrajan]]'s black and white thriller ''[[The Untitled Kartik Krishnan Project]]'', which was touted as India's first [[mumblecore]] film, made on the budget of {{INRConvert|40|k}} and completed in one year, was also the first Indian film to be screened at the [[Transilvania International Film Festival]]. However, both ''[[Guzaarish (film)|Guzaarish]]'' and ''The Untitled Kartik Krishnan Project'' were box-office failures and Bhasker remained unnoticed for her performances.<ref name=exp10>{{cite news |title=Off The Block |url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/latest-news/off-the-block/673558/ |date=28 August 2010 |access-date=20 May 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130629123533/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/latest-news/off-the-block/673558/ |archive-date=29 June 2013 }}</ref><ref name="swara192013">{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-19/news-interviews/36431205_1_15th-london-commercial-films-swara-bhaskar |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216073638/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-19/news-interviews/36431205_1_15th-london-commercial-films-swara-bhaskar |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 February 2013 |title=Only fittest can survive in Bollywood: Swara Bhaskar |date=19 January 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=3 February 2013}}</ref> | Bhasker then appeared in [[Srinivas Sunderrajan]]'s black and white thriller ''[[The Untitled Kartik Krishnan Project]]'', which was touted as India's first [[mumblecore]] film, made on the budget of {{INRConvert|40|k}} and completed in one year, was also the first Indian film to be screened at the [[Transilvania International Film Festival]]. However, both ''[[Guzaarish (film)|Guzaarish]]'' and ''The Untitled Kartik Krishnan Project'' were box-office failures and Bhasker remained unnoticed for her performances.<ref name=exp10>{{cite news |title=Off The Block |url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/latest-news/off-the-block/673558/ |date=28 August 2010 |access-date=20 May 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130629123533/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/latest-news/off-the-block/673558/ |archive-date=29 June 2013 }}</ref><ref name="swara192013">{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-19/news-interviews/36431205_1_15th-london-commercial-films-swara-bhaskar |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216073638/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-19/news-interviews/36431205_1_15th-london-commercial-films-swara-bhaskar |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 February 2013 |title=Only fittest can survive in Bollywood: Swara Bhaskar |date=19 January 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=3 February 2013}}</ref> | ||
Bhasker garnered widespread recognition from critics and audiences with a supporting role in the 2011's commercially successful romantic comedy-drama ''[[Tanu Weds Manu]]'' in which she played the role of Payal, the best friend of the film's lead actress [[Kangana Ranaut]].<ref name="swarahindu">{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/16/stories/2011031657220500.htm |title=Bollywood is obsessed with looks: Swara Bhaskar |agency=Press Trust of India |date=16 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226093826/http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/16/stories/2011031657220500.htm |archive-date=26 December 2013 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead}}</ref> She received praise and several nominations for her performance, including her first nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress]].<ref name="swaraTOI">{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-31/news-interviews/36658069_1_swara-bhaskar-roles-kangana-ranaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203051821/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-31/news-interviews/36658069_1_swara-bhaskar-roles-kangana-ranaut |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 December 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=We need to look at our own roles in society: Swara Bhaskar |date=31 January 2013}}</ref> | Bhasker garnered widespread recognition from critics and audiences with a supporting role in the 2011's commercially successful romantic comedy-drama ''[[Tanu Weds Manu]]'' in which she played the role of Payal, the best friend of the film's lead actress [[Kangana Ranaut]].<ref name="swarahindu">{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/16/stories/2011031657220500.htm |title=Bollywood is obsessed with looks: Swara Bhaskar |agency=Press Trust of India |date=16 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226093826/http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/16/stories/2011031657220500.htm |archive-date=26 December 2013 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead}}</ref> She received praise and several nominations for her performance, including her first nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress]].<ref name="swaraTOI">{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-31/news-interviews/36658069_1_swara-bhaskar-roles-kangana-ranaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203051821/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-31/news-interviews/36658069_1_swara-bhaskar-roles-kangana-ranaut |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 December 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=We need to look at our own roles in society: Swara Bhaskar |date=31 January 2013}}</ref> | ||
In 2013, she played the lead role in ''[[Listen... Amaya]]'' (2013), which also saw the reunion of actors [[Farooq Sheikh]] and [[Deepti Naval]] after 28 years, and earned positive reviews from critics.<ref name="swaramaya">{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/playing-amaya/article4368819.ece |title=Playing Amaya |work=The Hindu |date=1 February 2013 |access-date=4 February 2013}}</ref> She then appeared in ''[[Raanjhanaa]]'', along with [[Dhanush]] and [[Sonam Kapoor]], which was one of the [[List of Bollywood films of 2013|highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year]]. She received high critical praise as well as her second Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role of Bindiya in the film.<ref name="times13">{{Cite news |title=Not seen someone as secure as Sonam Kapoor: Swara Bhaskar |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-21/news-interviews/40118460_1_raanjhanaa-swara-bhaskar-sonam-kapoor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624234253/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-21/news-interviews/40118460_1_raanjhanaa-swara-bhaskar-sonam-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 June 2013 |date=21 June 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=25 June 2013}}</ref> She appeared in a lead female role in the box-office flop ''[[Sabki Bajegi Band]]'' opposite [[Sumeet Vyas]] and in the moderate successful ''[[Machhli Jal Ki Rani Hai]]'' with [[Bhanu Uday]]. | In 2013, she played the lead role in ''[[Listen... Amaya]]'' (2013), which also saw the reunion of actors [[Farooq Sheikh]] and [[Deepti Naval]] after 28 years, and earned positive reviews from critics.<ref name="swaramaya">{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/playing-amaya/article4368819.ece |title=Playing Amaya |work=The Hindu |date=1 February 2013 |access-date=4 February 2013}}</ref> She then appeared in ''[[Raanjhanaa]]'', along with [[Dhanush]] and [[Sonam Kapoor]], which was one of the [[List of Bollywood films of 2013|highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year]]. She received high critical praise as well as her second Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role of Bindiya in the film.<ref name="times13">{{Cite news |title=Not seen someone as secure as Sonam Kapoor: Swara Bhaskar |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-21/news-interviews/40118460_1_raanjhanaa-swara-bhaskar-sonam-kapoor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624234253/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-21/news-interviews/40118460_1_raanjhanaa-swara-bhaskar-sonam-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 June 2013 |date=21 June 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=25 June 2013}}</ref> She appeared in a lead female role in the box-office flop ''[[Sabki Bajegi Band]]'' opposite [[Sumeet Vyas]] and in the moderate successful ''[[Machhli Jal Ki Rani Hai]]'' with [[Bhanu Uday]]. | ||
[[File:Swara-Bhaskar.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Swara-Bhaskar.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9|Bhasker at the trailer launch of ''[[Raanjhanaa]]'', 2013]] | ||
Bhasker served as a host for [[Shyam Benegal]]'s television mini-series ''[[Samvidhaan]]'', which was based on the making of the [[Indian Constitution]]. The series aired on [[Rajya Sabha TV]] from March 2014 to May 2014.<ref>{{Cite news |url= | Bhasker served as a host for [[Shyam Benegal]]'s television mini-series ''[[Samvidhaan]]'', which was based on the making of the [[Indian Constitution]]. The series aired on [[Rajya Sabha TV]] from March 2014 to May 2014.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Swara-Bhaskar-anchors-Shyam-Benegals-Samvidhaan/articleshow/28568105.cms?referral=PM |title=Swara Bhaskar anchors Shyam Benegal's Samvidhaan |work=The Times of India |access-date=26 March 2018 |archive-date=1 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101141631/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Swara-Bhaskar-anchors-Shyam-Benegals-Samvidhaan/articleshow/28568105.cms?referral=PM |url-status=live }}</ref> On her trip to [[Lahore]], [[Pakistan]], Bhasker appeared as a guest in the Pakistani TV comedy show, ''[[Mazaaq Raat]]'' which was aired in April 2015.<ref>{{cite web |title="London, New York, Paris Sab Fail Hain LAHORE Kay Aagay" – Indian Actress Swara Bhaskar |publisher=Siasat.pk |url=http://www.siasat.pk/forum/showthread.php?342105-Mazaaq-raat-on-Dunya-News-27th-April-2015 |date=27 April 2015 |access-date=28 April 2015 |archive-date=29 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929023851/http://www.siasat.pk/forum/showthread.php?342105-Mazaaq-raat-on-Dunya-News-27th-April-2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
Bhasker had three releases in 2015. In her first release, she reprised her role of Payal in the romantic comedy-drama ''[[Tanu Weds Manu Returns]]'', a sequel to the 2011 film ''Tanu Weds Manu''. The film and Bhasker's performance received high critical acclaim. The film was a financial success as well and became one of the few women-centric films that rank among the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Hindi|highest-grossing Indian films]]. Her next release was the romantic family drama ''[[Prem Ratan Dhan Payo]]'', in which she played the role of Rajkumari Chandrika alongside [[Salman Khan]] and [[Sonam Kapoor]]. Directed by [[Sooraj Barjatya]], the film received mixed reviews. However, Bhasker's performance was well received by critics and audiences. With an estimated collection of {{INRConvert|400|c}}, the film became one of the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Hindi|highest-grossing Indian films]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2443387/Salman-Sooraj%27s-next-titled-Prem-Ratan-Dhan-Payo |title=Salman-Sooraj's next titled Prem Ratan Dhan Payo – Bollywood Hungama |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=13 March 2014 |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=26 March 2018 |language=en-US |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052629/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2443387/Salman-Sooraj%27s-next-titled-Prem-Ratan-Dhan-Payo |url-status=dead }}</ref> That same year, she played a minor role in the collaborative bilingual ''[[X: Past Is Present]]''. The film was directed by eleven filmmakers, and Bhasker appeared in [[Nalan Kumarasamy]]'s segment, ''Summer Holiday'', which revolves around a young boy (played by [[Anshuman Jha]]), who goes to [[South India]] for summer holidays where an Aunty seduced him so that her husband can rape him. Although the film received mixed reviews, but her role of Aunty was particularly praised. [[Namrata Joshi]] of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "''X: Past Is Present'' belongs to its women". | Bhasker had three releases in 2015. In her first release, she reprised her role of Payal in the romantic comedy-drama ''[[Tanu Weds Manu Returns]]'', a sequel to the 2011 film ''Tanu Weds Manu''. The film and Bhasker's performance received high critical acclaim. The film was a financial success as well and became one of the few women-centric films that rank among the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Hindi|highest-grossing Indian films]]. Her next release was the romantic family drama ''[[Prem Ratan Dhan Payo]]'', in which she played the role of Rajkumari Chandrika alongside [[Salman Khan]] and [[Sonam Kapoor]]. Directed by [[Sooraj Barjatya]], the film received mixed reviews. However, Bhasker's performance was well received by critics and audiences. With an estimated collection of {{INRConvert|400|c}}, the film became one of the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Hindi|highest-grossing Indian films]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2443387/Salman-Sooraj%27s-next-titled-Prem-Ratan-Dhan-Payo |title=Salman-Sooraj's next titled Prem Ratan Dhan Payo – Bollywood Hungama |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=13 March 2014 |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=26 March 2018 |language=en-US |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052629/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2443387/Salman-Sooraj%27s-next-titled-Prem-Ratan-Dhan-Payo |url-status=dead }}</ref> That same year, she played a minor role in the collaborative bilingual ''[[X: Past Is Present]]''. The film was directed by eleven filmmakers, and Bhasker appeared in [[Nalan Kumarasamy]]'s segment, ''Summer Holiday'', which revolves around a young boy (played by [[Anshuman Jha]]), who goes to [[South India]] for summer holidays where an Aunty seduced him so that her husband can rape him. Although the film received mixed reviews, but her role of Aunty was particularly praised. [[Namrata Joshi]] of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "''X: Past Is Present'' belongs to its women". | ||
In 2016, Bhasker played the lead in [[Aanand L. Rai|Anand L. Rai]]'s comedy drama ''[[Nil Battey Sannata]]'' which marked her fourth collaboration with Rai. Bhasker was initially skeptical about the film because of the age difference between her and her character. However, she changed her mind after reading the script and played the role of a mother of a teenager.<ref name="chanda">{{cite web |title=People warned me against taking up 'Nil Battey Sannata': Swara Bhaskar |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-people-warned-me-against-taking-up-nil-battey-sannata-swara-bhaskar-2205040 |website=Daily News and Analysis |access-date=26 April 2016 |date=22 April 2016 |archive-date=25 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425065821/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-people-warned-me-against-taking-up-nil-battey-sannata-swara-bhaskar-2205040 |url-status=live }}</ref> Upon the release, the film as well as Bhasker's performance received critical acclaim and she was awarded with the [[Best Actress]] award at the Silk Road International Film Festival in September 2015. She began working in web series with ''[[It's Not That Simple]]'', which is produced by [[Viacom 18]]'s streaming service [[Voot]]. The show revolves around the idea of marriage, relationships, a woman's stand in a marriage, love etc. The series stars Bhasker along with television stars [[Vivan Bhatena]], [[Akshay Oberoi]] and Karanveer Mehra, with [[Danish Aslam]] as the director. | In 2016, Bhasker played the lead in [[Aanand L. Rai|Anand L. Rai]]'s comedy drama ''[[Nil Battey Sannata]]'' which marked her fourth collaboration with Rai. Bhasker was initially skeptical about the film because of the age difference between her and her character. However, she changed her mind after reading the script and played the role of a mother of a teenager.<ref name="chanda">{{cite web |title=People warned me against taking up 'Nil Battey Sannata': Swara Bhaskar |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-people-warned-me-against-taking-up-nil-battey-sannata-swara-bhaskar-2205040 |website=Daily News and Analysis |access-date=26 April 2016 |date=22 April 2016 |archive-date=25 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425065821/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-people-warned-me-against-taking-up-nil-battey-sannata-swara-bhaskar-2205040 |url-status=live }}</ref> Upon the release, the film as well as Bhasker's performance received critical acclaim and she was awarded with the [[Best Actress]] award at the Silk Road International Film Festival in September 2015. She began working in web series with ''[[It's Not That Simple]]'', which is produced by [[Viacom 18]]'s streaming service [[Voot]]. The show revolves around the idea of marriage, relationships, a woman's stand in a marriage, love etc. The series stars Bhasker along with television stars [[Vivan Bhatena]], [[Akshay Oberoi]] and Karanveer Mehra, with [[Danish Aslam]] as the director. | ||
[[File:Swara Bhaskar 1.jpg|thumb|Swara posing for a file photo]] | |||
{{As of|2013}}, Bhasker had completed shooting for [[Abbas Tyrewala]]'s comedy drama ''Mango'', starring [[Chandan Roy Sanyal]] and [[Monali Thakur]], being produced under the banner of [[Kaleidoscope Entertainment]]. The film has been indefinitely delayed.<ref>{{cite web |title='Mango' time for Rannvijay, Ranvir Shorey and Swara Bhaskar |publisher=Zee News |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/mango-time-for-rannvijay-ranvir-shorey-and-swara-bhaskar_138160.html |date=2 July 2013 |access-date=1 December 2013 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203014826/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/mango-time-for-rannvijay-ranvir-shorey-and-swara-bhaskar_138160.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
She also played the lead role in [[Shashanka Ghosh]]'s 2018 romantic comedy film ''[[Veere Di Wedding]]'', co-starring [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Sonam Kapoor]] and Shikha Talsania, about four girls who embark on a trip from Delhi to Europe.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor come together for 'Veere Di Wedding' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Kareena-Kapoor-Khan-and-Sonam-Kapoor-come-together-for-Veere-Di-Wedding/articleshow/52728551.cms?from=mdr |access-date=14 June 2016 |date=14 June 2016 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=19 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619224610/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Kareena-Kapoor-Khan-and-Sonam-Kapoor-come-together-for-Veere-Di-Wedding/articleshow/52728551.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref> Her [[masturbation]] scene using a [[Vibrator (sex toy)|vibrator]] in the film was praised for its frank portrayal of women's sexuality.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/swara-bhasker-it-is-empowering-to-have-a-film-about-four-girls-without-any-dark-mudda/articleshow/64399420.cms |title=Swara Bhasker: It is empowering to have a film about four girls, without any dark mudda - Times of India ► |website=The Times of India |last1=Sharma |first1=Riya |access-date=2 June 2018 |archive-date=2 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602001000/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/swara-bhasker-it-is-empowering-to-have-a-film-about-four-girls-without-any-dark-mudda/articleshow/64399420.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/trolls-shaming-swara-over-her-masturbation-scene-in-latest-film-need-to-shut-up/articleshow/64448823.cms |title=Trolls shaming Swara Bhasker over her masturbation scene in latest film need to shut up - Times of India ► |website=The Times of India |access-date=4 June 2018 |archive-date=4 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180604191612/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/trolls-shaming-swara-over-her-masturbation-scene-in-latest-film-need-to-shut-up/articleshow/64448823.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 June 2018 |title='Veere Di Wedding' Twitter talk: 'Never heard abuses in films before?' Tweeple debate the 'sexist' criticism |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/veere-di-wedding-review-sexist-criticism-twitter-kareena-kapoor-sonam-kapoor-swara-bhaskar-5201284/ |website=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=12 October 2019 |archive-date=12 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012143135/https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/veere-di-wedding-review-sexist-criticism-twitter-kareena-kapoor-sonam-kapoor-swara-bhaskar-5201284/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Her performance in the film earned her a third Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. | |||
== Personal life == | |||
On 16 February 2023, she married [[Fahad Ahmad]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Swara Bhasker marries politician Fahad Ahmad, shares how they met at a protest |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/swara-bhasker-marries-political-activist-fahad-ahmad-8449582/ |work=Indian Express |date=16 February 2023 |access-date=16 February 2023 |archive-date=16 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216125933/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/swara-bhasker-marries-political-activist-fahad-ahmad-8449582/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=17 February 2023 |title=Swara Bhaskar ties the knot with the love of her life, politician Fahad Ahmad |url=https://mamaraazzi.com/2023/02/17/swara-bhaskar-ties-the-knot-with-the-love-of-her-life-politician-fahad-ahmad/ |access-date=22 February 2023 |website=Mamaraazzi |language=en-US |archive-date=22 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222075302/https://mamaraazzi.com/2023/02/17/swara-bhaskar-ties-the-knot-with-the-love-of-her-life-politician-fahad-ahmad/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On 23 September that year, she gave birth to their daughter, Rabiya.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/swara-bhasker-gives-birth-to-baby-girl-raabiyaa-a-blessing-granted-11426261.html|title=Swara Bhasker gives birth to baby girl 'Raabiyaa': 'A blessing granted'|work=Money Control|date=25 September 2023|accessdate=25 September 2023}}</ref> | |||
== | == Political views == | ||
Bhasker has been a vocal critic of the | Bhasker has been a vocal critic of the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) and NRC (National Register of Citizens). She has actively participated in the CAA protests.<ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2020-01-01 |title=Agitations continue in the city on New Year's Day; Swara Bhaskar attends protest at Jamia |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/agitations-continue-in-the-city-on-new-years-day-swara-bhaskar-attends-protest-at-jamia/article30454940.ece |access-date=2025-02-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
In October 2024, she commented on the assassination of [[Yahya Sinwar]], the former leader of [[Hamas]] who was listed as a [[Terrorism|terrorist]] by the USA<ref>{{cite web |title=Terrorist Designations of Yahya Sinwar, Rawhi Mushtaha, and Muhammed Deif |url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2015/09/246686.htm |website=U.S. Department of State}}</ref> and European Union,<ref>{{cite web |last1=étrangères |first1=Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires |title=Israel/Palestinian Territories – Hamas' leader in the Gaza Strip, Yahya Sinwar, listed as a terrorist by the European Union (16 Jan. 2024) |url=https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/israel-palestinian-territories/news/2024/article/israel-palestinian-territories-hamas-leader-in-the-gaza-strip-yahya-sinwar |website=France Diplomacy - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs |language=en}}</ref> calling him a "revolutionary hero" after viewing footage of his last moments.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhasker |first=Swara |date=Oct 22, 2024 |title=Swara Bhasker post on X |url=https://x.com/ReallySwara/status/1848588559696936996}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-22 |title=Swara Bhasker calls Yahya Sinwar a 'revolutionary hero' after assassination |url=https://www.siasat.com/swara-bhasker-calls-yahya-sinwar-a-revolutionary-hero-after-assassination-3118153/ |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=The Siasat Daily |language=en}}</ref> She stated: | |||
{{Blockquote|text="I didn’t know anything about #yahyasinwar till I saw the footage of his last moments & assassination by the Zionist State and now I think he’s a revolutionary hero. Listen to his will, his last words and tell me that you are unmoved. #FreePalestine."|author=Swara Bhaskar|source=x.com/ReallySwara}} | |||
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| | |Completed<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/swara-bhasker-wraps-up-her-multiple-role-film-mrs-falani/articleshow/100550435.cms|title=Swara Bhasker wraps up her multiple role film 'Mrs Falani'|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=27 May 2023 |access-date=27 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
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|<ref>{{cite web |date=2 November 2015 |title=Swara Bhaskar to host Doordarshan's Rangoli |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/National/2015-11-02/Swara-Bhaskar-to-host-Doordarshans-Rangoli/184024 |access-date=19 April 2018 |website=[[The Hans India]] |archive-date=25 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225170731/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/National/2015-11-02/Swara-Bhaskar-to-host-Doordarshans-Rangoli/184024 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Swara Bhaskar bids adieu to DD National's 'Rangoli' |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/swara-bhaskar-bids-adieu-to-dd-nationals-rangoli/articleshow/58680591.cms |access-date=15 May 2017 |archive-date=25 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225170713/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/swara-bhaskar-bids-adieu-to-dd-nationals-rangoli/articleshow/58680591.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite web |date=2 November 2015 |title=Swara Bhaskar to host Doordarshan's Rangoli |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/National/2015-11-02/Swara-Bhaskar-to-host-Doordarshans-Rangoli/184024 |access-date=19 April 2018 |website=[[The Hans India]] |archive-date=25 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225170731/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/National/2015-11-02/Swara-Bhaskar-to-host-Doordarshans-Rangoli/184024 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Swara Bhaskar bids adieu to DD National's 'Rangoli' |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/swara-bhaskar-bids-adieu-to-dd-nationals-rangoli/articleshow/58680591.cms |access-date=15 May 2017 |archive-date=25 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225170713/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/swara-bhaskar-bids-adieu-to-dd-nationals-rangoli/articleshow/58680591.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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|<ref>{{cite news |date=6 October 2016 |title=Unhappy marriage or perfect affair? It's not that simple |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Unhappy-marriage-or-perfect-affair-Its-not-that-simple/articleshow/54696027.cms |access-date=20 April 2018 |archive-date=25 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225170704/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Unhappy-marriage-or-perfect-affair-Its-not-that-simple/articleshow/54696027.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sumeet Vyas, Purab Kohli join Swara Bhaskar for It's Not That Simple season 2 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/sumeet-vyas-purab-kohli-join-swara-bhaskar-for-it-s-not-that-simple-season-2/story-5j85QY81ZnJg5O80ZBBmIM.html |access-date=4 June 2018 |archive-date=5 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180605015621/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/sumeet-vyas-purab-kohli-join-swara-bhaskar-for-it-s-not-that-simple-season-2/story-5j85QY81ZnJg5O80ZBBmIM.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite news |date=6 October 2016 |title=Unhappy marriage or perfect affair? It's not that simple |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Unhappy-marriage-or-perfect-affair-Its-not-that-simple/articleshow/54696027.cms |access-date=20 April 2018 |archive-date=25 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225170704/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Unhappy-marriage-or-perfect-affair-Its-not-that-simple/articleshow/54696027.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sumeet Vyas, Purab Kohli join Swara Bhaskar for It's Not That Simple season 2 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/sumeet-vyas-purab-kohli-join-swara-bhaskar-for-it-s-not-that-simple-season-2/story-5j85QY81ZnJg5O80ZBBmIM.html |access-date=4 June 2018 |archive-date=5 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180605015621/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/sumeet-vyas-purab-kohli-join-swara-bhaskar-for-it-s-not-that-simple-season-2/story-5j85QY81ZnJg5O80ZBBmIM.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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Swara Bhasker | |
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 Bhaskar in 2017 | |
| Born | 9 April 1988 Delhi, India |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi (BA) Jawaharlal Nehru University (MA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse(s) | ( m. 2023) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents |
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Swara Bhasker (also spelled Bhaskar; born 9 April 1988) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. Best known for her supporting work in mainstream productions and starring roles in independent films, she has won two Screen Awards and has received nominations for four Filmfare Awards .
Bhasker made her film debut with a supporting role in the 2009 drama Madholal Keep Walking, a commercial failure. She got wider recognition in 2011 for her supporting role in the commercially successful romantic comedy-drama Tanu Weds Manu, earning her critical praise and a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination.
Bhasker garnered further accolades for her performance in the critically acclaimed romantic drama Raanjhanaa (2013), earning her a second Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. In 2015, she reprised her role from Tanu Weds Manu in the film's sequel and later appeared in the family drama Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, both productions among the highest-grossing Bollywood films of the year. Her starring roles in the independent films Nil Battey Sannata (2016) and Anaarkali of Aarah (2017) earned her further acclaim. She won the Screen Award for Best Actress (Critics) for the former and was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics) for the latter.[1] In 2018, she starred in the comedy-drama Veere Di Wedding, which earned her a third nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Swara Bhasker was born in a Hindu family[2] on 9 April 1988[3][4] in Delhi to C. Uday Bhaskar, an Indian Navy officer of Telugu descent, and his wife Ira Bhaskar, a professor of cinema studies in JNU Delhi who is of Bihari origin.[5]
Bhasker grew up in Delhi,[6] where she did her schooling from Sardar Patel Vidyalaya.[7] She subsequently studied UG in English at Miranda House where she was classmates with Minissha Lamba. She did her PG in sociology from JNU Delhi.[8][9][10][11]
Acting career[edit | edit source]
Before Bhasker started acting in films she was associated with N. K. Sharma's "Act One" theater group in Delhi.[12] She shifted to Mumbai in 2008[13] and made her acting debut with the 2009 film Madholal Keep Walking, which was screened at the 33rd Cairo International Film Festival but underperformed at the box office India. She then played a supporting role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's drama Guzaarish (2010), alongside Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai.
Bhasker then appeared in Srinivas Sunderrajan's black and white thriller The Untitled Kartik Krishnan Project, which was touted as India's first mumblecore film, made on the budget of ₹40,000 (US$560) and completed in one year, was also the first Indian film to be screened at the Transilvania International Film Festival. However, both Guzaarish and The Untitled Kartik Krishnan Project were box-office failures and Bhasker remained unnoticed for her performances.[6][14]
Bhasker garnered widespread recognition from critics and audiences with a supporting role in the 2011's commercially successful romantic comedy-drama Tanu Weds Manu in which she played the role of Payal, the best friend of the film's lead actress Kangana Ranaut.[5] She received praise and several nominations for her performance, including her first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.[15]
In 2013, she played the lead role in Listen... Amaya (2013), which also saw the reunion of actors Farooq Sheikh and Deepti Naval after 28 years, and earned positive reviews from critics.[16] She then appeared in Raanjhanaa, along with Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor, which was one of the highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year. She received high critical praise as well as her second Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role of Bindiya in the film.[17] She appeared in a lead female role in the box-office flop Sabki Bajegi Band opposite Sumeet Vyas and in the moderate successful Machhli Jal Ki Rani Hai with Bhanu Uday.
Bhasker served as a host for Shyam Benegal's television mini-series Samvidhaan, which was based on the making of the Indian Constitution. The series aired on Rajya Sabha TV from March 2014 to May 2014.[18] On her trip to Lahore, Pakistan, Bhasker appeared as a guest in the Pakistani TV comedy show, Mazaaq Raat which was aired in April 2015.[19]
Bhasker had three releases in 2015. In her first release, she reprised her role of Payal in the romantic comedy-drama Tanu Weds Manu Returns, a sequel to the 2011 film Tanu Weds Manu. The film and Bhasker's performance received high critical acclaim. The film was a financial success as well and became one of the few women-centric films that rank among the highest-grossing Indian films. Her next release was the romantic family drama Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, in which she played the role of Rajkumari Chandrika alongside Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the film received mixed reviews. However, Bhasker's performance was well received by critics and audiences. With an estimated collection of ₹400 crore (US$56 million), the film became one of the highest-grossing Indian films.[20] That same year, she played a minor role in the collaborative bilingual X: Past Is Present. The film was directed by eleven filmmakers, and Bhasker appeared in Nalan Kumarasamy's segment, Summer Holiday, which revolves around a young boy (played by Anshuman Jha), who goes to South India for summer holidays where an Aunty seduced him so that her husband can rape him. Although the film received mixed reviews, but her role of Aunty was particularly praised. Namrata Joshi of The Hindu wrote "X: Past Is Present belongs to its women".
In 2016, Bhasker played the lead in Anand L. Rai's comedy drama Nil Battey Sannata which marked her fourth collaboration with Rai. Bhasker was initially skeptical about the film because of the age difference between her and her character. However, she changed her mind after reading the script and played the role of a mother of a teenager.[21] Upon the release, the film as well as Bhasker's performance received critical acclaim and she was awarded with the Best Actress award at the Silk Road International Film Festival in September 2015. She began working in web series with It's Not That Simple, which is produced by Viacom 18's streaming service Voot. The show revolves around the idea of marriage, relationships, a woman's stand in a marriage, love etc. The series stars Bhasker along with television stars Vivan Bhatena, Akshay Oberoi and Karanveer Mehra, with Danish Aslam as the director.
As of 2013[update], Bhasker had completed shooting for Abbas Tyrewala's comedy drama Mango, starring Chandan Roy Sanyal and Monali Thakur, being produced under the banner of Kaleidoscope Entertainment. The film has been indefinitely delayed.[22]
She also played the lead role in Shashanka Ghosh's 2018 romantic comedy film Veere Di Wedding, co-starring Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor and Shikha Talsania, about four girls who embark on a trip from Delhi to Europe.[23] Her masturbation scene using a vibrator in the film was praised for its frank portrayal of women's sexuality.[24][25][26] Her performance in the film earned her a third Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
On 16 February 2023, she married Fahad Ahmad.[27][28] On 23 September that year, she gave birth to their daughter, Rabiya.[29]
Political views[edit | edit source]
Bhasker has been a vocal critic of the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) and NRC (National Register of Citizens). She has actively participated in the CAA protests.[30]
In October 2024, she commented on the assassination of Yahya Sinwar, the former leader of Hamas who was listed as a terrorist by the USA[31] and European Union,[32] calling him a "revolutionary hero" after viewing footage of his last moments.[33][34] She stated:
"I didn’t know anything about #yahyasinwar till I saw the footage of his last moments & assassination by the Zionist State and now I think he’s a revolutionary hero. Listen to his will, his last words and tell me that you are unmoved. #FreePalestine."
— Swara Bhaskar, x.com/ReallySwara
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Madholal Keep Walking | Sudha M. Dubey | |
| 2010 | Guzaarish | Radhika Talwar | |
| The Untitled Kartik Krishnan Project | Swara Bhaskar / Maya | ||
| 2011 | Tanu Weds Manu | Payal Sinha Singh | |
| Chillar Party | Battle Hour Anchor | ||
| 2013 | Listen... Amaya | Amaya Krishnamoorthy | |
| Aurangzeb | Suman | ||
| Raanjhanaa | Bindiya | ||
| Sabki Bajegi Band | Jaya | ||
| 2014 | Machhli Jal Ki Rani Hai | Ayesha Saxena | |
| 2015 | Tanu Weds Manu Returns | Payal Sinha Singh | |
| Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | Rajkumari Chandrika | ||
| X: Past Is Present | Aunty | ||
| 2016 | Nil Battey Sannata | Chanda Sahay | |
| 2017 | Anaarkali of Aarah | Anarkali | |
| 2018 | Veere Di Wedding | Sakshi Soni | |
| 2018 | The Story | ZEE5 | |
| 2019 | Shame | Fanny | Short film[35] |
| 2020 | Sheer Qorma | Rukhsar Siddiqui | |
| 2022 | Jahaan Chaar Yaar | Shivangi | |
| Mimamsa | Adhira | ||
| TBA | Mrs Falani
|
TBA | Completed[36] |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year(s) | Show | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Samvidhaan | Presenter | [37] | |
| 2015–2017 | Rangoli | Host/presenter | [38][39] | |
| 2016–2018 | It's Not That Simple | Meera | [40][41] | |
| 2019 | Hello Mini | [42] | ||
| 2020 | Rasbhari | Shanoo Bansal | ||
| Flesh | ACP Radha Nautiyal | |||
| Bhaag Beanie Bhaag | Beanie Bhatnagar | [43] | ||
| 2021 | Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rahta Hai | Mausam | ||
| 2025 | Pati Patni Aur Panga | Contestant | 3rd Runner-up |
Accolades[edit | edit source]
| Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanu Weds Manu | 57th Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [44] |
| 2012 Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female | Won | [45] | |
| 13th IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [citation needed] | |
| Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [46] | |
| Raanjhanaa | 59th Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [47] |
| 15th IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [citation needed] | |
| Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [48] | |
| Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female | Won | [49] | |
| Nil Battey Sannata | Silk Road International Film Festival | Best Actress | Won | [50] |
| Screen Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Won | [50] | |
| Anaarkali of Aarah | 63rd Filmfare Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Nominated | [51] |
| Veere Di Wedding | Lux Golden Rose Awards | Confident Beauty of the Year | Template:WON | [52] |
| 64th Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [53] | |
| Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [54] |
References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ "'Didn't Arrest Me As I Am Hindu': Swara Bhasker SLAMS Judge Who Recused Himself From Delhi Riots Accused Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam's Cases". The Free Press Journal. 18 September 2024.
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- ↑ "'Mango' time for Rannvijay, Ranvir Shorey and Swara Bhaskar". Zee News. 2 July 2013. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ↑ "Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor come together for 'Veere Di Wedding'". The Times of India. 14 June 2016. Archived from the original on 19 June 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
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- ↑ admin (17 February 2023). "Swara Bhaskar ties the knot with the love of her life, politician Fahad Ahmad". Mamaraazzi. Archived from the original on 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
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