Bollywood can't fix India: Swara Bhasker
6 years, 10 months ago

Bollywood can't fix India: Swara Bhasker

Deccan Chronicle  

The outspoken actress, who took on director Sanjay Leela Bhansali for ‘thoughtlessly glorifying’ jauhar in Padmaavat, has never shied away from calling a spade a spade. And this time, on the eve of the imminent release of her next film Veere Di Wedding, she has a bone to pick with anyone who labels the movie ‘women-centric’. Swara believes not every film with women need to have a social message. “It is a false expectation to even think that Bollywood can solve the problems of India!” the actress said.

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Swara Bhasker laments she is not getting work: How her hypocrisy contributed to her undoing
2 years, 3 months ago

Swara Bhasker laments she is not getting work: How her hypocrisy contributed to her undoing

Op India  

In a recent interview with the Times of India, Bollywood entertainer Swara Bhasker remarked that ‘speaking up’ for people and values has cost her severely in her career and that she sometimes struggles even to pay her EMIs on time. Swara Bhasker also admired Rahul Gandhi when she was asked about her participation in the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Smartly skipping …

Swara Bhasker Blames Shah Rukh Khan And Aditya Chopra For ‘Ruining Her Love Life’: ‘Been Looking For Raj…’
2 years, 6 months ago

Swara Bhasker Blames Shah Rukh Khan And Aditya Chopra For ‘Ruining Her Love Life’: ‘Been Looking For Raj…’

News 18  

Bollywood actress, Swara Bhasker in a recent interview spoke about how her dreams about love and wedding have changed and she blamed Shah Rukh Khan and Aditya Chopra for it. As per MidDay reports, Swara Bhasker said, “I blame Aditya Chopra sir and Shah Rukh Khan for ruining my love life." Swara Bhasker was in the capital for the promotion …

Swara Bhasker Says Jahaan Chaar Yaar Is Not A ‘Swara Bhasker Type Film’, Talks About Being Typecast
2 years, 6 months ago

Swara Bhasker Says Jahaan Chaar Yaar Is Not A ‘Swara Bhasker Type Film’, Talks About Being Typecast

News 18  

Swara Bhasker was in the capital for the promotion of her upcoming film, Jahaan Chaar Yaar, along with director Kamal Pandey, producer Vinod Bachchan, and co-stars Sikha Talsania and Pooja Chopra. Calling it a ‘not Swara Bhasker type film’, she also addressed claims that such film can lead women astray and whether men would feel disempowered with so many women-centric …

Swara Bhasker compares Bollywood's state to Rahul Gandhi while talking about slump in the industry
2 years, 7 months ago

Swara Bhasker compares Bollywood's state to Rahul Gandhi while talking about slump in the industry

India Today  

Swara Bhasker will soon be seen in the film, Jahaan Chaar Yaar. In an exclusive chat with IndiaToday, Swara Bhasker spoke about the current Bollywood slump and compared it to politician Rahul Gandhi. SWARA BHASKER COMPARES CURRENT BOLLYWOOD STATE TO RAHUL GANDHI Speaking about the reasons why Bollywood films are not working, she blamed the economic slump in the country. …

Bollywood is reduced to place of drugs, sex post Sushant's suicide, says Swara Bhasker on boycott trends | Exclusive
2 years, 7 months ago

Bollywood is reduced to place of drugs, sex post Sushant's suicide, says Swara Bhasker on boycott trends | Exclusive

India Today  

Swara Bhasker returns to film after four years with Jahaan Chaar Yaar. She also claimed that the current trend is to spew hate toward Bollywood, which gained momentum post actor Sushant Singh Rajput's demise. 'SILLY AND PETTY TO CELEBRATE SOMEONE'S FAILURE' Speaking about the North Vs South debate, Swara told IndiaToday.in, "I don't like this kind of division. Addressing the …

Swara Bhasker reacts to meme calling Manika Batra ‘more beautiful’ than ‘woke actors’ like her, Taapsee Pannu
3 years, 8 months ago

Swara Bhasker reacts to meme calling Manika Batra ‘more beautiful’ than ‘woke actors’ like her, Taapsee Pannu

Hindustan Times  

Swara Bhasker reacted to a meme comparing table tennis star Manika Batra with her and Taapsee Pannu. “More beautiful than woke actors like Taapsee or Swara Bhaskar and definitely more talented than them. Swara Bhasker reacted to a meme unfavourably comparing her and Taapsee Pannu with Manika Batra. Happy 3rd to the film that gave rise to an economy: the …

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor Wish Their 'Fierce Veere' Swara Bhaskar on Her Birthday
3 years, 11 months ago

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor Wish Their 'Fierce Veere' Swara Bhaskar on Her Birthday

News 18  

Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker, who is known for her roles in Nil Battey Sannata and Raanjhanna, turned 33 on Friday, April 9. Among many, sending her birthday wishes were her fellow ‘veere’ Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, who have shared special Instagram posts for the actor. Sonam too posted two adorable clicks of herself with Swara on the …

Swara Bhasker on being an outsider in Bollywood: There is a certain credibility that comes with it
4 years, 7 months ago

Swara Bhasker on being an outsider in Bollywood: There is a certain credibility that comes with it

India Today  

Swara Bhasker is an avid social media user and has often been in the limelight for her stands on various issues. Swara Bhasker: Till I was going to Bollywood, I was studying to take my GRE to apply for Phd programmes abroad, which is a completely different kind of lifestyle. He didn't even say anything and asked my mother if …

Swara Bhasker visits Lalbaugcha Raja. Someone steals her sandals. Viral video
5 years, 6 months ago

Swara Bhasker visits Lalbaugcha Raja. Someone steals her sandals. Viral video

India Today  

You might have faced a situation where you plan to leave the temple after performing puja but find your footwear missing and this time it's actor Swara Bhasker who fell prey to one such incident. Though Swara paid a visit to Mumbai's Lalbaughcha Raja in Kolhapuri flats, she had to return barefoot. The nation is immersed in the fervour of …

International Women’s Day 2019: Dynamic female filmmakers in Bollywood you should vouch for
6 years ago

International Women’s Day 2019: Dynamic female filmmakers in Bollywood you should vouch for

India TV News  

International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, is just another day to pay tribute to the dynamic and powerful women of the world who not just inspire other women to come forward but try to bring a change in the society. On this Women’s Day, let’s pay a tribute to these women and list out the dynamic female filmmakers in …

A guy tried to kiss me, said he loved me, says Swara Bhasker on casting couch
6 years, 8 months ago

A guy tried to kiss me, said he loved me, says Swara Bhasker on casting couch

Hindustan Times  

Swara Bhasker is no stranger to provoking a reaction - she wrote an open letter to director Sanjay Leela Bhansali in which she said that his film, Padmaavat, made her feel like a vagina, and she has been a vocal opponent of online trolls. “When I got out this guy actually tried to kiss my ear and said ‘I love …

Swara Bhasker on entering politics: Want to spend many years acting before anything else
6 years, 9 months ago

Swara Bhasker on entering politics: Want to spend many years acting before anything else

Hindustan Times  

Actor Swara Bhasker is perhaps one of the most politically aware celebrities on social media. Asked if anyone from Bollywood has ever advised her against being so outspoken, Swara says, “I think I am a little too unguarded! I am not saying that I am perfect, but I think it is advice that I could probably listen to.” However, the …

Swara Bhasker was clueless about preparations for her role in Veere Di Wedding
6 years, 9 months ago

Swara Bhasker was clueless about preparations for her role in Veere Di Wedding

India TV News  

Actor Swara Bhasker, who is basking in the success of Veere Di Wedding, went out of her comfort for the preparation of her role of Sakshi in the film. Swara, even expected to be trolled for the masturbation scene in Veere Di Wedding but she also knew that it will help start a conversation about female desire, which is still …

‘Veere Di Wedding’ and the Subversion of Sexuality In India
6 years, 9 months ago

‘Veere Di Wedding’ and the Subversion of Sexuality In India

The Quint  

Not only in Swara Bhasker’s character Sakshi, this subversion of sexuality exists in Veere Di Wedding as a consistent sub plot. Sikha Talsania’s character Meera struggles with body image issues, but is never body-shamed; nor does she starve herself to look like the divas that are her closest friends. All of this is enveloped in crass Delhi humour, which is …

Swara Bhasker on Veere Di Wedding and the eternal quest to fit in while speaking out
6 years, 9 months ago

Swara Bhasker on Veere Di Wedding and the eternal quest to fit in while speaking out

Firstpost  

With Veere Di Wedding, Swara Bhasker crosses another milestone in her career. “Essentially my character is that of a, you know jo sadak pe karte tthe na shows, ki ‘oye oye oye natak dekho, bandar ka naach dekho’?” Swara Bhasker’s eyes twinkled as she uttered the words, seated at a restaurant in one of Delhi’s more low-key five-star hotels. “What …

Sonam backs Swara Bhasker after VDW masturbation scene trolling
6 years, 9 months ago

Sonam backs Swara Bhasker after VDW masturbation scene trolling

India Today  

Swara Bhasker has been receiving much flak for her masturbation scene in Veere Di Wedding, as well as for her statements on Pakistan. Swara was slammed by Pakistani actress Urwa Hocane and others, for calling Pakistan a "failed state". Several users trolled the actress for the masturbation scene in Veere Di Wedding, claiming that they went to watch the film …

Raazi, Hichki to Veere Di Wedding: Is 2018 the year for women-centric films finally?
6 years, 9 months ago

Raazi, Hichki to Veere Di Wedding: Is 2018 the year for women-centric films finally?

India Today  

There was a time when an actress spearheading a film, without a male counterpart would be unheard of. The male characters took the story forward, and their female counterparts would complement them or were just brought in, to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the film. Yet, they still did not carry the film on their shoulders, though there was a …

Veere Di Wedding day 1 box-office collection: Kareena, Sonam's film opens with a smashing Rs 10.70 cr
6 years, 9 months ago

Veere Di Wedding day 1 box-office collection: Kareena, Sonam's film opens with a smashing Rs 10.70 cr

Firstpost  

Veere Di Wedding has registered itself among the highest openers of 2018 after Baaghi 2 and Padmaavat. — taran adarsh June 2, 2018 TOP 5 - 2018 Opening Day biz. India: 2177 Overseas: 470 Worldwide total: 2647 screens — taran adarsh June 2, 2018 The general feeling is, cuss words and adult themed Indian movies *DON’T* work Overseas. @Rentrak — …

Film Review: Veere Di Wedding
6 years, 9 months ago

Film Review: Veere Di Wedding

Live Mint  

Sex and the City meets every Hollywood chick flick in this flippant and fashionable story of four girlfriends. Swara Bhaskar channels Kim Cattrall’s Samantha as Sakshi, while Avni is an obedient daughter and lawyer echoing Cynthia Nixon’s Miranda. Nidhi Mehra and Mehul Suri’s story is about four school friends—Kalindi, Avni, Sakshi and Meera —now grown up and reunited for Kalindi’s …

Veere Di Wedding: Feminism is now a buzzword, and the onus of talking about it solely rests on Bollywood's women
6 years, 9 months ago

Veere Di Wedding: Feminism is now a buzzword, and the onus of talking about it solely rests on Bollywood's women

Firstpost  

As we move into the sixth month of 2018, one can sense that we have reached a tipping point in India, in terms of gender. The Kathua and Unnao rape cases have widened narratives surrounding gender and sexual violence against women, in terms of why such crimes are perpetuated and what are their outcomes. Sri Reddy’s nude protest, more conversations …

Swara Bhasker on her Veere Di Wedding role: People assume I can only play desi characters
6 years, 9 months ago

Swara Bhasker on her Veere Di Wedding role: People assume I can only play desi characters

Firstpost  

She may be playing an ultra-glamorous role in Veere Di Wedding, but Swara Bhasker says she will not compromise on the content of the film even if she is choosing a commercial project She may be playing an ultra-glamorous role in her upcoming movie Veere Di Wedding, but actor Swara Bhasker says she will not compromise on the content of …

Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar refrain from casting couch talk
6 years, 11 months ago

Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar refrain from casting couch talk

India TV News  

Three of Bollywood's celebrated actors -- Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swara Bhaskar and Sonam Kapoor -- known for mincing no words on issues, refrained from commenting on the prevalence of the casting couch in the film industry a day after veteran choreographer Saroj Khan's controversial remark. During the interaction with media, they were asked for their opinion on the casting couch …

Swara Bhaskar on Padmaavat open letter controversy: Didn’t know my voice mattered this much
7 years, 1 month ago

Swara Bhaskar on Padmaavat open letter controversy: Didn’t know my voice mattered this much

India TV News  

Actress Swara Bhaskar recently made headlines with her open letter to filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Padmaavat in which she criticised the depiction of ‘jauhar’ scene. When told that her letter was quite bold, Swara told the tabloid, “And an incredibly stupid one too, I hear.” “I didn’t even know that I was so famous, or my voice mattered this …

How Well Does Deepika Padukone Know Sanjay Leela Bhansali?
7 years, 1 month ago

How Well Does Deepika Padukone Know Sanjay Leela Bhansali?

The Quint  

Deepika Padukone has done three films with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali already and you know that they are quite fond of each other. In midst of the protests, a Rs 10 crore award was announced on her and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, among other things. After its release, Padmaavat may have led to a furious debate on whether the film …

Swara Bhasker on trolls: My Twitter timeline resembles streets where men pass comments at women
7 years, 2 months ago

Swara Bhasker on trolls: My Twitter timeline resembles streets where men pass comments at women

Hindustan Times  

In today’s time, where social media has become an integral part of an actor’s life, getting trolled and body shamed happen to be an everyday affair. Acknowledging the perils of technology, actor Swara Bhasker, who has been part of critically acclaimed films such as Nil Battey Sannata and Anaarkali of Aarah, points that it will always have some side effects. …

Swara Bhaskar on sexual harassment in Bollywood: A director stalked me all day on film sets
7 years, 4 months ago

Swara Bhaskar on sexual harassment in Bollywood: A director stalked me all day on film sets

Hindustan Times  

Actor Swara Bhaskar has joined the conversation on women and men facing sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. “The way a film set operates is often feudal and always hierarchal, where some people give instructions and others execute them.Conditions at the workplace are ripe for sexual harassment, more so because victims can be easily silenced,” she said. Swara Bhaskar says …

Swara Bhasker: It’s like a constant party on the sets of Veere Di Wedding
7 years, 5 months ago

Swara Bhasker: It’s like a constant party on the sets of Veere Di Wedding

Hindustan Times  

Actor Swara Bhasker’s upcoming film, Veere Di Wedding, is creating a lot of buzz. At present being shot in Delhi, the film revolves around four friends — Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Swara, and Shikha Talsania. That’s the most difficult part, because I am a foodie, but on a diet.” Actor Swara Bhasker reveals that while everyone on the sets …

Swara Bhaskar: Female actors have to fight for what they want
7 years, 7 months ago

Swara Bhaskar: Female actors have to fight for what they want

Hindustan Times  

Whether it is nepotism, feminism or sexism, actor Swara Bhaskar has never held back from expressing her views on sensitive subjects. Actor Swara Bhaskar will next be seen in Veerey Di Wedding, which also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor. Rooting for “equal pay for equal work”, Swara says, “I am not saying that if I, being a female …

Swara Bhaskar reveals the ‘big’ lesson she has learn from Bollywood
8 years, 6 months ago

Swara Bhaskar reveals the ‘big’ lesson she has learn from Bollywood

India TV News  

Swara Bhaskar has opened up on her journey in Bollywood and mentioned that the industry has taught her a major lesson of her life. The actress, who has been lauded for her performance in her last release ‘Nil Battey Sannata’, stated that actors are judged on the basis of their looks in Bollywood. Swara also spoke about how her 2013 …

Veere Di Wedding: Swara Bhaskar asked to lose weight for Sonam-Kareena Kapoor starrer
8 years, 8 months ago

Veere Di Wedding: Swara Bhaskar asked to lose weight for Sonam-Kareena Kapoor starrer

India TV News  

Mumbai: Bollywood actors are often seen experimenting with their looks to get into the skin of the character. Now the next in the list is actress Swara Bhaskar, who is on a weight loss spree for her role in the upcoming film "Veere Di Wedding". "Veere Di Wedding" also stars her "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" co-star Sonam Kapoor apart from …

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