Swara Bhasker says her remarks on Padmaavat's Jauhar scene were mistranslated: 'Never said Rani Padmavati was coward'
Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker has clarified comments she made regarding the film 'Padmaavat', stating her remarks about the Jauhar scene were mistranslated. She denied calling the character Rani Padmavati a coward, explaining her words were intended as a personal reflection on the trauma of sexual violence.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the impact of social media virality and the potential for public figures' statements to be distorted in cultural debates.
Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker recently faced backlash for her remarks about the Jauhar scene in Deepika Padukone’s 2018 film Padmaavat. While speaking at the Woman, Life, Freedom talk at the India International Centre in Delhi on August 31, Swara spoke against the Jauhar scene in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, calling it problematic. Now, the actor has shared a video clarifying her remarks, explaining that she did not call Padmaavati a “coward” and urging everyone not to spread false narratives about her speech.Swara Bhasker says he remarks about Jauhar scene in Padmaavat have been misinterpretedOn Tuesday, Swara took to Instagram and shared a video explaining her comments about Padmaavat’s Jauhar scene. She said in Hindi, "This morning, a clip of mine has been going viral on social media.
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