I am tagged as a controversial actor: Swara Bhasker

Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has been upfront about her criticism of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government. This is a rarity in the Hindi Film Industry wherein it has become a norm to not be vocal about political opinions. “I loved my job and I chose this profession for my love for acting. I wanted to do so many roles and acting assignments. I feel bad I didn’t get as many chances as I wanted. I am tagged as a controversial actor. Directors, producers, and distributors start speaking ill of you. Aapki ek image ban jati hai (You get slotted into an image). But the thing that really hurts me is that I didn’t have my fill of the thing I love the most — acting,” Swara said in an interaction with Connect Cine. 

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Swara even got married to a Samajwadi Party (SP) leader named Fahad Ahmad. She stressed on the need to remain courageous to hold political beliefs. “I don't want to act as a victim because I chose this path for myself. I decided that I will be vocal and put forth my opinion on issues. I could’ve chosen to stay silent. If I hadn’t expressed myself, I would have felt suffocated,” Swara added.