Swara Bhasker has recalled feeling 'really ashamed' as a Hindu after the Supreme Court's 2019 Ayodhya verdict. She said she immediately messaged Muslim friends, including Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, to apologise.
'Ashamed As Hindu': Swara Bhasker
Speaking about the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute on The Midnight Hour podcast, Swara said she messaged 'all the Muslims' in her phone book after the verdict. The actor said the decision left her 'deeply upset' and feeling it was 'unfair'.
"As a Hindu, I just want you to know that I'm really sorry, I am really ashamed, and I don't agree with this."
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Why Is Swara Bhasker Going Viral?
Her comments sparked heavy criticism, especially on X (formerly Twitter). Many users called her apology 'performative' and out of touch with public opinion.
The dispute centred on the site where the Babri Masjid stood before its demolition in 1992. In November 2019, the Supreme Court ruled that the disputed land should be given for a Ram temple and directed that five acres of alternative land be allotted for a mosque.
A user said, "Swara Bhasker was upset over the Ram Mandir verdict. Sometimes I genuinely feel bad for her; she spends day and night praising Bollywood, hoping to get work, but somehow the work never comes."
Another user wrote, "SWARA felt sorry for the Ram Janmabhoomi verdict. We feel sorry for Swara. She saw a court order. We saw Ram. Only Punyatmas can see Him."
A third user commented, "Swara Bhasker apparently had a whole “sorry and ashamed” campaign in the Khans’ DMs over the Ayodhya verdict. Imagine having to personally apologise for your own faith just to prove your secular credentials. The desperation writes itself."
About Swara Bhasker And Fahad Ahmad's Love Story
Swara Bhasker sat down for an interview along with her husband, politician Fahad Ahmad. During the conversation, the couple opened up about how their love story began, and who was behind it.
According to them, it was former JNU student leader and research scholar Umar Khalid who brought them together. "Khalid was our cupid. He was the person who connected us," the couple said.
Swara Bhasker and Fahad Ahmad submitted their marriage documents in January 2023. A month later, on February 16, 2023, they officially registered their marriage under the Special Marriage Act. The ceremony was attended by family members and close friends.
The couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Raabiyaa, in September 2023.
FAQ
1. Who is Swara Bhasker's husband?
She is married to political activist and politician Fahad Ahmad. They tied the knot in early 2023.
2. What are Swara Bhasker's most famous movies?
She is best known for her roles in films like Tanu Weds Manu, Raanjhanaa, Nil Battey Sannata, and Veere Di Wedding.
3. Which university did Swara Bhasker graduate from?
She completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Delhi and earned her master's degree in Sociology from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).