Swara Bhaskar Says Padmaavat Criticism Ruined Her Acting Career

Swara Bhaskar is an actor who spoke at a public event in New Delhi.

She criticized a scene in the film Padmaavat that shows women committing jauhar.

She said the scene could make rape survivors feel that suicide is the only way to protect their honor.

Bhaskar had previously defended the film when it faced attacks from the Karni Sena.

She said her public letter criticizing the scene angered some male film directors.

According to her, speaking about politics and social issues has hurt her acting career.

She also said she feels able to speak because she grew up with safety and privilege.

At the event, she talked about feminism, protests, Gaza, and her love of acting.

She said people should fight for the India described in the Constitution.