Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/04/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Latest News about Swara Bhaskar
02/09/2026
Swara Bhasker revisited the controversy around her 2018 open letter on Padmaavat and clarified her comments after a clip resurfaced online. Her remarks renewed criticism from some Rajput groups and public figures, who accused her of insulting historical traditions and the memory of Rajput women.
08/08/2026
Swara Bhasker was hospitalized after testing positive for dengue and shared the update with fans on Instagram. The report stated that she posted a hospital selfie and said the illness escalated quickly, but no further details about her treatment or recovery were disclosed.
15/07/2026
Swara Bhasker joined a protest connected to the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar and met Sonam Wangchuk during his hunger strike. She later shared photos on Instagram Stories, expressing support for the cause and praising Wangchuk’s efforts for children’s future.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Swara Bhaskar Chitrapu |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification 1 | B.A. in English Literature |
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| Qualification 2 | M.A. in Sociology from Jawaharlal Nehru University |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Husband | Fahad Ahmad |
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Family
| Father | Chitrapu Uday Bhaskar (Columnist, Retired Commodore) |
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| Mother | Ira Bhaskar (Professor of Cinema Studies) |
| Siblings | Ishan Bhaskar (Elder) |
| Spouse | Fahad Ahmad |
| Children | Raabiyaa (born on 23 September 2023) |
Career
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| Notable Works | Tanu Weds Manu (2011), Raanjhanaa (2013), Nil Battey Sannata (2016), Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015), Veere Di Wedding (2018), Rasbhari (2019), Flesh (2020) |
Favourites
| Food | Guacamole, Dosa, Aloo sabzi, Maggi, Italian cuisine | ||||
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| Beverage(s) | Masala tea, Coffee, Kale spinach apple smoothie, Bloody Mary | ||||
| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan | ||||
| Actress | Meryl Streep | ||||
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| Director(s) | Aanand L. Rai, Vishal Bhardwaj, Anurag Kashyap, Ashwini Iyer Tiwari, Hansal Mehta, Joe Wright, Wong-Kar-Wai | ||||
| TV Show | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | ||||
| Play | Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' directed by Yael Farber | ||||
| Song | Hips Don't Lie by Shakira | ||||
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| Colour | White | ||||
| Restaurant | Dishoom in London | ||||
| Travel Destination(s) | Italy, Istanbul, Beirut | ||||
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | BMW X1 |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/swarabhaskar/ | |
| https://x.com/ReallySwara |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Swara's father is Telugu, and her mother is Bihari, making her part of a multicultural family. | |
| 2. Her father, Chitrapu Uday Bhaskar, is a retired Commodore in the Indian Navy and a respected expert in Indian security and strategic affairs. | |
| 3. She went to school with actress Minissha Lamba. | |
| 4. Swara has been actively vocal about social issues since her college days. | |
| 5. At the age of 7, she discovered her love for dancing and trained in Bharatanatyam under Guru Leela Samson. | |
| 6. She started her acting journey with N.K. Sharma's 'Act One' theater group in Delhi. | |
| 7. After relocating to Mumbai in 2008, Swara faced initial challenges but eventually appeared in 'Madholal Keep Walking' and 'Tanu Weds Manu.' | |
| 8. She gained widespread recognition for her role as "Payal" in 'Tanu Weds Manu' (2011) and as "Bindiya" in 'Raanjhanaa' (2013). | |
| 9. She forged a friendship with Sonam Kapoor while working on 'Raanjhanaa.' | |
| 10. In 2015, Swara appeared as a guest on the Pakistani TV comedy show 'Mazaaq Raat.' | |
| 11. She gifted Salman Khan a vintage box for his paints and brushes. | |
| 12. Swara is passionate about animals and cares for three cats named Kulfi, Utpaati, and Atom, along with feeding stray animals. | |
| 13. In 2016, she transitioned to a vegetarian diet for health reasons. | |
| 14. Swara aspires to portray Indira Gandhi in a biopic about the former Indian Prime Minister. |