Swara Bhasker Reveals Aditya Chopra’s Dismissal for Sultan Role
Swara Bhasker shares her journey in Bollywood and a past encounter with Aditya Chopra.
Swara Bhasker, a prominent figure in Bollywood, has been vocal about pursuing roles without hesitation. In a recent chat, she recounted her attempt to secure a part alongside Salman Khan in a film directed by Aditya Chopra. Unfortunately, Chopra turned down her request politely.
Swara Reflects on Her Experience
Swara explained her approach to seeking roles, recalling, “I told him, ‘I think, sir, you should cast me; I would make a very good wrestler.’ He responded, ‘No, I don’t think so, Swara.’ I accepted his decision. It’s important for outsiders like myself to be proactive. Everything I’ve earned, I’ve done through hard work.”
She further added, “I’m generally polite, but when it comes to asking for work, I have no shame. It’s essential to express interest. I always say, ‘I would love to work with you, please consider me.’ However, since becoming pregnant, I haven’t actively sought roles.”
Though Swara didn’t land a role in *Sultan*, she did play a supporting character in the 2015 film *Prem Ratan Dhan Payo*.
About *Sultan*
Released in 2016, *Sultan* is a sports drama directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by Aditya Chopra. The film stars Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma, with Randeep Hooda and Amit Sadh also in significant roles.
It follows the story of Sultan Ali Khan, a wrestler and former champion, whose rising career negatively impacts his personal life. The film was a commercial success, grossing over ₹607.84 crore worldwide against a budget of ₹80 crore.
Swara Bhasker’s Recent Projects
Currently, Swara is featured in the reality show *Pati Patni Aur Panga,* alongside her husband Fahad Ahmad. Hosted by Sonali Bendre and Munawar Faruqui, the show challenges celebrity couples with various tasks, available for viewing on JioHotstar.
What are your thoughts on Swara’s journey and her experience in the film industry?
