Picture credits : Vaishnav & Apeksha, House Of Pixels
Swara Bhasker is a spectacular actress, who has changed the way we look at Bollywood films. After giving back to back thrilling performances, she has totally blown us over with her incredible transformation for her role in Veere Di Wedding.
Women Fitness had the wonderful opportunity to speak with the stunning actor, Swara Bhasker, and get to know more about her life, dreams and transformation!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Starting out as a debutante with a supporting role in the 2010 drama Madholal Keep Walking, you have come a long way giving ground-breaking performances in Tanu Weds Manu, Listen Amaya, Raanjhanaa, Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo, Nil Battey Sannata, Anaarkali of Aarah and now Veere Di Wedding. Share with us your incredible journey in Bollywood so far? If you had to define it in one word, what would that be?
Ms. Swara Bhasker:
I think the one word to describe my journey would be wholesome. I was a freshly graduated student from DU and JNU when I came to Bombay. As an outsider to the industry, I had to make my own way and pick my own path. I never had a Godfather figure staking an interest or their credibility in my career. That said, I think I’ve been very blessed. I met good people, landed good parts, those films turned out well and many of them became blockbusters and people came out of the theatre remembering my character with fondness and affection. And slowly I’ve made my own niche and my own identity. I’ve worked with the most iconic names of Bollywood Shyam Benegal (directed me in the mini series: Samvidhaan – the Making of the Indian Constitution), Farooque Sheikh (Listen Amaya), Sooraj Barjatya, Salman Khan, Aanand Rai and I’ve done critically acclaimed roles like Listen Amaya, Anaarkali of Aarah and with Nil Battey Sannata and Veerey Di Wedding. I’ve tasted commercial success in my protagonist based work as well. So all in all, I feel good!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Being a versatile actor, trained dancer and activist, provide us an insight on a day in your life.
Ms. Swara Bhasker:
My days are erratic and hectic but basically depend on whether I’m shooting or prepping for a shoot. If I’m shooting its pretty simple. I wake depending on my shift, so between 5-7am and reach set; shoot all day- normally 14 hour days; come home spend a good half hour removing my make up and showering and moisturising and then I CRASH! On the days I shoot- I cannot do anything else, it’s all consuming.
On off days – I wake up AS LATE as I can. I usually have either my pilates class, my gym workout to schedule in. I have meetings to do and there’s always one of my three cats that needs some care or a bath! So non shoot days are generally a chaotic mix of a whole lot of to-do’s and errands. The month always has lots of travel; and non-Bombay based events – so that needs to be looked after.
So yes, its a hectic but fun life!
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