Swara Bhasker has spoken out to clear the air. The actress says she never called Rani Padmavati a coward. She also says she did not disrespect the other queens or the women who performed Jauhar.
Her statement comes after confusion spread about her views. In her own words, she wants to set the record straight.
Swara Bhasker's Clarification on Rani Padmavati and Jauhar
Swara Bhasker made her position clear in a direct statement. She said, "I want to make it absolutely clear that I did not say that Rani Padmavati was a coward, or that the other women, the queens of the palace, and the women who did Jauhar were cowards."
This is a firm denial. She is addressing a specific accusation — that she insulted a historical figure and the women who followed a painful tradition.
Why This Statement Matters
The clarification is important because the original claim sparked strong reactions. Rani Padmavati is a revered figure in Indian history. Any comment about her — or about Jauhar — carries weight.
Swara Bhasker is not just denying a personal insult. She is also defending the memory of the women who chose Jauhar. By saying they were not cowards, she is acknowledging their courage, even if the act itself is debated.
"I want to make it absolutely clear that I did not say that Rani Padmavati was a coward, or that the other women, the queens of the palace, and the women who did Jauhar were cowards." — Swara Bhasker
Our Take: A Necessary Correction
To put it plainly, this clarification was needed. In the rush of online debate, words can get twisted. Swara Bhasker has now drawn a clear line.
She is saying: criticising a practice is not the same as insulting the people who lived it. You can question Jauhar as a historical event without calling the women who took part in it cowards.
That is a fair distinction. It respects both the historical figures and the right to debate history. For readers, the takeaway is simple — before judging anyone's words, wait for their full statement. Here, Swara Bhasker has given hers.