Swara Bhasker Recalls Disturbing Filmmaker Encounter on Reality Show

Actress Swara Bhasker, currently a participant on Amazon Prime Video and MX Player's "Rise and Fall Season 2," recently shared a distressing experience she faced after being cast as a leading lady in a film. Speaking with fellow contestants, Bhasker detailed an incident that occurred "just after Tanu Weds Manu," a film she described as her "big lead film," for a project requiring a 56-day shoot.

Bhasker recounted that the filmmaker initially sent her poetry about her appearance, asserting that directors must "love their actors." A pivotal moment arose during a romantic scene rehearsal when the director insisted on practicing privately with her. Bhasker refused, requesting the presence of the actor and cameraperson, noting she was the "only woman at the guesthouse." She later observed the director and cinematographer drinking, stating, "Why is a young woman, a girl in her early 20s, rehearsing with two drunk men? I was so scared, I left that place as soon as possible."

The actress further alleged that the filmmaker repeatedly knocked on her door at night. Upon opening it, she found him "swaying and asking me for a hug." Despite her refusal, he "kept slurring and pushing for it." Bhasker stated she told him he was scaring her, concluding, "I couldn’t do anything more; he’s the director of the film." Her account has since been circulating on social media.

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Editor's note: The draft provides a faithful account of the actress's claims as detailed in the source, maintaining the necessary context of her reality show appearance.

This article is AI-generated and fact-gated. Original reporting: Bollywood Hungama