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Actress Swara Bhaskar Faces FIR After Controversial Padmavati Remarks Spark Protests in Chittorgarh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 07:33 PM
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Swara Bhaskar’s remarks on Rani Padmavati have ignited protests in Chittorgarh, prompting the Jauhar Smriti Sansthan to seek a police FIR against her.
Swara Bhaskar, a well‑known Bollywood actress, made a statement linking the historic figure Rani Padmavati to contemporary debates, which many in Rajasthan’s cultural circles deemed disrespectful. The comment quickly went viral on social media, drawing sharp criticism from heritage activists and sections of the public who view Padmavati as a symbol of regional pride.
In Chittorgarh, the heartland of the Padmavati legend, women’s groups and local organisations gathered in large numbers to protest the actress’s remarks. Demonstrators held placards, chanted slogans demanding an apology, and called for legal action, asserting that the statement tarnished the memory of the queen.
Responding to the mounting pressure, the Jauhar Smriti Sansthan, an institution dedicated to preserving Rajput heritage, announced its intention to file a First Information Report (FIR) against Bhaskar. The Sansthan’s spokesperson said the FIR would allege deliberate defamation and hurt to community sentiments, and urged the police to act swiftly.
Local law‑enforcement officials confirmed receipt of the complaint and said they would investigate the matter in accordance with existing statutes. They appealed for calm, noting that freedom of expression must be balanced with respect for cultural sensitivities.
In Chittorgarh, the heartland of the Padmavati legend, women’s groups and local organisations gathered in large numbers to protest the actress’s remarks. Demonstrators held placards, chanted slogans demanding an apology, and called for legal action, asserting that the statement tarnished the memory of the queen.
Responding to the mounting pressure, the Jauhar Smriti Sansthan, an institution dedicated to preserving Rajput heritage, announced its intention to file a First Information Report (FIR) against Bhaskar. The Sansthan’s spokesperson said the FIR would allege deliberate defamation and hurt to community sentiments, and urged the police to act swiftly.
Local law‑enforcement officials confirmed receipt of the complaint and said they would investigate the matter in accordance with existing statutes. They appealed for calm, noting that freedom of expression must be balanced with respect for cultural sensitivities.