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Swara Bhasker recalls drunk director’s unwanted hug request at her door
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 05:49 AM
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Actress Swara Bhasker said she felt scared when a drunk director knocked on her door and asked for a hug. She recounted the incident in a recent interview.
Swara Bhasker spoke about an unsettling experience she had with a film director who arrived at her residence while intoxicated. According to her recollection, the director knocked on her door and requested a hug, leaving her feeling uncomfortable and scared.
The actress described the moment as frightening, emphasizing that she did not expect such behaviour from a professional colleague. She said she managed to handle the situation but the incident stayed with her.
Swara did not name the director in her account, focusing instead on how the episode highlighted issues of personal boundaries in the industry. Her comments have sparked conversations about safety and respect on film sets.
The actress described the moment as frightening, emphasizing that she did not expect such behaviour from a professional colleague. She said she managed to handle the situation but the incident stayed with her.
Swara did not name the director in her account, focusing instead on how the episode highlighted issues of personal boundaries in the industry. Her comments have sparked conversations about safety and respect on film sets.