Swara Bhasker, known for her outspoken views and performances in films like "Raanjhna" and "Tanu Weds Manu", has been the subject of much discussion regarding a potential entry into politics. While married to politician Fahad Ahmad, a member of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Bhasker has often voiced her opinions on various social and political issues. However, the actress has expressed reservations about pursuing a full-time political career, citing her personality and approach to controversies as key reasons.

Bhasker believes that politics extends beyond the pursuit of power and positions. In her view, it encompasses raising awareness, advocating for causes, highlighting important issues, voicing support, participating in protests, and engaging with the public. She has been actively involved in these aspects, using her platform to speak out on matters she believes in.

Despite her active engagement in political discourse, Bhasker has stated that she has never been particularly drawn to electoral politics and sees little personal gain in it. She gained first-hand experience of the challenges of electoral politics through her involvement in her husband, Fahad Ahmad's, election campaigns. She realized that her own personality might not be best suited for the patience and restraint often required in the political arena.

Bhasker has joked about her tendency to find herself at the center of controversy simply by speaking her mind. She feels that constantly handling political controversies would be too challenging for her personality. She admitted that she doesn't possess the quality of being able to hold back, which she likens to the legendary Neelkanth, who held poison in his throat.

In a recent interview with BBC News India, Bhasker revealed that she believes she has been "blacklisted" by Bollywood due to her political opinions. She stated that it is an open secret and that she is not very bitter about it, as she chose this path and knew there would be a price to pay. She admits that it feels bad as she loves her work and considers herself a competent actor, but she understands the context. Bhasker clarified that she doesn't blame Bollywood alone for her situation, highlighting the broader societal context where dissenting opinions are punished.

While Bhasker may not be actively pursuing a traditional political career, she remains committed to using her voice and platform to advocate for the issues she cares about. She sees politics as more than just electoral battles and believes that one can contribute to the political landscape through various means, including raising awareness and supporting causes.

Currently, Bhasker is seen on the reality show "Pati Patni aur Panga" with her husband, Fahad Ahmad. She is also focusing on her role as a mother to her daughter Raabiya, whom she welcomed in 2023. Bhasker has stated that motherhood has had a profound impact on her priorities, and she is not in a hurry to return to films. Her next film project is "Mrs Falani", for which shooting has been completed, but a release date is yet to be announced.

Ultimately, while the possibility of Swara Bhasker entering formal politics remains open, her current focus seems to be on balancing her personal life, her acting career, and her commitment to speaking out on issues she believes in.