Swara Bhasker recently took to her social media platforms to dismiss a viral tweet that was falsely attributed to her, which criticized Priyanka Chopra amid the ongoing Oscars controversy. On Wednesday, Swara made it clear that she had not authored the tweet in question, labeling the circulating screenshot as a fabrication.
In her statement, she expressed, “It seems some individuals have concocted this fake tweet to ridicule me. It’s quite a desperate move. I can create my own controversies, so there’s no need to drag me into someone else’s narrative. I understand you have an obsession with me, but I can provide my own content! So yes, this alleged tweet of mine is entirely FAKE!”
The tweet falsely credited to Swara stated, “No matter how much you pretend to appease some people, eventually your true self will be revealed, and you will face the consequences you deserve.”
Regarding Priyanka Chopra’s situation, the actress recently faced scrutiny during the Academy Awards, where she presented alongside actor-director Ben Stiller. The moment garnered attention when co-presenter Javier Bardem made a live statement advocating for “Free Palestine.” Priyanka’s reaction, which included an awkward smile while Bardem expressed his views, quickly became a topic of discussion online, with numerous users criticizing her perceived silence.
Political commentator Dhruv Rathee shared a video analyzing Priyanka’s response during the Oscars, captioning it, “Priyanka Chopra’s reaction at Oscars and Neutrality.” In the video, he remarked, “Observe Priyanka Chopra’s expression. Some might wonder what her fault was—she was quiet and chose not to take a political stance. But therein lies the issue. A position of neutrality often stems from privilege.” He elaborated, “If you’re not directly affected by conflict, you can afford to claim neutrality. In geopolitical contexts like the Israel–Iran situation, certain nations can declare neutrality due to their geographical distance. However, true humanity shines through those who choose to stand for what’s right, even from a place of privilege.”