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Swara Bhaskar’s Jauhar Comment on ‘Padmaavat’ Sparks Outcry from Karani Sena in Jaipur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 08:36 PM
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Actress Swara Bhaskar’s remarks linking the historic practice of jauhar to the film ‘Padmaavat’ have drawn criticism from Karani Sena’s women’s wing leader Kirti Rathod, who called the comment disrespectful to the sacrifice of Rajput women.
Swara Bhaskar, known for her varied roles in Hindi cinema, recently made a public statement about the depiction of jauhar in the 2018 historical drama ‘Padmaavat’. She suggested that the film’s portrayal of the practice warranted discussion.
The comment quickly attracted backlash in Rajasthan, where the historic episode is culturally sensitive. Kirti Rathod, president of the women’s wing of the Karani Sena, condemned the remark, saying it disrespected the martyrdom of Rajput women who chose jauhar.
Rathod announced that the Karani Sena would voice its opposition through protests and social‑media campaigns, urging public figures to refrain from trivialising the sacrifice associated with the historic event.
The controversy adds to ongoing debates about the representation of Rajput history in popular media, with several groups in the state calling for responsible storytelling.
The comment quickly attracted backlash in Rajasthan, where the historic episode is culturally sensitive. Kirti Rathod, president of the women’s wing of the Karani Sena, condemned the remark, saying it disrespected the martyrdom of Rajput women who chose jauhar.
Rathod announced that the Karani Sena would voice its opposition through protests and social‑media campaigns, urging public figures to refrain from trivialising the sacrifice associated with the historic event.
The controversy adds to ongoing debates about the representation of Rajput history in popular media, with several groups in the state calling for responsible storytelling.