Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker sparked a debate by criticizing the public’s reaction to Vicky Kaushal’s latest release, Chhaava, in comparison to the Maha Kumbh stampede that occurred on January 29 in Prayagraj. In a thought-provoking post on social media platform X, Swara highlighted the stark contrast between the outrage over the film’s depiction of historical events and the relative silence over the tragic loss of lives in the stampede. Her comments have ignited widespread discussion on societal priorities and collective empathy.
Swara Bhasker criticizes public reaction to Chhaava compared to Maha Kumbh stampede: “Brain and soul-dead society”
Swara Bhasker took to her social media handle early on Wednesday, pointing out how the audience seemed more affected by the portrayal of historical torture in Chhaava than by the real-life deaths at the Maha Kumbh. Without explicitly naming the movie or its lead actor, she wrote, “A society that is more enraged at the heavily embellished partly fictionalised filmy torture of Hindus from 500 years ago than they are at the horrendous death by stampede & mismanagement + then alleged JCB bulldozer handling of corpses – is a brain & soul-dead society. #IYKYK (sic).”
Her remarks seemingly referenced viral videos showing audiences emotionally reacting to scenes depicting the torture and death of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb as depicted in the film’s climax.
A society that is more enraged at the heavily embellished partly fictionalised filmy torture of Hindus from 500 years ago than they are at the horrendous death by stampede & mismanagement + then alleged JCB bulldozer handling of corpses – is a brain & soul-dead society. #IYKYK
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) February 18, 2025
Public Reactions and Social Media Debate
Swara Bhasker’s comparison triggered a mixed response on social media. Some users agreed with her viewpoint, questioning why historical dramatization evoked stronger emotions than contemporary tragedies. Others criticized her for allegedly downplaying historical events. The debate intensified as users shared their perspectives on empathy, historical narratives, and current societal values.
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