Swara Bhasker, who is known for films like ‘Raanjhanaa’, ‘Veere Di Wedding’, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’, is currently seen in the reality show ‘Pati Patni Aur Panga’ with her politician-husband Fahad Ahmad. The actress has now shut down a social media user who trolled Fahad and called him a ‘Chhapri’.
Troll mocks Fahad Ahmad’s appearance on show
Several videos of Swara and Fahad from the show, which recently premiered, have been making the rounds on social media. Reacting to one clip, a troll wrote on X, “After watching @Parineeti Chopra taking her husband to talk shows for PR, @ReallySwara thought of doing the same.”The user went on to add, “She took his Dongri ka chapri husband to a reality show. Forget PR, his husband was looking like a street vendor from Dongri (sic).”
Actress defends street vendors and community
She called out Twitter users for their ‘casteist’ digs at her husband saying that people “do not seem to know that Chhapri is a casteist slang.. a derogatory term used to describe a community that fixes ‘chappars’ or thatched huts.” While speaking up for the community, she said, “Also nothing wrong with being a street vendor from Dongri or anywhere you casteist / classist trash-brain! #casteistAlert.”Swara has often been at the centre of online controversies. She has also faced trolling and hate in the past because of her political views and outspoken opinions.
Reality show brings couples’ dynamics to light
On 16 February 2023, Swara married Fahad Ahmad. Later that year, on 23 September, the couple welcomed their daughter, Rabiya. In ‘Pati Patni Aur Panga’, hosted by Sonali Bendre and Munawar Faruqui, Swara and Fahad share the screen to give viewers an unfiltered look at relationships. Swara Bhasker and Fahad Ahmad’s marital journey began with a simple court marriage, followed by a ten-day celebration at her nana-nani’s home in Delhi. After the grand launch, ‘Pati Patni Aur Panga – Jodiyon Ka Reality Check’, Swara said, “There was something poetic about beginning our married life in the same home where I spent my childhood… it was far from perfect, but we made it our own.” Fahad added, “Two families with completely different backgrounds, suddenly laughing, dancing… The best part was watching bonds form in real time. That’s the stuff no planner can design.”
