Swara's father is Telugu, and her mother is Bihari, making her part of a multicultural family. |
Her father, Chitrapu Uday Bhaskar, is a retired Commodore in the Indian Navy and a respected expert in Indian security and strategic affairs. |
She went to school with actress Minissha Lamba. |
Swara has been actively vocal about social issues since her college days. |
At the age of 7, she discovered her love for dancing and trained in Bharatanatyam under Guru Leela Samson. |
She started her acting journey with N.K. Sharma's 'Act One' theater group in Delhi. |
After relocating to Mumbai in 2008, Swara faced initial challenges but eventually appeared in 'Madholal Keep Walking' and 'Tanu Weds Manu.' |
She gained widespread recognition for her role as "Payal" in 'Tanu Weds Manu' (2011) and as "Bindiya" in 'Raanjhanaa' (2013). |
She forged a friendship with Sonam Kapoor while working on 'Raanjhanaa.' |
In 2015, Swara appeared as a guest on the Pakistani TV comedy show 'Mazaaq Raat.' |
She gifted Salman Khan a vintage box for his paints and brushes. |
Swara is passionate about animals and cares for three cats named Kulfi, Utpaati, and Atom, along with feeding stray animals. |
In 2016, she transitioned to a vegetarian diet for health reasons. |
Swara aspires to portray Indira Gandhi in a biopic about the former Indian Prime Minister. |