Shriya Pilgaonkar addressed Swara Bhasker's remarks on the Padmaavat Jauhar sequence. She emphasized understanding historical practices within their original social and cultural contexts.
Cultural values evolve with changing circumstances and human experiences over time. Swara Bhasker later clarified her comments, stating they were misinterpreted by many.
Her original criticism questioned the film's message to rape survivors.
This story was reported by The Times of India. Read the full coverage at The Times of India.
