On August 18, 2025, Bollywood actress Swara Bhaskar ignited headlines during an interview on Pati Patni Aur Panga—Jodiyon Ka Reality Check, revealing Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav as her crush while discussing bisexuality. Bhaskar, known for Raanjhanaa, appeared alongside husband Fahad Ahmad. She stated, “We are all bisexual,” and admitted her admiration for Yadav, wife of Akhilesh Yadav. The viral clip spread across Indian social media platforms. The interview aired days before August 20, 2025. Her unfiltered remarks, made humorously, triggered debates and trolling online.
The Interview That Shook the Internet
During the reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga, hosted by Munawar Faruqui and Sonali Bendre, Swara Bhaskar, alongside her husband, Samajwadi Party leader Fahad Ahmad, made waves with her candid comments. When asked about her crush, Bhaskar named Dimple Yadav, saying, “I have a crush on Dimple Yadav ji. I met her recently, and she’s wonderful.” She jokingly added, “I’ve already jeopard of ruined [Fahad’s] career in Maharashtra, and now UP politics isn’t looking great either,” . Her remarks, delivered with a laugh, sparked a viral video that amassed millions of views.
Bisexuality and Cultural Ideology
Bhaskar framed her crush within a broader discussion on sexuality, stating, “If you leave people to themselves, we are actually bisexual, but heterosexuality is an ideology that has been put in us for thousands of years. Because that’s how the human race will perpetuate, so it has to be the norm,” . This philosophical take, suggesting bisexuality as a natural state suppressed by cultural norms, drew mixed reactions. Some lauded her boldness, with X posts calling it “refreshingly honest,” while others criticized it as unscientific, with one user writing, “She’s speaking for everyone without evidence,”
Social Media Backlash and Support
The revelation about Dimple Yadav, a prominent MP known for her grace, fueled intense online reactions. X posts ranged from humorous jabs—“Poor Akhilesh and Fahad!”—to harsh trolling, with 60% of comments negative. Critics linked Bhaskar’s comments to political ambitions, with one user quipping, “She’s angling for a Samajwadi Party ticket,” . Supporters, however, praised her openness, noting her January 2025 birthday post for Yadav: “Warm and heartfelt birthday wishes to the ever graceful
Implications and Ongoing Narrative
Bhaskar, a vocal advocate on caste, class, and gender, is no stranger to controversy, having faced backlash for past remarks, like her 2025 tweet on the Mahakumbh stampede. Her comments on Yadav and bisexuality, while philosophical, risk being misconstrued as personal revelations. With her daughter Raabiyaa born in 2023 and her focus on motherhood, Bhaskar remains active on social media, recently calling out casteist trolls. Will her remarks reshape perceptions of sexuality in India or fuel more trolling? As she prepares for Mrs. Falani, Bhaskar’s unfiltered voice continues to provoke and inspire.
-By Manoj H