She is a proud Indian who respects the “brave legacy” of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, actor Swara Bhasker said on Friday, days after a backlash over her social media post on stampedes and “embellished partly fictionalised filmy torture of Hindus from 500 years ago”.<\/p>\n

Bhasker, who has often been trolled for voicing her opinions, on Wednesday referenced “Chhaava”, the Vicky Kaushal-starrer historical drama on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, and the stampede at the Maha Kumbh and the New Delhi Railaway station in a post on X. But she did not specifically mention either.<\/p>\n

“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,” she wrote.<\/p>\n

Faced with a barrage of criticism, the “Veere Di Wedding” actor on Friday went on X to explain her stance. “My tweet has generated much debate & avoidable misunderstanding. Without any doubt I respect the brave legacy and contribution of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.. especially his ideas of social justice & respect for women.<\/p>\n

“My limited point is that glorifying our history is great but please don’t misuse the glory of the past to hide the mistakes & failure of present times. Historical understanding should always be used to unite people & not to divide and divert attention from current issues,” she said.<\/p>\n

The 36-year-old also said she regrets making the comments if they hurt anyone’s sentiments.<\/p>\n

“Our history should unite us and give us strength to fight for a better and more inclusive future,” she added.<\/p>\n

At least 30 people died and 60 were injured in a stampede in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on January 29. On February 15, 18 people lost their lives in stampede at an overcrowded New Delhi Railway station.<\/p>\n

“Chhaava”, on the life of Shivaji’s son, is directed by Laxmikant Utekar. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna and has crossed Rs 200 crore at the box office since its release last Friday.<\/p>\n

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