Swara Bhasker is known for expressing her opinion without fear, especially with regard to the country's socio-political situation, and is not afraid to engender controversy in the process. The films she directed also reflect her attitude towards women, society and liberation in general. She recently took on Twitter to give her opinion on the news of a Kerala MP calling a religious prostitute for charges against a bishop. Swara wrote that she was ashamed and disgusted by this shameful slut. Vivek Agnihotri, director and screenwriter, went on Twitter to make fun of him, but he did not stop there. He tried to smear Bhasker by writing, "Where's the sign – #MeTooProstituteNun", he took a rush to an important #MeToo move and dismissed Swara's idea in turn, bitch. Swara did not back off and retorted with a tweet of anger.
Swara Bhasker wrote: "Vivek. I just want to point out that you are using the trauma of women who have survived a rape to shame and abuse you in public of a woman you do not like. In the rare moments of mental health that can get into your brain – otherwise unbalanced by hate – think how low that is. Vivek did not back down and called the Veere Di Wedding actress "fake" and "melodramatic". He wrote, "Swara. Stop this false melodrama. What did your gang think when you ran #MeTooUrbanNaxals to support those who raped not only girls but the whole country for 50 years? Keep your fakeness to yourself. #StupidLiberals. "
Swara immediately complained to Twitter authorities and locked Vivek's account and made sure to remove all the vile tweets from him. This act has been praised by his fans. Swara thanked Twitter for its timely action and wrote: "Thank you @ TwitterIndia @TwitterSupport 4 …