Swara Bhasker is one of Bollywood’s most popular actresses. The actress recently revealed that she is expecting her first child. Swara confessed to Mid-Day that she has applied for adoption and is currently on the waiting list with the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA).

Sharing her excitement, she said, “I’ve always wanted a family and children. I realised that adoption was a way to marry these things. Luckily in India, the State allows single women to adopt. I met many couples who have adopted children, met some children who were adopted and are now almost adults. I read up on the process and experience.”

Swara also revealed that her parents are supportive of her decision. “I am now a prospective adoptive parent in CARA. I know the waiting period is long, often as long as three years, but I can’t wait to be a parent to a child through adoption,” she added.

She got the Best Actress Award in a Supporting Role for her portrayal in the short film Sheer Qorma recently. Faraz Arif directed the film, which also stars Divya Dutta, Kalyanee Mulay, Shabana Azmi, and others.