Swastika made her debut with Hemanter Pakhi (2002), but it was the role of Rani in the action-comedy Mastan (2004) opposite Jeet that catapulted her to mainstream stardom. During this era, she became a familiar face in the "Kolkata Day" romantic drama genre, starring in hits like Kranti (2006), Partner (2008), and Ami Subhash Bolchi (2011). While these films established her as a glamorous commercial lead, they only hinted at the depth she would later explore.
Reinvention and the Rise of the Arthouse Queen (2008–2013) Swastika made her debut with Hemanter Pakhi (2002),
of her lesser-known critical hits like Kia and Cosmos . Comparisons between her Bengali roles and her Hindi roles. starring in hits like Kranti (2006)