“I love Mumbai for many reasons.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I’ve never considered myself a feminist, but I’m happy that I’ve been raised as a strong, independent woman.”
― Shruti Haasan
“My mother herself is a very independent woman, and I’ve had a leading example in this respect. And my father is a very liberal father who has always taught us to question things. He lives life on his own terms and stands by his beliefs. So, he has also been a great example.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I love the Mumbai monsoons, but it really does get messy.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I’m trained in classical music, and my favourites have always been rock n’ roll and blues, but I’ve grown up with different kinds of music around me because of my parents.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I never bothered about critics in the first place. And I’m not out to prove anything to anyone. Honestly, if I took every slight that someone made at me seriously, it just wouldn’t work.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Sleep is my best friend… A friend that helps you dream, relaxes, recharges, and is there at the end of every day!”
― Shruti Haasan
“I get to know whatever is written about me through social media. But I don’t take it seriously, because if someone has taken out time to cook up stories about me, I must have done something right.”
― Shruti Haasan
“My philosophy is to be strong and work hard.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I love this… being busy and working every day.”
― Shruti Haasan
“When I was a musician, I had no intention of taking up acting.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I am a musician who started acting.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I am happy wherever I get success.”
― Shruti Haasan
“This may sound strange, but I did not join the film industry to be a star and be successful.”
― Shruti Haasan
“The first and foremost criterion for me when selecting a film is the character I am playing, and then the director.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I don’t believe in method acting.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I really believe in trying to fulfil what my director wants, what I can do to make that scene better.”
― Shruti Haasan
“It’s always lovely to know new languages.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I liked the original ‘Dabangg.’ I’ve always felt ‘Dabangg’ was like a South Indian film.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Though the characters I have played are all very different, they are all strong, interesting women.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Eventually, the outcome of a film is not in my hands. What I do while making the film is in my hands, and that is what translates onto the screen.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I was getting a lot of offers in Telugu when I was shooting for ‘Oh My Friend’ and ‘Seventh Sense.’”
― Shruti Haasan
“I remember the location of ‘Apoorva Sahodarangal.’ As a kid, it was an exciting location to be in.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Somebody with no connection to the film industry may succeed, and somebody with all connections to the industry may not.”
― Shruti Haasan
“At the end of the day, nobody will do any favour to my dad by watching his daughter’s film.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I understand the repercussions of following in my father’s footsteps.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I started officially learning music when I was 14. I learnt Hindustani classical.”
― Shruti Haasan
“If I can tolerate my own singing, then people can do so, too.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Music is quite an enigma because it is many things together, and it is one whole body. Like a nucleus, it contains every idea, but the basic stand is the same.”
― Shruti Haasan
“With so many genres, music is so diverse, which is why it is an exciting thing to do in life.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I wish there was an autotune for acting. That would make everyone win the best acting award immediately.”
― Shruti Haasan
“When I was 14, I used to do music 365 days a year.”
― Shruti Haasan
“For actors, social media is a driving force.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I trained in Hindustani, and then I went to music school.”
― Shruti Haasan
“You can transform into any character of any age. It’s all in the mind.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I am neither a method actor nor a trained one. So, I don’t generally prepare for any role. Becoming the character and being in that moment are most important.”
― Shruti Haasan
“When we grow up, we tend to forget our first crush, first love, as we move along. Only when you see something on TV or hear someone say something do you go back to those moments.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Sometimes, when I listen to a song that reminds me of something that I went through, I think, ‘Oh my God, I wish I was back in that time!’”
― Shruti Haasan
“I did address my anxiety issues through therapy.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I think anxiety is the nature of most environments today, and people feel inadequate when they are not able to cope with it.”
― Shruti Haasan
“As an actor, I can just show up and do my job. The success and failure of the film depends on team work.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I love Kamal and Sarika because they are my parents. But nobody buys me a car because of that, and you aren’t flooded with offers, either.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I’m proud of my lineage but never really depended on it anyway whatsoever.”
― Shruti Haasan
“After your debut, it doesn’t matter whether your parents are actors or factory workers. All that matters is whether you can get the job done.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Everybody needs a hit, but at the same time, people have to like my work, too. I’m more thankful for the fact that people appreciated my work in every film, and I work hard to earn that.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I live in Mumbai with my mom and sister. And, of course, I always consider Chennai as home.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I tend to detach myself from movies once I’m done shooting them, because after that, it’s in the hands of God. And it doesn’t help if I panic.”
― Shruti Haasan
“The Tamil film ‘3’ is a movie that I will always be proud of, irrespective of whether it did well at the BO or not. It completely changed my career and people’s perspective of me as a performer.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I’ve learnt so much since I joined cinema. I just want to take it as a positive experience.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I don’t have the privilege of time to meet everyone all the time. But, I’ve always said that my dad is one of the most important people in my universe, and if someone’s important to him, I respect that person.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Any film that can entertain and has a message and cannot be slotted into any genre is unique.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Mum has discreet spontaneity – she has an ease in front of the camera, which comes naturally – whereas dad is a kind of an acting ninja. He attacks you with his acting, which is overwhelming.”
― Shruti Haasan
“What I am signing and what I’m not, I do not discuss with either of my parents. I decide.”
― Shruti Haasan
“When my first film flopped, I got damn depressed.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I want people to see my movies.”
― Shruti Haasan
“My life and time are important to me.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Only your work is your hands, and I focus on that.”
― Shruti Haasan
“There is an unrealistic pressure to perform like Kamal Haasan, and it’s unnatural, because he’s been in the industry for so many years, I don’t even take the comparisons seriously.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I try and watch as many different films as I can because every film has something to offer.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I watch and appreciate all genres.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I will never endorse a fairness product because I was not comfortable growing up being the darkest person in my family. Also, I won’t endorse alcohol, as I believe that it’s not good for health.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I’m a musician, and I discovered the power of music pretty early in life.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Playing music and singing are my forms of meditation.”
― Shruti Haasan
“With music, I’m transported to a place that radiates positive frequencies and immediately eases my worries.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Music has always taken me to my ‘thinking place’ – the one place that makes me dwell on the meaning of things and ponder why things are the way they are.”
― Shruti Haasan
“If having it easy means there are more doors open to you, then one must not forget that you still have to navigate your life yourself.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I’m not going to lie; having acting greats like Kamal Haasan and Sarika as parents has, in a sense, opened doors.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I was satisfied with my role in ‘Luck,’ and I am proud of the film.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I party only with my close friends in Chennai and L.A.”
― Shruti Haasan
“When I work with different musicians, I draw a lot of things from them, and that has really expanded my musical thinking.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I don’t think I’m defying stereotypes on purpose. If it so appears that way, so be it. For me, I’ve been brought up that way.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I have always believed that if a film has only two characters, but they do not make any sense, then the film’s meaningless.”
― Shruti Haasan
“If you have a five-second role in a film, and those five seconds make sense, then that is what matters.”
― Shruti Haasan
“As an actress, I should be playing my parts with conviction; otherwise, the audience won’t be convinced.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I turn to my parents for support, but their lives and careers are different and mine is different, so I don’t consult them regarding my career. I make my own choices.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I really love picking up subjects where people say, ‘How is this going to work?’ and trying to find a way to make it work because every story needs to be told.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Television is a huge industry, and actors down south are aware of it.”
― Shruti Haasan
“People are genuinely interested in other human beings and their stories.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Breaking expectations, even as an audience member, is something that I have enjoyed.”
― Shruti Haasan
“My idea of romance is pretty old school.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I love romantic comedies. When I am at home, and if I want to watch something, I would probably watch a romantic comedy.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I want to be a pan-India artist.”
― Shruti Haasan
“My South Indian audience matters to me a lot, so I like when they watch my Bollywood films. It feels great.”
― Shruti Haasan
“It is a conscious decision that I do films in different languages.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I am open to playback singing, but only if my acting schedule permits. I would love to sing for myself in my films, but that depends on the director and if the makers think my voice is needed.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I’ve never acted with my father, but we have always connected through music. He has been a great influence musically. He has always been encouraging about my music and is always happy when I sing.”
― Shruti Haasan
“We need to put an end to discrimination against women, and the power to bring about this change lies in our hands.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Music has always been my passion.”
― Shruti Haasan
“No amount of learning goes to waste. It adds to building your skill set and intellect.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I am nomadic by nature.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Having worked in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil film industries, I’ve been lucky to have travelled far and wide for shoots.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I take offence if I’m called arrogant, because I’ve been brought up in a family that does not endorse arrogance.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I have always been a fan of Mahesh Manjrekar’s work. I like the way he tells his stories. He manages to focus on aspects of human beings and of society, which we don’t often see in cinema.”
― Shruti Haasan
“In Mahesh Manjrekar’s films, women find their way into a realistic story in the most convincing way.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I am very bad at schmoozing, and I’m not overtly charming in social situations.”
― Shruti Haasan
“Blues, rock, and soul are part of the music I make, but there are Indian influences, too.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I started out dabbling in rock and roll; then I did playback, and I have also sung for my own songs on screen.”
― Shruti Haasan
“It really broke my heart when music took a back seat when I was concentrating more on films. It was like choosing between two children.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I want to act in films and use all my financial resources to fund independent music.”
― Shruti Haasan
“I first came to Mumbai when I was very young. My mom is from here, and dad always had some work around here, so Mumbai always felt like a second home. I moved here when I was 16 and went to junior college here as well.”
― Shruti Haasan
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