Shruti Haasan Talks Mental Health, Nepo-Privilege, and Her Break from Films on In The Ring Filmfare

Shruti Haasan juggles between being an actor and professional singer - leaving everyone in awe of all her talent & charisma. The actor entered the ring and spoke to Filmfare's Editor-In-Chief Jitesh Pillai about working with directors A.R. Murugadoss & Harish Shankar in Telugu cinema and reveals how she was considered unlucky initially in the industry. Shruti shares about her childhood, growing up as a curious kid, her time when she took a break from films and waiting for the right projects to come her way.

Haasan mentions acting happened to her organically as her parents Kamal Haasan & Sarika were in the show business right from when they started as child actors. She goes on to talk about her parents' separation which was challenging yet the process humbled her while growing up. So shifting from a Mercedes to a traveling in a local train didn't shock her rather it taught her valuable lessons.

Shruti being a trained singer went on to sing for legends like A.R. Rahman & Ilaiyaraaja, whom she considers her idols from the world of music. She also expresses the impact of rock music and reveals her favourite metal & rock artists. While as an actor, she admits on taking time off and working on her skills and reflects on the kind of choices she made while doing certain projects. It is with her international debut film - The Eye where she ended up working with an all female crew and further shared her experience of working with a female director.

The actor who will be seen with Rajinikanth in Coolie in her next, gets candid about her learnings from her past relationships, addressing her mental health, navigating sexist spaces and more.

Watch this episode as Shruti talks about her journey in Bollywood and Telugu cinema, highlighting her major influences as an actor.

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1:08 - Shruti Haasan's Message to Her Younger Self
3:43 - Exploring Curiosity: Shruti's Childhood Journey
5:00 - Being Misunderstood in the Film Industry
5:39 - International Debut: The Eye and Working with an All-Female Crew
7:14 - Shruti Haasan on Gender Equality: “I Don't Like Token Feminism”
8:30 - Challenges of Working with a Female Director
11:33 - Shruti Haasan on Directors A.R. Murugadoss & Harish Shankar
11:57 - Breaking the Myth of Being Unlucky in the Industry
12:44 - Shruti Talks About Her Parents' Separation & Her Personal Growth
14:42 - Kamal Haasan: Her Father and Inspiration
16:27 - No Regrets: Shruti Reflects on Her Break from Films
18:21 - Her "Disaster Debut" and the Wait for the Right Projects
19:27 - Shruti Haasan's Journey into Music
20:16 - Rock Music's Influence on Shruti Haasan’s Artistry
21:05 - A.R. Rahman & Ilaiyaraaja: Shruti's Musical Idols
21:57 - Shruti Haasan on the Benefits of Nepotism
24:00 - Working with Rajinikanth in Coolie: Shruti’s Upcoming Project
27:13 - Fond Memories of Sridevi and Her Influence on Shruti
28:19 - Shruti Haasan's Experience Working with Dimple Kapadia
29:20 - Navigating Sexist Spaces in the Industry
31:53 - The Privilege of Being Kamal Haasan's Daughter
34:14 - Shruti's Reflections on Her Parents' Journey in Cinema
36:48 - Growing Up with Sister Akshara and Family Lessons
38:00 - Shruti Haasan's Apologies: “I’ve Hurt Some People”
39:33 - Shruti on Relationships, Exes, and Life Lessons
42:21 - Shruti Haasan Opens Up About Her Mental Health Journey
48:05 - Shruti’s 4 AM Friend: A Candid Conversation
48:17 - Kamal Haasan's Influence: A Father's Role in Shruti’s Life
48:42 - Shruti’s Goth Awakening & Her Favorite Metal Bands
49:40 - Addressing Mental Health: Shruti's Personal Insights

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