Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by Shruti Haasan

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian actress Shruti Haasan.
Last updated on November 25, 2024.
Shruti Haasan

Shruti Haasan is an Indian actress and playback singer who works predominantly in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema. Born in the Haasan family, she is the daughter of actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan and actress Sarika Thakur.

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.
At the end of the day, nobody will do any favour to my dad by watching his daughter's film.
The first and foremost criterion for me when selecting a film is the character I am playing, and then the director. — © Shruti Haasan
The first and foremost criterion for me when selecting a film is the character I am playing, and then the director.
I wish there was an autotune for acting. That would make everyone win the best acting award immediately.
I remember the location of 'Apoorva Sahodarangal.' As a kid, it was an exciting location to be in.
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.
For actors, social media is a driving force.
This may sound strange, but I did not join the film industry to be a star and be successful.
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.
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.
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!'
I am happy wherever I get success.
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 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.
What I am signing and what I'm not, I do not discuss with either of my parents. I decide.
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.
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.
I'm proud of my lineage but never really depended on it anyway whatsoever.
I live in Mumbai with my mom and sister. And, of course, I always consider Chennai as home.
Only your work is your hands, and I focus on that.
I really believe in trying to fulfil what my director wants, what I can do to make that scene better.
I trained in Hindustani, and then I went to music school.
I watch and appreciate all genres.
I am a musician who started acting.
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.
When I was a musician, I had no intention of taking up acting.
No amount of learning goes to waste. It adds to building your skill set and intellect.
You can transform into any character of any age. It's all in the mind.
Though the characters I have played are all very different, they are all strong, interesting women.
I liked the original 'Dabangg.' I've always felt 'Dabangg' was like a South Indian film.
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.
I was getting a lot of offers in Telugu when I was shooting for 'Oh My Friend' and 'Seventh Sense.'
I understand the repercussions of following in my father's footsteps.
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.
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.
I started officially learning music when I was 14. I learnt Hindustani classical.
My life and time are important to me.
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.
I did address my anxiety issues through therapy. — © Shruti Haasan
I did address my anxiety issues through therapy.
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.
I think anxiety is the nature of most environments today, and people feel inadequate when they are not able to cope with it.
When my first film flopped, I got damn depressed.
I try and watch as many different films as I can because every film has something to offer.
I want people to see my movies.
My philosophy is to be strong and work hard.
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.
I love the Mumbai monsoons, but it really does get messy.
With so many genres, music is so diverse, which is why it is an exciting thing to do in life.
I love this... being busy and working every day. — © Shruti Haasan
I love this... being busy and working every day.
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.
It's always lovely to know new languages.
I've never considered myself a feminist, but I'm happy that I've been raised as a strong, independent woman.
As an actor, I can just show up and do my job. The success and failure of the film depends on team work.
When I was 14, I used to do music 365 days a year.
If I can tolerate my own singing, then people can do so, too.
Any film that can entertain and has a message and cannot be slotted into any genre is unique.
Sleep is my best friend... A friend that helps you dream, relaxes, recharges, and is there at the end of every day!
I don't believe in method acting.
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.
Somebody with no connection to the film industry may succeed, and somebody with all connections to the industry may not.
I've learnt so much since I joined cinema. I just want to take it as a positive experience.
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