Akshara Haasan

“I trusted Balki sir for 'Shamitabh.' When I read the script, I loved it and I wanted to do it instantly.”

“I didn't want to do something that doesn't showcase my work best even though I'm grateful to people who think of me in their projects.”

“It was very easy to talk to my parents and family about a lot of things.”

“Kadaram Kondan' was an important movie for me.”

“I get goosebumps thinking about having worked under Raajkamal Films International, which has produced many important films.”

“I feel it's easier to deal with failure than to be successful and maintain it.”

“My books keep me occupied.”

“As part of a filmi family, it's easy to get things. But I don't want to get things easy. Yes, I may have a silver spoon in my mouth and all that, but I've struggled as well.”

“I learned a lot from Ajith sir. He is always humble and a thorough gentleman. Working with him is definitely an experience I'll never forget.”

“I used to use local transport to the shooting sets in Mumbai.”

“I play Holi with my family and friends whenever I get the chance; I don't like missing it.”

“I got offers after 'Shamitabh' but nothing worked out.”

“It is easy to make people cry. Everyone has pain in their lives and we all strive hard to keep that smile on our face.”

“I was born in Chennai and brought up in Chennai.”

“I will surely love to direct a film. It could be a short film as well.”

“If people knew who I was I would not have able to experience the grind that an assistant director goes through.”

“I will strive to establish my own identity.”

“When my parents separated, it made me stronger. I realised after a point of time that I can't do anything because it was their life... I had to let them do what they wanted to do. Their happiness was more important.”

“Irrespective of the big or small screen, I am open to experimenting with roles.”

“I connected to both Mr. Bachchan and Dhanush equally.”