Shruti Haasan

“I remember the location of 'Apoorva Sahodarangal.' As a kid, it was an exciting location to be in.”

“With music, I'm transported to a place that radiates positive frequencies and immediately eases my worries.”

“Sleep is my best friend... A friend that helps you dream, relaxes, recharges, and is there at the end of every day!”

“For actors, social media is a driving force.”

“I was getting a lot of offers in Telugu when I was shooting for 'Oh My Friend' and 'Seventh Sense.'”

“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.”

“I love the Mumbai monsoons, but it really does get messy.”

“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.”

“No amount of learning goes to waste. It adds to building your skill set and intellect.”

“I've never considered myself a feminist, but I'm happy that I've been raised as a strong, independent woman.”

“I try and watch as many different films as I can because every film has something to offer.”

“Only your work is your hands, and I focus on that.”

“This may sound strange, but I did not join the film industry to be a star and be successful.”

“As an actress, I should be playing my parts with conviction; otherwise, the audience won't be convinced.”

“When I work with different musicians, I draw a lot of things from them, and that has really expanded my musical thinking.”

“When I was a musician, I had no intention of taking up acting.”

“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 this... being busy and working every day.”

“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.”

“I'm a musician, and I discovered the power of music pretty early in life.”