A biography for Shruti Haasanhasn’t been written yet.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Though the characters I have played are all very different, they are all strong, interesting women.”
“My life and time are important to me.”
“We need to put an end to discrimination against women, and the power to bring about this change lies in our hands.”
“I want to be a pan-India artist.”
“I want people to see my movies.”
“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.”
“I started officially learning music when I was 14. I learnt Hindustani classical.”
“I trained in Hindustani, and then I went to music school.”
“I love Mumbai for many reasons.”
“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.”
“Playing music and singing are my forms of meditation.”
“I'm proud of my lineage but never really depended on it anyway whatsoever.”
“Blues, rock, and soul are part of the music I make, but there are Indian influences, too.”
“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.”
“I was satisfied with my role in 'Luck,' and I am proud of the film.”
“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.”
“You can transform into any character of any age. It's all in the mind.”