Mumbai: Shruti Haasan bares it all in the latest episode of In The Ring With Filmfare, now streaming on Filmfare’s YouTube channel. In a raw and candid conversation with Jitesh Pillai, the multifaceted star opens up about her journey, inner struggles, and resilience — revealing why she’s more than just a celebrity kid.
Known for her versatility across Indian cinema and Hollywood, Shruti has created her own legacy beyond the shadows of her legendary parents, Kamal Haasan and Sarika. From being branded “unlucky” early in her career to finding peace through therapy, her story is as real as it gets.
💥 Shattering the ‘Unlucky’ Myth
Shruti recounted the unfair label she received at the beginning of her career:
“There was this whole myth in the Telugu industry that I was unlucky because my first two films didn’t do well. But people didn’t see the full picture — both had the same lead actor, and I was simply written off.”
💔 On Relationships, Heartbreaks & Healing
Shruti also got deeply personal about love and relationships:
“I wish I wasn’t so influenced by my relationships. When I’m in, I go all in — and when I leave, I run. People say, ‘Which boyfriend is this?’ but for me, it’s about how many times I’ve failed at finding true love. I close every chapter with no regrets.”
🧠 Mental Health and Her Battle with Anxiety
Sharing her mental health struggles, Shruti revealed:
“I was diagnosed with anxiety, especially after long work hours. Medication didn’t help, so I chose talk therapy and built my own toolkit to handle panic attacks. I prefer healing on my own — it’s a continuous process.”
🎭 Life Lessons from Kamal Haasan
While she deeply respects her father’s legacy, Shruti emphasized he raised her without any pressure:
“He didn’t expect me to idolize him. He always said, ‘No pain, no gain.’ That holds true in every part of life — personal, professional, and emotional.”
🌟 Working with Icons: Rajinikanth & Sridevi
Shruti described her experience with Rajinikanth as both enriching and humbling:
“He’s unpredictable in the best way. So observant, kind, and non-judgmental — yet very sure of his ways.”
On the late Sridevi, she added:
“She had this innocent charm and childlike purity — but on set, she was all power, poise, and royalty. She had a quiet, graceful strength.”
🎬 Hollywood & Feminism Beyond the Surface
Speaking about her Hollywood debut in The Eye, Shruti praised the all-women crew but was quick to call out tokenism:
“I don’t like performative feminism. This crew wasn’t about labels — it was real sisterhood, filled with intellect, creativity, and ego. Surprisingly, working with a female director was tougher. The dynamics shifted when I brought a female perspective.”
📺 Don’t Miss This Episode!
Shruti Haasan’s raw, heartfelt revelations make this a must-watch. Catch the full episode of In The Ring With Filmfare now on Filmfare’s official YouTube channel.
