“I used to pretend”: Shruti Haasan reflects on her struggles with being Kamal Haasan’s daughter

Shruti Haasan opened up about the challenges she faced growing up under the shadow of her famous father, veteran actor Kamal Haasan. The actress, known for her work in both Tamil and Hindi cinema, revealed that during her early years in the public eye, she often felt uncomfortable with the constant comparison to her iconic father.

In a recent interview, Shruti admitted that she would sometimes pretend to be someone else when people asked her about Kamal Haasan, in an attempt to carve out her own identity. “I used to shy away from talking about my father in public, as I didn’t want to be just known as ‘Kamal Haasan’s daughter,'” she confessed. The constant association with her father’s legacy made it difficult for her to be seen as an individual artist in her own right, and she found herself struggling with the overwhelming expectations placed on her because of his fame.

Despite her initial resistance to the attention, Shruti has since come to embrace her father’s legacy and has carved out a successful career in her own right. She has emerged as a talented actress, singer, and music composer, earning recognition for her versatility and hard work in the film industry. Over time, Shruti learned to balance her personal identity with her family’s illustrious name, gaining respect for her own achievements.

Shruti also spoke about how her relationship with Chennai and her identity has evolved over the years. While she once disliked being in the city due to the constant comparisons to her father, she now finds solace in her connection to the place and appreciates how it has shaped her both personally and professionally.

Her story highlights the pressures many children of famous figures face, and how important it is to find one’s own path and voice in a world where legacy can sometimes feel like a heavy burden.