Quotes from Shruti Haasan

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.

We need to put an end to discrimination against women, and the power to bring about this change lies in our hands.

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

At the end of the day, nobody will do any favour to my dad by watching his daughter's film.

When we grow up, we tend to forget our first crush, first love, as we move along. Only when you see something on TV or hear someone say something do you go back to those moments.

Having worked in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil film industries, I've been lucky to have travelled far and wide for shoots.

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.

The first and foremost criterion for me when selecting a film is the character I am playing, and then the director.

I want to act in films and use all my financial resources to fund independent music.

I watch and appreciate all genres.

With so many genres, music is so diverse, which is why it is an exciting thing to do in life.

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

I did address my anxiety issues through therapy.

My philosophy is to be strong and work hard.

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.

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.

If I can tolerate my own singing, then people can do so, too.

I turn to my parents for support, but their lives and careers are different and mine is different, so I don't consult them regarding my career. I make my own choices.

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

Sometimes, when I listen to a song that reminds me of something that I went through, I think, 'Oh my God, I wish I was back in that time!'

I understand the repercussions of following in my father's footsteps.

I think anxiety is the nature of most environments today, and people feel inadequate when they are not able to cope with it.

What I am signing and what I'm not, I do not discuss with either of my parents. I decide.

Blues, rock, and soul are part of the music I make, but there are Indian influences, too.