Shruti Haasan she may be the daughter of a legendary actor Kamal Haasanbut during his childhood, he reportedly struggled with the constant attention his fame brought him. Everywhere she went, people identified her as ‘Kamal Haasan’s daughter’.“Although many would have this recognition, Shruti Haasan apparently found it overwhelming as a schoolboy. He wanted people to know who he was instead of just connecting with his superstar father.
Shruti Haasan’s funny secret school
To avoid questions about her famous family, Shruti Haasan reportedly created a completely different identity for herself during her school days. In a chat with Sudhir Srinivasan, the actor revealed that whenever someone asked if she was Kamal Haasan’s daughter, she would confidently reply, “No, it’s my name. Pooja Ramachandranand my father is Dr. Ramachandran.” The funniest part is that the name belonged to his dentist. Shruti used the name of a dentist because she wanted to avoid celebrity attention and live like a normal kid without people constantly talking about movies and stars around her.
Kamal Haasan’s fame followed Shruti everywhere in Chennai
Life in Chennai reportedly became difficult for Shruti Haasan as Kamal Haasan’s fame was impossible to escape from. His posters and fans were all over the city, and it was hard for him to go unnoticed. Later, after Kamal Haasan and Sarika separated, Shruti moved to Mumbai. The change helped him find more personal space and gave him the confidence to slowly build his own identity in the entertainment industry through acting, music and performing.
Shruti Haasan carries her father’s legacy proudly
Over the years, Shruti Haasan’s thoughts about her father’s fame changed completely. The actress, who once tried to hide her identity, now openly expresses her love and respect for Kamal Haasan. He admits that he cannot imagine himself today without his name on it. Many fans admire how Shruti has done it without losing touch with her roots. From dressing up as ‘Pooja Ramachandran’ in school to being a famous actress in various fields, she has been an inspiration to many youngsters.
