Actor Shruti Haasan recently opened up about the challenges of growing up as the daughter of legendary actor Kamal Haasan. While many people admire celebrity families, Shruti admitted that she often felt overwhelmed by the constant attention she received because of her father’s massive popularity.
According to the actress, people everywhere recognised her only as “Kamal Haasan’s daughter,” something she struggled with during her childhood.
Shruti Haasan Used a Fake Name in School
During a conversation with Sudhir Srinivasan, Shruti Haasan shared a funny yet surprising memory from her school days. Whenever classmates or others asked if she was related to Kamal Haasan, she would deny it and introduce herself with a completely different identity.
“No, my name is Pooja Ramachandran, and my father is Dr Ramachandran,” she reportedly said.
Interestingly, the name belonged to her dentist. Shruti explained that she simply wanted to avoid discussions about films and celebrity life so she could experience a normal childhood.
Growing Up Under Kamal Haasan’s Stardom
Shruti revealed that living in Chennai made it difficult to stay away from public attention because Kamal Haasan’s fame was visible everywhere across the city. Fans, posters and constant recognition made her feel that she could never fully separate herself from her father’s celebrity status.
Later, after Kamal Haasan and Sarika separated, Shruti moved to Mumbai. The actress reportedly found more personal freedom there and gradually started building her own career in entertainment.
Shruti Haasan Now Embraces Her Father’s Legacy
Over time, Shruti Haasan’s perspective changed completely. The actress, who once tried to hide her identity, now proudly carries her father’s name and legacy.
Today, Shruti has established herself as a successful actor, singer and performer across Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema. Fans often appreciate how she created her own space in the industry while staying connected to her roots.
From pretending to be “Pooja Ramachandran” in school to becoming one of Indian cinema’s popular stars, Shruti Haasan’s journey continues to inspire many young fans.
