Shruti Haasan has revealed that she once came close to getting married, but said the experience did not make her afraid of marriage. Instead, the actor questioned why a relationship necessarily needs legal paperwork or an elaborate wedding celebration to validate commitment.
Shruti Haasan has opened up about her views on marriage, companionship and commitment, revealing that she was once close to taking the step herself.
Speaking to Soha Ali Khan on her podcast, Shruti said the possibility of marriage did not frighten her as much as she might have expected.
“I came close to marriage, and it didn’t really scare me that much when push came to shove,” she said.
Her comments offer a more nuanced perspective than a simple rejection of marriage. Shruti said she values companionship and enjoys being in a relationship, but has questioned whether a legal document should determine the nature or strength of that relationship.
Shruti Haasan Questions the Need for Marriage Paperwork
Shruti explained that she enjoys the idea of two people consciously choosing each other every day.
For her, commitment does not necessarily depend on signing legal documents or organising a large wedding.
“I enjoy that my partner and I pick each other up every day, but not because of the paperwork,” she said.
She also questioned the amount of money that can be spent on wedding celebrations.
“Who are we doing this for?” Shruti asked while discussing the expectations associated with marriage and weddings.
The actor clarified that she was not criticising people who choose to have large celebrations. However, she admitted that spending huge amounts on weddings personally makes her uncomfortable.
“No shaming the big spenders, but that always bothers me. Give it to charity!” she remarked.
She Has Previously Spoken About Being Afraid of the ‘Marriage’ Label
Shruti’s latest comments are consistent with views she has expressed previously.
In an earlier interview, the actor described herself as being “petrified” of attaching the identity she had created for herself to a piece of paper.
At the same time, she has distinguished between rejecting marriage and rejecting the values traditionally associated with it.
Shruti has said that she believes in loyalty and commitment, but does not necessarily believe that those qualities require a marriage certificate.
Her latest comments suggest that her reservations are more about the institution’s expectations and formalities than about having a committed partner.
Shruti Haasan Is Open to Motherhood
While discussing marriage, Shruti also spoke about motherhood.
The actor said she would like to become a mother and is open to adoption. She also expressed a desire to experience biological motherhood, describing the possibility as an extension of herself.
Her comments indicate that her views about marriage and motherhood are not necessarily connected. She can question traditional expectations surrounding marriage while remaining open to having children.
Shruti Haasan’s Relationship History
Shruti was previously in a relationship with artist Santanu Hazarika.
The couple confirmed their separation in 2024 after being together for around four years. Following the breakup, Shruti said she was single and focused on her work, while also enjoying her life independently.
Since then, the actor has continued to speak openly about relationships, personal independence and the importance of making choices that feel authentic to her.
For Shruti, companionship appears to remain important, even as she questions whether marriage itself needs to be the framework through which that companionship is defined.
Her latest conversation with Soha Ali Khan adds another layer to that perspective: Shruti says the idea of marriage itself did not frighten her when it became a real possibility, but she remains unconvinced that paperwork and elaborate celebrations are essential to proving commitment.
