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Shruti Haasan
Shruti Haasan walks for Shehla Khan at LFW.jpg
Haasan at Lakme Fashion Week 2014.
Born Shruti Haasan
(1986-01-28) 28 January 1986 (age 38)[1]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Residence Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality Indian
Ethnicity Iyengar
Education Bachelor of Music
Alma mater Musicians Institute California
Occupation Actress, singer, musician
Years active 2009–present
Parent(s) Kamal Haasan
Sarika
Family Akshara Haasan (younger sister)

Shruti Haasan (born on 28 January 1986)[2] is an Indian film actress, singer and musician known for her works in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi language films. Born to the prominent Haasan family, she is the daughter of veteran actor Kamal Haasan and Sarika Thakur. Through her successful career, she has received three Filmfare Awards and has established herself as one of the leading actresses of South Indian cinema.[3]

As a child artist, she sang in films and appeared in a guest role in her father's Hey Ram (2000), before making her adult acting debut in the 2009 Bollywood action drama, Luck. She later went on to win critical acclaim for her role in the Walt Disney fantasy film in Telugu, Anaganaga O Dheerudu (2011), Oh My Friend (2011) and her Tamil debut 7aum Arivu (2011). After several successful films like Gabbar Singh (2012), Balupu (2013), Yevadu (2014), Race Gurram (2014) and Srimanthudu (2015) she established herself as one of the leading contemporary actress in Tamil and Telugu cinema. In a recent poll conducted by Chennai Times Shruti topped the list of most desirable women.[4] Alongside appearing in Tamil and Telugu films, she has also appeared in several commercially successful Hindi films, including Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji (2011), Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013), Gabbar Is Back (2015) and Welcome Back (2015).

In addition to acting, Haasan has also continued her stint in music through work as a singer in Indian languages and has become an established playback singer in India. For her songs, she has received Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil and the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu nominations for the songs "Kannazhaga Kaalazhaga" from the film 3 (2012) and "Junction Lo" from the film Aagadu (2014). She begin her career as a music director with her father's production Unnaipol Oruvan and her own music band and album.

Early life

Haasan was born to actors Kamal Haasan and Sarika Thakur in Chennai. Her father is an Iyengar while her mother is half Marathi and half Rajput.[5] Her younger sister Akshara represents India nationally for Ballroom Latin dancing.[6] Haasan studied at Abacus Montessori School in Chennai and moved to Mumbai to study psychology at St. Andrew's College.[7]

Haasan focused on cinema and music, and eventually traveled to the USA to continue to learn music at the Musicians Institute in California, before returning to Chennai.[8]

Career

2009–11: Debut and early career

The Haasans: Akshara, Kamal and Shruti.

Haasan's first appearance in a feature film was a cameo role as the daughter of Vallabhbhai Patel in the Tamil-Hindi bilingual Hey Ram, based on a murder attempt of Mahatma Gandhi, directed by her father Kamal Haasan. After rejecting prominent film offers, most notably the lead role in Venkat Prabhu's Saroja, reports suggested in late 2007 that Haasan was set to make her actual acting debut in 2008 with a film opposite Madhavan directed by Nishikanth Kamat.[9] Despite Madhavan admitting that the news "was premature",[10] she eventually did sign up to the film, which was titled Endrendrum Punnagai,[11] only to be stalled prior to production.[12]

Haasan eventually signed up to feature in Soham Shah's Hindi film Luck opposite Imran Khan in July 2008, and shot for the film for nearly a year.[13] Imran Khan, her childhood friend, had recommended her name to the director and Haasan signed on after listening to the entire script and accepted to play a dual role in the action film.[14] Shruti took part in action scenes during filming, while she also worked out to get a toned body for a sequence in which she appears in a bikini in the film.[15] The film opened in July 2009 to unanimously poor reviews from critics and took a poor opening at the box office, with critics stating that she "deserved a better launch vehicle".[16] Reviewers were critical of her performance with Rajeev Masand of IBN stating that she delivers "dialogues with deadpan expressions", while another critic added that she is perhaps"synthetic and fails to impress".[17][18] Haasan then went on to appear alongiside Blaaze in the promotional videos for Unnaipol Oruvan and Eenadu, the bilingual films starring her father, which she had composed the music for. She made a further appearance in a promotional video for the horror film Hisss starring Mallika Sherawat, where she had also sung a song composed by Dave Kushner.[19]

She made her Telugu debut in January 2011, acting opposite Siddharth in the fantasy adventure film Anaganaga O Dheerudu directed by Prakash Kovelamudi son of director K. Raghavendra Rao. The film, co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures, saw Shruti play a gypsy woman whose life coincides with a task that a blind swordsman, played by Siddharth.[20] The film opened to positive reviews, with her performance being praised with a critic noting "Shruti looks quite attractive and makes a wonderful screen presence," while a reviewer from Rediff.com wrote that she "looks beautiful and has a mystical aura about her".[21][22] The film however became a commercial failure at the box office, and the film failed to capitalize on a hefty promotional campaign that had been undertaken.

Her second Hindi feature film, Madhur Bhandarkar's romantic comedy Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, saw her appear in an extended guest appearance alongside an ensemble cast of Emraan Hashmi, Ajay Devgn and Shazahn Padamsee. The film portrayed her as Nikki Narang, the step-daughter of an ex Miss India model, with Hashmi's character falling for both mother and daughter.[23] Shruti's performance gained poor responses from critics with a reviewer citing that her character has been "reduced to post-interval surfacing, last-ditch glamour" whilst another labelled hers as "so fake that she offers only disappointment";[24] however the film went on to become a commercial success at the box office.[25]

In mid-2010, Shruti was signed by A. R. Murugadoss to star opposite Suriya in his next film 7aum Arivu, and the film's shoot began in June later that year.[26] The director signed after he felt she looked the part of the scientist, mentioning that she seemed "intelligent and beautiful".[27] Shruti played Subha Srinivasan, a young scientist in the film, who hopes to re-activate the genes of 5th century Buddhist monk Bodhidharma and her performance in the film won appreciation from critics. The film opened to mixed reviews, but became commercially successful.[28][29] A critic from The Hindu noted "rarely is a heroine given near-equal footing in Tamil films," describing her as "ravishing but that she ought to work harder on spontaneity, and fine-tune her Tamil accent", but concluded "the point is the actor shows promise".[30] Her next Telugu release was Oh My Friend, a romantic comedy film alongside Siddharth again, which also co-starred Hansika Motwani and Navdeep. The film told the story of childhood friends and that of their platonic friendship that went on in their adulthood as well and for the role Shruti Haasan went on to learn the dance of Kuchipudi.[31] The film opened to average reviews with several critics claiming the film evoked a sense of "déjà vu", though a reviewer noted "Shruti, on her part displays the same conviction."[32]

2012–2015: Success and recent work

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Haasan at SIIMA 2013.

Shruti Haasan was next seen in Aishwarya Dhanush's directorial debut 3, a romantic drama film co-starring Dhanush. Aishwarya revealed that she had written the script with Shruti Haasan in mind but date problems meant that the film began its shoot with Amala Paul instead. However, in a turn of events, Shruti was re-signed to play the character of Janani, and the film gained much hype prior to release due to the collaboration of herself and Aishwarya, being the daughters of the two leading contemporary Tamil actors Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth as did the success of the song Why This Kolaveri Di?. The film opened in March 2012 to positive reviews with a critic noting "Shruti Hassan has come a long way,"[33] though the film only garnered average returns at the box office. Her second release in 2012 was Harish Shankar's Telugu film Gabbar Singh, a remake of the 2010 Hindi film Dabangg, with the version featuring her alongside Pawan Kalyan. Shruti had signed the film in November 2011 replacing Ileana D'Cruz who had opted out, and played the role of Bhagyalakshmi, a village girl, which had been played by Sonakshi Sinha in the original version. The film went on to become a major commercial success at the box office and brought in more film offers for Haasan.[34] Critics also gave her performance a favourable verdict citing that she "justifies her role" and "though she didn't have much of a role, she has left her mark."[35][36]

In 2013, she appeared in the Telugu action film Balupu opposite Ravi Teja, which eventually became a "super hit" at the Indian box office.[37] Haasan mainly received positive reviews for her performance, with critics noting that she "provides the fun in the film with glamor and verve".[38] Later that year, Haasan made a comeback to Hindi films, with Prabhu Deva's Ramaiya Vastavaiya and Nikhil Advani's D-Day.[39] The films emerged as moderate successes and Haasan received generally positive reviews for her performances.

Haasan in 2013

Her first release of 2014, the Telugu film Yevadu opposite Ram Charan Teja, emerged as a major commercial success. Her second Telugu release of the year, Race Gurram, had Haasan star opposite Allu Arjun for the first time in her career. The film was released on 11 April 2014, and eventually emerged as a "blockbuster" success. Along with the rest of the film, Haasan received positive reviews for her performance, with one critic noting that she "plays her part well and looks glamorous".[40] Haasan also had a Tamil release Poojai opposite Vishal and performed her first item number in her career in the Telugu action comedy film Aagadu featuring Mahesh Babu and Tamannaah in te lead roles.

2015–present

As of 2015, Haasan performed her second item number in her career in Tevar featuring Arjun Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha had two releases in Hindi, the first one is Gabbar is Back opposite Akshay Kumar

Shruti Haasan with Akshay Kumar during the trailer launch of their film Gabbar is Back.

,[41] and Anees Bazmee's comedy Welcome Back opposite John Abraham, Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar. She completed filming for Tigmanshu Dhulia's drama Yaara opposite Devshakti Swain, Amit Sadh and Irrfan Khan[42] and Rocky Handsome opposite John Abraham.[43] She also had two releases in Tamil namely Puli co-starring Vijay and Hansika Motwani and Vedhalam opposite Ajith Kumar marking her first collaboration with the actor. She also a had one Telugu release Srimanthudu starring opposite Mahesh Babu.

In early September 2015 she signed bilingual film S3 starring opposite Suriya for the second time.[44] and in mid November 2015 she signed another Telugu film Premam opposite Naga Chaitanya.[45]

Other work

Singing

Shruti Haasan sang her first song aged just six in her father's Thevar Magan in the composition of Ilaiyaraaja. While in school, Haasan made her singing debut in the Hindi language film, Chachi 420, singing a duet with her father who also directed the film.[46] Shruti sang the bilingual versions of the title theme, Rama Rama with her father, in Hindi and in Tamil for the movie Hey Ram. The album from Ilayaraaja, which was critically praised, won Haasan accolades for her efforts with Screen India saying that she "has the makings of a good singer, and with some training she should go great guns."[47]

Shruti Hassan at a concert in early 2007

Shruti sang along with veteran singer K. J. Yesudas for the film En Mana Vaanil (2002) under Ilaiyaraaja's music. She has sung for Gautham Menon's Vaaranam Aayiram under the composition of Harris Jayaraj. As of November 2008, Haasan is also midway through her untitled debut album, which she has composed, written and sung, and is set for release in mid-2009.[48] A further song was recorded with her voice for her Hindi film, Luck.

In September 2010, Haasan collaborated with Dave Kushner for the film, Hisss.[49][50] Whilst Kushner composed the track, Shruti wrote the lyrics, sang and appeared in a promotional video for the film.[51] She recently lent her voice for a Telugu film Aagadu which was confirmed by director Srinu Vytla via Twitter .[52]

Music composing

After much speculation, Shruti Haasan was finalized as the music composer of the Tamil film Unnaipol Oruvan, which was released in 2009.[53] The bilingual was a remake of the successful Hindi film, A Wednesday!. The soundtracks of both the projects are separate. Apart from this, Shruti is also the vocalist of an alternative rock band The Extramentals.

Brand endorsements

Shruti Haasan was signed as a brand ambassador for electrical appliances company Lloyd.[54] She also endorses Emami Navratna cool talc.[55]

Filmography

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     Pink indicates unreleased films
Year Film Role Language Notes
2000 Hey Ram Shruti Rajesh Patel Tamil cameo appearance
2000 Hindi Cameo appearance
2009 Luck Ayesha
Natasha		 Hindi Dual role
2011 Anaganaga O Dheerudu Priya Telugu Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut - South[56]
2011 Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji Nikki Narang Hindi
2011 7aum Arivu Subha Srinivasan Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South[56]
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
2011 Oh My Friend Siri Chandana Telugu
2012 3 Janani Ram Tamil Asiavision Movie Award for Excellence in Tamil[57]
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
2012 Gabbar Singh Bhagyalakshmi Telugu
2013 Balupu Shruti Telugu
2013 Ramaiya Vastavaiya Sona Hindi
2013 D-Day Suraiya Hindi Nominated—IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress
2013 Ramayya Vasthavayya Amullu Telugu
2014 Yevadu Manju Telugu
2014 Race Gurram Spandana Telugu Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu
SIIMA Award for Best Actress
2014 Aagadu Herself Telugu Special appearance in the song "Junction Lo"
2014 Poojai Divya Tamil
2015 Tevar Herself Hindi Special appearance in the song "Madamiyan"
2015 Gabbar is Back Shruti Hindi
2015 Srimanthudu Charuseela Telugu
2015 Welcome Back Ranjhana Hindi
2015 Puli Pavazhamalli / Malli Tamil
2015 Vedalam Swetha Tamil
2016 Rocky Handsome Rukhshida Kabir Akhlawat Hindi
2016 Yaara TBA Hindi Post-production
2016 S3 Vidhya Tamil Filming
2016 Premam Sithara Telugu Filming
2016 Sabaash Naidu TBA Tamil
Telugu
Hindi		 Filming[58]
2016 Pawan Kalyan's Next TBA Telugu Pre-Production[59]

Discography

Title Year Film Composer Notes
"Potri Paadadi Ponne" 1992 Thevar Magan Ilaiyaraaja
"Jaago Gori" 1997 Chachi 420 Vishal Bhardwaj
"Ram Ram" 2000 Hey Ram Ilaiyaraaja
"Roattorap Paattuch Chaththam" 2002 En Mana Vaanil Ilaiyaraaja
"Adiye Kolluthe" 2008 Vaaranam Aayiram Harris Jayaraj
"Aazma (Luck Is The Key)" 2009 Luck Salim-Sulaiman
"Allah Jaane" Unnaipol Oruvan Herself Edison Award for Best Introduced Music Director
"Unnaipol Oruvan"
"Vaanam Ellai"
"Allah Jaane" Eenadu Herself
"Eenadu"
"Ningi Haddu"
"Semmozhiyaana Thamizh Mozhiyaam" 2010 — A. R. Rahman
"Nenapidu Nenapidu" Prithvi Manikanth Kadri First Kannada Film
"Beyond The Snake" Hisss Dave Kushner
"Evan Ivan" 2011 Udhayan Manikanth Kadri
"Yellae Lama" 7aum Arivu Harris Jayaraj
"Sri Chaitanya Junior College" Oh My Friend R. Anil
"Sokkupodi" Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal G. V. Prakash Kumar
"Kannazhaga Kaalazhaga" 2012 3 Anirudh Ravichander Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Tamil
Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer
"Tan Ye Mera" 3 (Hindi)
"Kannulada" 3 (Telugu)
"Alvida" 2013 D-Day Shankar Ehsaan Loy
"Shut Up Your Mouth" 2014 Yennamo Yedho D. Imman
"Down Down" Race Gurram S. Thaman
"Junction Lo" Aagadu S. Thaman Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Telugu
"Un Vizhigalil" Maan Karate Anirudh Ravichander
"Joganiyan" 2015 Tevar Sajid-Wajid
"Stereophonic Sannata" Shamitabh Ilaiyaraaja
"Yaendi Yaendi" Puli Devi Sri Prasad
''Don't You Mess With Me" Vedalam Anirudh Ravichander

Awards and nominations

Year Film Award Category Result
2010 Luck Stardust Awards Kamla Pasand Exciting New Face Nominated
Unnaipol Oruvan Edison Awards Best Introduced Music Director Won
2012 7aum Arivu Vijay Awards Best Debut Actress Nominated
Filmfare Awards South Best Actress — Tamil Nominated
Best Female Debut Won
Anaganaga O Dheerudu Won
CineMAA Awards Best Female Debut Won
2013 3 Asiavision Awards Excellence in Tamil Won
Edison Awards Best Actress Nominated
Vijay Awards Best Actress Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer Nominated
Filmfare Awards South Best Actress — Tamil Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil Nominated
SIIMA Best Actress – Tamil Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil Nominated
Shruti Haasan Stylish Actress of South Indian Cinema Won
Gabbar Singh Best Actress – Telugu Won
CineMAA Awards CineMAA Award for Best Actress Nominated
2014 D-Day IIFA Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated
Balupu SIIMA Best Actress – Telugu Nominated
2015 Race Gurram Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Telugu Won
Aagadu Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu Nominated
Race Gurram SIIMA Best Actress – Telugu Won
Srimanthudu 1st IIFA Utsavam Perfomance In A Leading Role – Female Won

See also

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