Mumbai: The conversation on nepotism in Indian cinema continues, and actor Shruti Haasan, elder daughter of Kamal Haasan and Sarika, stated that while the initial opportunity to enter the film industry was comparatively easier for her, it has been tougher to survive in the business of cinema that is cut-throat by nature.
"I have to admit that the doors opened for me because of the kind of people I have grown up with, because of my parents. I got that because of my surname, I cannot deny that. But I am a slow learner, in general, in life. I did not know the right way of communication, and how to hustle to reach out to the right people. In fact, I still am socially awkward. So, it was not been easy for me to navigate. I do not take away the fact that I am privileged, though overall I have a hard journey. I would say, it was easy to get in but hard to stay in," Shruti told IANS.
The Yevadu actor also opened up about the insider vs outsider debate that is gaining momentum these days. "I completely understand where the motivation comes from. I am a living proof of the fact that the door does open. And I was not accepted easily at all," stated Shruti.
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"The surname was a key to open the door after that it was just - luggage," she said in an interview with an entertainment portal.
On the work front, the 34-year-old actor is gearing up for her upcoming release, Yaara, a directorial venture of her "favourite" National award-winning filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia. The film also features Amit Sadh, Vijay Varma and Vidyut Jammwal in pivotal roles.
The film releases on an OTT platform on July 30.
