'All I want is to be a part of every story that needs to be told on screen,' she said, revealing her dream. Maybe, she will land that one role that will redefine her career, as has been happening to so many actresses in Bollywood lately. She is not willing to think about life as an actor beyond Shabaash Kundu just yet. I think I would describe myself as a combo of being impulsive and level-headed.' 'At the same time I am a careerist who is serious about my job, too. The traits, however, do not affect her work ethic, she insists. She defines herself as 'a bit of a wild child' and adds she is 'a little impulsive when it comes to life'. This is the first time I work with my father as a lead actress and it has been a learning experience,' she said. 'Working in Shabaash Kundu was beautiful because I am being directed by one of the greatest artists of Indian cinema. Shruti plays the girl Binny, a character she describes as 'quite modern in certain ways, yet revealing smalltown values'.īeing directed by dad is a high point in her career, though Shruti would insist it is not necessarily due to the familial ties. The film is set in smalltown Lucknow and is a humorous take on the plight of a mild-mannered boy who falls in love with the feisty neighbourhood girl but is expected by all to treat her as his sister, in sync with traditional mindsets.
Pannalal's directorial effort co-starring Rajkummar Rao and Gautam Gulati. Work right now refers to Behen Hogi Teri, debutant Ajay K.
'As an artist, my focus is on work,' she says. Shruti would rather concentrate on all things professional than such matters.
Free speech is not flowing as easily as it should no matter which nation you are in,' she says. It is a slice of reality that can perhaps be seen anywhere in India.'ĭoes she agree with her dad's opinion that India is losing its sense of humour, as Kamal Haasan recently said while discussing the controversy over the film? 'I would say people all over the world at large - and not just in India - tend to judge others easily these days. 'That particular scene is just a passing bit in the entire film. 'Nobody sets out to offend anybody through their work,' contends Shruti.
A poster depicting hero Rajkummar Rao dressed as lord Shiv and seated on a motorbike enraged certain Hindu groups who claimed the picture made fun of the deity. Kamal Haasan in fact came out to support Shruti's latest effort Behen Hogi Teri, out this week, when the film got embroiled in controversy a few days before release.
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