Shruti Haasan, celebrated for her fearless choices in cinema and music, recently shared an insight that mirrors her personal philosophy of independence. In a candid conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor-musician opened up about why a particular monologue from her recent work, Coolie has stayed with her long after the cameras stopped rolling.
“The image people have of me is that she has everything. I never take that for granted but I know that I paid my own bills for so many years. Money means different things to different people. To some, it’s power. To some, it is one meal a day. And to some independent women, it’s the freedom to live a life. That aspect of the monologue is something I really liked,” Shruti revealed.
For Shruti, financial independence is not just about stability—it is about identity, dignity, and choice. Her reflections strike a chord in an era where women in the public eye are often defined by perception rather than lived reality. By rooting her words in both honesty and empowerment, Shruti reminds audiences that true freedom comes not from appearances but from the ability to create and sustain one’s own life on one’s terms.
