Actor and singer Shruti Haasan, who has shared the screen in Hindi cinema with stars like Akshay Kumar, Rajkummar Rao and Imran Khan, continues to lead life strictly on her own terms at the age of 40. During an appearance on Soha Ali Khan's podcast, the actor spoke candidly about her personal journey, marriage, and her outlook on future motherhood. Currently single, she explained that while conventional marriage does not fully convince her, she remains a staunch believer in genuine partnership.
Choosing Genuine Companionship Over Social Blueprints
Shruti Haasan clarified that she does not harbour opposition toward the concept of marriage itself. Instead, she seeks emotional presence, shared comfort, and mutual companionship rather than fitting into a rigid social structure. In her view, ensuring that an individual does not feel lonely while being in a relationship is far more essential than securing a formal marital status. She values two individuals consciously choosing one another every single day, rather than relying on legal certificates to stay bound together.
Reaching the Brink of Marriage Without Changing Perspective
Reflecting on her past relationship, the daughter of Kamal Haasan and Sarika shared that she was once on the verge of tying the knot with her boyfriend. Despite coming so close to a wedding, the relationship eventually did not reach completion. That experience, however, did not alter her fundamental thoughts on matrimony. While describing herself as traditional in certain aspects of life, she emphasized that her decisions are never driven by societal pressure, preferring to navigate her choices entirely on her own convictions.
Questioning Extravagant Spending and Wedding Paperwork
The conversation also delved into the cultural practice in India where weddings often involve massive expenditures amounting to crores of rupees. She expressed her reluctance toward the excessive legal paperwork and unnecessary financial extravagance tied to big celebrations, wondering whom all that spectacle is truly meant for. For her, a wedding should simply be a matter of signing documents, noting that the reality of a relationship forms or breaks long before paperwork is finalized. She also clarified that she does not judge individuals who opt for grand celebrations.
Embracing the Wish for Motherhood While Avoiding Single Parenting
Addressing future plans for family life, Shruti Haasan expressed an active desire to experience motherhood. However, she also reiterated her firm stance against becoming a single mother, recalling past interviews where she made that perspective clear. She firmly believes that a child needs the presence and active involvement of both a mother and a father while growing up.
Childhood Lessons From Growing Up With Separated Parents
Her thoughts on parenting stem directly from her personal upbringing. Both Shruti Haasan and her sister Akshara Haasan grew up being raised by single parents after their parents, Kamal Haasan and Sarika, parted ways following the birth of their two daughters. Having witnessed the reality of separation early on, she places significant weight on ensuring a child benefits from having both parents present.
