Shruti Haasan, one the most vocal actors in India She has decided to stop being a cover for perfect-image filters. In an interview recently she said that trolls often refer to her as “plastic surgery ki dukaan”–a advertisement for cosmetic surgery. Instead of shrinking her 39-year-old face, she has a chin-up. “Yes I did exactly what I wanted to with my appearance. This honesty comes with an expense and I’m willing to pay for it,” she said.
“I won’t sell a fake version of myself”
A lot of celebrities avoid answering questions on techniques for nipping and tuck however Shruti says that’s an untrue standard. “If I keep quiet, people assume I’m lying. If I speak out I’m ridiculed by them. Whatever the case the internet is a voice with some opinion.” She laughed in the conversation. She believes that being open can help young people to distinguish real life from fake images. “I’m not advising anyone to have surgery. I’m simply saying, “My body and my regulations.'”
A story of straight talk
It’s not her first open confession. In 2020, she opened up about her rhinoplasty and lips fillers, stating that she picked these procedures for herself and not to satisfy pressure from the industry. She is now repeating the same statement, only more loudly. The actress explains that silence feeds on unrealistic standards. “I’d rather be a factual example than a mythical ideal,” she wrote.
A career-high despite the background noise
The trolls may sound louder, however Shruti’s box office figures are much more louder. The actress’s latest Tamil film “Coolie,” starring Rajinikanth has gone over the Rs400-crore mark in all of India. Critics praise her bold personality in making her characters likable. Offscreen, she is juggling film shoots as well as her indie rock gigs, showing that the public’s scrutiny hasn’t stopped her enthusiasm.
The takeaway
Shruti’s position boils down to her own autonomy. What advice would she give?
- Make decisions that are comfortable to you.
- Expect to be hit with backlash, especially on the internet.
- Be aware that honesty can attract praise and criticism.
At the final moment of her day, she says “You cannot alter the reality of the world. I’d rather be there with me, snide comments and everything else.”
