‘I had no money’: Shruti Haasan says father Kamal Haasan only paid for her education

Shruti Haasan, daughter of the renowned actors Kamal Haasan and Sarika, recently shared her perspective on her upbringing with her father in a recent interview. Contrary to the perception of being a star child who grew up with a silver spoon, Shruti revealed that her father only contributed financially for her education. During an appearance on Angad Bedi and Neha Dhupia's YouTube series Double Date, the actress recounted how her father was unimpressed by her achievements, often asking for even a single mark in her exams.

Despite this, Shruti acknowledged that her father was a regular Indian dad who always stood by her when it came to education. She specifically mentioned that her father paid for her music education in America when she couldn't afford it at 19, covering her tuition fees and accommodation. Shruti expressed gratitude towards her father for providing her with an upbringing that allowed her to pursue her dreams in the music industry.

She joked about how she eventually turned to Bollywood when she needed money. Shruti also spoke about her experiences as a musician, highlighting the financial viability and visibility considerations that came with her career choice.