Shruti Haasan reveals Kamal Haasan once learnt Bengali to impress this actress, says ‘he was in…’

Shruti Haasan, who recently appeared in Coolie with Rajinikanth, revealed an untold anecdote about her father Kamal Haasan and his love for languages.

Shruti Haasan is one of the rare actresses who has comfortably moved between South cinema and Bollywood. She has worked in multiple languages and credits her father, Kamal Haasan, for instilling this love for versatility. Recently, during a promotional interview for Coolie with co-star Sathyaraj, Shruti was praised for being multilingual just like her father.

Did Kamal Haasan really learn Bengali for a film?

Many believed that Kamal Haasan picked up Bengali for a role in cinema. But Shruti cleared the air with a surprising revelation. She said, “Do you know why he learnt Bengali? Because at that time, he was in love with Aparna Sen and wanted to impress her. He didn’t learn the language for films.”

The actress also added a fascinating detail: in Kamal’s film Hey Ram, the name of Rani Mukerji’s character was inspired by Aparna Sen.

What did Shruti say about her struggles?

In an earlier chat with Madan Gowri, Shruti opened up about the challenges of growing up in Kamal Haasan’s shadow. She recalled how people always identified her as “Kamal’s daughter,” which made her feel overshadowed.

Shruti admitted that to carve her own identity, she once made up a new name for herself. “People would point at me and say, Oh, this is Kamal’s daughter. So I used to say, my father’s name is Dr. Ramachandran, who was our dentist. And I am Pooja Ramachandran. I created that name for myself,” she confessed.

What’s happening in Shruti’s career now?

On the work front, Shruti Haasan was recently seen in the action-thriller Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film featured Rajinikanth in the lead role and has already crossed Rs 500 crore worldwide. The star-studded cast also included Upendra, Nagarjuna, Shaubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj, while Aamir Khan surprised fans with a powerful cameo.

For fans, Shruti’s revelation adds a personal layer to Kamal Haasan’s life, a reminder that legends, too, have stories of love, quirks, and struggles. It also shows Shruti’s journey of stepping out of her father’s shadow while still carrying forward his artistic influence.

Highlights:

1. Shruti Haasan revealed Kamal Haasan learnt Bengali to impress Aparna Sen, not for films.
2. She shared how growing up as “Kamal’s daughter” pushed her to create her own identity.
3. Shruti’s latest film Coolie with Rajinikanth has crossed Rs 500 crore globally.