Actress Shruti Haasan credits Pawan Kalyan’s blockbuster Gabbar Singh for giving her the first major breakthrough in her career as a lead actress. In a recent podcast, Shruti opened up about how the film changed her life and why she considers Telugu cinema as her first true home of success.
Recalling the journey, she shared, “I was supposed to be in Pawan Kalyan sir’s Gabbar Singh, the remake of Dabangg. But due to some issue, I was initially dropped from the project. However, director Harish Shankar really fought for me. He said he saw me in that role and insisted I be cast. I owe a lot to him — because my life completely changed after that. That’s how I have the career I have today. Telugu cinema gave me my first platform of success.”
Following the success of Gabbar Singh, Shruti’s career took off, leading to a series of successful films across Telugu and Tamil industries, where she acted alongside some of the biggest stars.
She also fondly recalled a moment from her past when she visited Hyderabad to receive a Filmfare Award on behalf of her father, Kamal Haasan. “I said on stage that I’d return to collect an award of my own someday. And Gabbar Singh made that statement come true,” she said with pride.
Speaking further about Pawan Kalyan, Shruti admired his humility and deep connection to rural life. “He’s very rooted. He often talks about farming, returning to the villages, and staying close to people. That kind of grounded personality is meant for politics — an all-rounder who has seen both worlds,” she said.
On working with him, she admitted feeling intimidated initially, saying, “He was such a big star. But he was always so kind and respectful. Much like Vijay sir in Tamil — quiet, humble gentlemen who treat everyone with grace.”
Shruti’s journey stands as a testament to perseverance and the power of the right opportunity — with Gabbar Singh being the game-changer that opened the doors to stardom.
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