I always feel like an outsider, says Shruti Haasan
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It has been over a year since Shruti Haasan made her last appearance on the big screen and the actor says it was a conscious decision to stay away from the camera as she wanted to reassess her career.
32-year-old Shruti, the elder daughter of veteran actors Kamal Haasan and Sarika, says she decided to take a break to "reorganize" herself.
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One-year break
Took conscious decision to take break for one year: Shruti
"I took a conscious decision to take a break for one year. I thought it was important to take a break and reassess what I wanted to do. I believe when you get into a rut you need to reassess," Shruti said.
She is now working on a Hindi and a Tamil movie and is venturing into production in partnership with her mother.
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Shruti is producing films and getting back into music
"I am producing films and getting back into music full time. So, I needed to step back and kind of reorganize things. I believe it is important for an artiste to take some time off to be with themselves," Shruti said.
Saaksha & Kinni
Shruti walked for Saaksha & Kinni at LFW
"I have been in films, but I always feel like an outsider. That's my strength and my weakness. I like to keep it to myself and do my job. I am not someone to look back and think about it," Shruti added.
She was speaking on the sidelines of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018, where she walked the ramp for designers Saaksha & Kinni.
Fashion
There's a lot of emphasis on fashion these days: Shruti
Shruti said even though she is conscious about her appearance, she doesn't believe in strictly following fashion trends.
"I am conscious. But I don't let myself follow every trend, because some of them are really ridiculous. For me it is more about feeling comfortable and confident," she said.
Saaksha & Kinni's collection titled "Raas", presented a kaleidoscopic swirl of color and freedom of movement.
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A little about Saaksha & Kinni's new range
Saaksha & Kinni picked bold colors, playful prints and original embroideries for their new range, which also incorporates extensive use of Bandhani, Patola, and Ikat. The designer duo also reinterpreted the can-weaving tradition of Gujarat's Kotwalia tribe with the help of metal-and-thread interweaving techniques.