Shruti Haasan reveals hiding her identity in school; 'Coolie' star used a fake name to escape Kamal Haasan's fame
etimes.in / May 22, 2026, 13:32 (IST)
Shruti Haasan once used a fake name, Pooja Ramachandran, in school to avoid attention due to her father Kamal Haasan's fame. She wanted to be known for herself, not just as his daughter. Living in Chennai made it difficult to escape his popularity. Later, she moved to Mumbai and built her own identity as an actress and musician.