Shruti Haasan Turns 40: From Bollywood Flop to Southern Star and Musical Talent

• Shruti Haasan, daughter of superstar Kamal Haasan and Sarika Thakur, celebrates her 40th birthday.
• Her Bollywood debut with 'Luck' (2009) flopped, but she found immense success and recognition in South Indian cinema.
• Shruti is a multi-talented artist, excelling as an actress, singer, musician, and composer, having trained at Musicians Institute, California.
• She began her singing career at age six in 'Thevar Magan' and later sang in 'Chachi 420' and 'Hey Ram', also making a child artist appearance in the latter.
• Despite being a star kid, Shruti carved her own path, earning multiple Filmfare Awards for her acting and establishing herself as a playback singer and music director.

Why It Matters: Shruti Haasan, at 40, is a successful actress, singer, and composer who overcame a Bollywood flop to shine in the South.