Akshara Haasan

Short films and web series take our content all over the world and thereby making it clear that our Indian filmmakers are talented. The fact that these platforms are taking our talent worldwide is overwhelming for all of us.

I used to have short hair as a kid.

I'm looking forward to go bald for a film but nothing has been offered to me yet. Given a chance I'd take a pair of scissors and do it now!

I was working on a dance theatre adaptation of Devdutt Pattanaik's story 'The Pregnant King.' While rehearsing for it, I discovered that I loved acting as much as dancing.

I got offers after 'Shamitabh' but nothing worked out.

I never thought of a debut like 'Shamitabh.'

I have seen his stardom, but for me, he is my dad and not the way the audience sees him.

Shruti is a friend, a sister and a guide. There is a lot of understanding between us. She's very protective about me.

To be honest, I had taken time to discover my calling and did different things like being an assistant director, a photographer and a dancer.

We all have to at some point, prove ourselves and it depends how we want to prove it. The process matters.

I play Holi with my family and friends whenever I get the chance; I don't like missing it.

I've been brought up in a way where my parents have respected our decisions, views, thoughts and opinions.

I like to know quite enough about myself and keep discovering every day.

I'm a terrible singer.

I really need to connect to a character 100 percent before I sign; otherwise I'd be pulling down the hard work of so many people when the film doesn't work.

I wish I could sing. When I think I'm singing, I'm actually going really off-tune.

Irrespective of the big or small screen, I am open to experimenting with roles.

If you limit yourself, you can't reach where you can.

As a kid, I could not figure out why everyone was running after my father. But when I see him on screen, I see him as an actor and not as my father.

After 'Shamitabh,' I am aware of my strengths and limitations as an actor.