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Shruti Haasan: Your Voice Matters, Own It
9 Mar
Summary
- Confidence begins with trusting one's voice and overcoming self-doubt.
- The creative industries have seen progress but need further empowerment for women.
- Feminism is often misunderstood due to selective or inaccurate representation.
Actress and musician Shruti Haasan believes true empowerment begins with trusting one's voice, a realization she had around age 17. She feels societal pressures can amplify self-doubt, particularly for women, yet observes a growing number of women finding courage to assert themselves.
Reflecting on the entertainment industry, Haasan acknowledges visible progress in women's representation and evolving opportunities. However, she suggests the industry can still enhance its efforts towards empowering women more effectively.
Haasan also addresses the common misinterpretations of feminism. She stresses the importance of understanding feminism's historical context and being grateful for current rights, while remaining aware of future goals and the need for conscious action moving forward.
