Audience Loves Honesty: Actor Shruti Sinha On Being Her True Self Online

Shruti Sinha, an actor, stood up against judgmental treatment at a Mumbai college festival due to her outfit, calling out the staff's behaviour on Instagram. Her response was praised, and it championed personal expression, challenged unfair scrutiny of clothing choices, and advocated for a more accepting environment that respects individual style.

Shruti Sinha, known for shows like Dance India Dance, Roadies, and winning Splitsvilla Season 11, recently debuted on Amazon Mini TV's Campus Beats. In an exclusive interview with SheThePeople, she talked about her journey from reality shows to acting in shows and her adept navigation of the competitive world of social media influence.

Shruti Sinha Interview: Exposure From Reality Shows

Having participated in Dance India Dance in 2015, followed by stints in Splitsvilla, Roadies Xtreme, and Ace of Space (the latter in 2018), she often encounters people recognising her work on the streets. She shared how the feeling of being appreciated, particularly when fans express their admiration for her performances in Roadies and mention following her since her Dance India Dance days, fills her with absolute delight.

Being a part of these shows gave me a kind of confidence that I did not have. I was a very shy person earlier, but these shows have truly helped me shape my personality, and I love the person that I am today! People till date tell me that it was amazing to see a girl take most of the decisions on a show like Splitsvilla, when that show was always centred around boys. So yes, being part of these shows has definitely changed my personality into a much stronger one.

Transition To Acting

Before delving into reality shows, she had a background in commercials and had taken on numerous small supporting roles. Reality shows presented her with new opportunities, leading to a shift in her perspective on the roles she aspired to undertake. The exposure also brought about a sense of ease knowing that income was generated through social media, alleviating the need to actively pursue work through traditional methods such as auditioning and waiting in queues.

She added, "When I transitioned to acting, I took an acting class. I trained myself for that craft, as I did not want to do it just for the sake of doing it. I really wanted to give my best and truly become better at the craft. And I think I did exactly what I wanted to do. Reality shows introduced me to my real self. I used to be a little shy and underconfident. Now, I have become extremely comfortable with myself and a confident person."

Navigating Social Media

Staying in the social media world can be really tough, with so many people trying to be noticed. But this person—she's different. She doesn't stress about being like others or trying to compete. Instead, she just stays true to herself. "There is no point in comparing because they are posting what they feel is authentic. Everyone is trying to be as authentic as possible, and honestly, that works because my audience has accepted me the way I am. They love me for my goofy content. I post what makes me happy. And I also know what makes me happy and will make my audience happy. My social media is very personal, and that has worked for me. And maybe that’s the reason why I manage to stay relevant."

Embracing Challenges in Acting Profession

Recognising the significance of growth in any career, she actively participates in numerous acting classes, driven by the belief that knowledge is invigorating. She possesses a keen enthusiasm for continual learning, eagerly delving into various pursuits. Despite not possessing strong singing abilities, she passionately attends singing classes purely out of her love for the art. Additionally, she diligently takes part in dance classes, discovering a newfound interest in hip-hop—a style she initially believed she couldn't embrace due to past conditioning.

Portraying the character Netra in Campus Beats posed a challenge as it differed significantly from her true persona. She said, "I had the best-guiding light on the set, the show's creator, Palki Malhotra. Ma’am helped me understand my character, Netra. We had our directors, Anish sir, Anirudh sir, and Danish sir, who were there with me throughout. It made me understand who Neetra is, her mindset, and why she was doing what she was doing. We were being trained for nearly a month in the acting workshop to understand our characters. And it was such an amazing experience because, in a way, we were also rehearsing for dance sequences. It really helped us deliver our best performances until we went on the floor."

Empowerment Through Choice

Shruti Sinha recently stood up against judgmental treatment at a Mumbai college festival due to her outfit, calling out the staff's behaviour on Instagram. On that, she said, "People really need to stop telling women what to wear."

It's never okay for anyone to tell you what you can wear. Everyone has the right to decide that for themselves. And in my opinion, judging someone on the basis of theirs clothes is extremely wrong. Also, we are living in a day and age where people have evolved way beyond dressing criterias and telling people what and what not to wear. This generation is living in a different time where freedom to do what you feel is right is prevailing, and that is how it should be!!