Shruti Haasan, born Shruti Haasan on 28 January 1986 in Chennai, India, began her artistic journey under the guidance of her parents, Kamal Haasan and Sarika Thakur, and trained in music at the Musicians Institute in California. Her debut as a playback singer was in "Adiye Kolluthe" for the film Vaaranam Aayiram (2008), followed by the 2009 single "Eenadu". She continued to contribute to film soundtracks, singing "Yellae Lama" for 7 Aum Arivu (2011) and "Down Down" for Race Gurram (2014), while also composing for her father's film Unnaipol Oruvan (2009), earning the Edison Award for Best Music Director. Shruti Haasan received Filmfare Award nominations for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil in 2012 and 2015, and for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu in 2014, solidifying her presence in South Indian cinema. In 2026, she released the song "Pavazha Malli' for Think Indie, a collaboration with Sai Abhyankkar and Vivek.