<p> Actress Shruti Haasan says she strongly believes in the charm of the old-world romance, something which today's internet-savvy generation is missing.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The actress recalls a conversation she had with her father, Kamal Haasan, who pointed out that in his days, love blossomed outside cell phone screens.<br /><br />"I was talking to my dad and he said half of the love stories happened because we didn't have what's app and we had to actually meet and talk.<br /><br />"I remember the Nokia phones, the SMSes. There was the landline and the romance was that the guy calls you and you're hoping your mom shouldn't answer. I don't think this generation has that and it is sad," Shruti told PTI.<br /><br />It was the simplicity of romance which instantly attracted the 28-year-old to be a part of the forthcoming film "Behen Hogi Teri".<br /><br />"I love those times we had. My idea of romance is pretty old school. I loved that element in 'Behen Hogi Teri'. The freshness and simplicity is beautiful in this film. I love romantic-comedies. When I am at home and if I want to watch something, I would probably watch a romantic comedy. Surprisingly, I've never been offered rom-coms."<br /><br />Directed by Ajay K Pannalal and backed by Amul Mohan, the movie also stars Rajkummar Rao.<br /><br />Shruti, who has acted in Hindi films like "D Day", "Welcome Back" and "Gabbar is Back", says the film tries to show a side of romance which is important to revisit.<br /><br />"I really found the narration funny. It rarely happens when you read or hear something which truly cracks you up. I thought the film really takes us back to simpler times, which we all need considering how complicated we have become."<br /><br />In the film, she will be seen as the love interest of Rajkummar.<br /><br />"My character is boisterous. She is a tough cookie but also sensitive. I really liked that. I couldn't relate to everything, but may be that's never been my priority to relate to the character. It's about empathising with the character's emotions and playing it out."<br /></p>
<p> Actress Shruti Haasan says she strongly believes in the charm of the old-world romance, something which today's internet-savvy generation is missing.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The actress recalls a conversation she had with her father, Kamal Haasan, who pointed out that in his days, love blossomed outside cell phone screens.<br /><br />"I was talking to my dad and he said half of the love stories happened because we didn't have what's app and we had to actually meet and talk.<br /><br />"I remember the Nokia phones, the SMSes. There was the landline and the romance was that the guy calls you and you're hoping your mom shouldn't answer. I don't think this generation has that and it is sad," Shruti told PTI.<br /><br />It was the simplicity of romance which instantly attracted the 28-year-old to be a part of the forthcoming film "Behen Hogi Teri".<br /><br />"I love those times we had. My idea of romance is pretty old school. I loved that element in 'Behen Hogi Teri'. The freshness and simplicity is beautiful in this film. I love romantic-comedies. When I am at home and if I want to watch something, I would probably watch a romantic comedy. Surprisingly, I've never been offered rom-coms."<br /><br />Directed by Ajay K Pannalal and backed by Amul Mohan, the movie also stars Rajkummar Rao.<br /><br />Shruti, who has acted in Hindi films like "D Day", "Welcome Back" and "Gabbar is Back", says the film tries to show a side of romance which is important to revisit.<br /><br />"I really found the narration funny. It rarely happens when you read or hear something which truly cracks you up. I thought the film really takes us back to simpler times, which we all need considering how complicated we have become."<br /><br />In the film, she will be seen as the love interest of Rajkummar.<br /><br />"My character is boisterous. She is a tough cookie but also sensitive. I really liked that. I couldn't relate to everything, but may be that's never been my priority to relate to the character. It's about empathising with the character's emotions and playing it out."<br /></p>