<p>Actress and singer Shruti Prakash is known for her portrayal of Sita in the long-running Hindi soap opera ‘Saath Nibhaana Saathiya’ on Star Plus channel. </p>.<p>Shruti was also a contestant in the fifth season of Bigg Boss Kannada. She is recognised for her role in the Hindi TV series ‘Ishq Unplugged’ on<br />Channel V.</p>.<p>The actress has many interesting projects lined up.</p>.<p><span><strong>Inspiration</strong></span></p>.<p><strong>Deepika Padukone</strong></p>.<p>My dad is my inspiration. Having served in the Indian army for 23 years, he is systematic and organised in all his ventures; he is my role model.</p>.<p>When it comes to acting, I am a huge fan of Deepika Padukone. Her journey is like an open guide to many, and I am sure she has been through a lot before she got to where she is now. Also, her confidence and the way she carries herself make me look up to her.</p>.<p><span><strong>Music</strong></span></p>.<p><strong>Billie Eilis</strong></p>.<p>Music is one of the things that keep me going in life. I can never leave my house without my earphones on. ‘Nahin Samne Tu’ from film ‘Taal’ is my all-time favourite. Billie Eilish’s ‘When the party is over’ is also a favourite.</p>.<p>Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Vijay Prakash, Ariana Grande, Rihanna are artistes I admire. What I like in all these singers is that they never lose the feel of the song, even with all the improvisations that they do.</p>.<p><span><strong>Books</strong></span></p>.<p><strong>The Secret</strong></p>.<p>I’m making a conscious effort to get myself into the habit of reading. As of now, I have just read a few books by Chetan Bhagat and some other inspirational ones. I have got a lot more in stock to read. ‘The Secret’ by Rhonda Byrne is my current read.</p>.<p><span><strong>Films</strong></span></p>.<p><strong>How To Train Your Dragon</strong></p>.<p>I enjoy watching films. ‘Andaz Apna Apna’, ‘Chak De’, ‘Marley and Me’, ‘How To Train Your Dragon’, ’Avengers’ are some of my all-time favourites. Films like these have inspired me to get into acting.</p>.<p>My TV debut was with ‘Ishq Unplugged’ on Channel V. They were casting real singers on the show. I had to sing, act and dance and that’s when I realised I enjoyed performing in front of the camera. Deepika, Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra are some of the actors I admire. Friends, The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, 13 Reasons Why are some of the TV shows I like.</p>.<p><span><strong>Food</strong></span></p>.<p><strong>Chocolate Fudge</strong></p>.<p>I am a foodie. I love exploring different cuisines. But, I resist myself from eating too much as the industry I am in demands me to be in shape. Apart from that, I love eating chaats. Also, I am not very particular about food as long as it is healthy. The pizza my mom prepares is my favourite. In sweets, I like chocolate fudge and cake. If I am upset, I just need to be left alone with food, Netflix and my dog.</p>.<p><span><strong>Travel</strong></span></p>.<p><strong>Mumbai</strong></p>.<p>I love travelling, but I do not have any favourite destination. Moreover, caught up with work, I don’t get to travel that much; I somehow manage to complete one or two trips a year, which I plan to increase. Right now, I am travelling back and forth from Mumbai to Bengaluru, on work. However, my parents come and visit me where ever I am shooting. My go-to place is always Mumbai as I get to spend some quality time with my pet dog Casper.</p>
<p>Actress and singer Shruti Prakash is known for her portrayal of Sita in the long-running Hindi soap opera ‘Saath Nibhaana Saathiya’ on Star Plus channel. </p>.<p>Shruti was also a contestant in the fifth season of Bigg Boss Kannada. She is recognised for her role in the Hindi TV series ‘Ishq Unplugged’ on<br />Channel V.</p>.<p>The actress has many interesting projects lined up.</p>.<p><span><strong>Inspiration</strong></span></p>.<p><strong>Deepika Padukone</strong></p>.<p>My dad is my inspiration. Having served in the Indian army for 23 years, he is systematic and organised in all his ventures; he is my role model.</p>.<p>When it comes to acting, I am a huge fan of Deepika Padukone. Her journey is like an open guide to many, and I am sure she has been through a lot before she got to where she is now. Also, her confidence and the way she carries herself make me look up to her.</p>.<p><span><strong>Music</strong></span></p>.<p><strong>Billie Eilis</strong></p>.<p>Music is one of the things that keep me going in life. I can never leave my house without my earphones on. ‘Nahin Samne Tu’ from film ‘Taal’ is my all-time favourite. Billie Eilish’s ‘When the party is over’ is also a favourite.</p>.<p>Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Vijay Prakash, Ariana Grande, Rihanna are artistes I admire. What I like in all these singers is that they never lose the feel of the song, even with all the improvisations that they do.</p>.<p><span><strong>Books</strong></span></p>.<p><strong>The Secret</strong></p>.<p>I’m making a conscious effort to get myself into the habit of reading. As of now, I have just read a few books by Chetan Bhagat and some other inspirational ones. I have got a lot more in stock to read. ‘The Secret’ by Rhonda Byrne is my current read.</p>.<p><span><strong>Films</strong></span></p>.<p><strong>How To Train Your Dragon</strong></p>.<p>I enjoy watching films. ‘Andaz Apna Apna’, ‘Chak De’, ‘Marley and Me’, ‘How To Train Your Dragon’, ’Avengers’ are some of my all-time favourites. Films like these have inspired me to get into acting.</p>.<p>My TV debut was with ‘Ishq Unplugged’ on Channel V. They were casting real singers on the show. I had to sing, act and dance and that’s when I realised I enjoyed performing in front of the camera. Deepika, Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra are some of the actors I admire. Friends, The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, 13 Reasons Why are some of the TV shows I like.</p>.<p><span><strong>Food</strong></span></p>.<p><strong>Chocolate Fudge</strong></p>.<p>I am a foodie. I love exploring different cuisines. But, I resist myself from eating too much as the industry I am in demands me to be in shape. Apart from that, I love eating chaats. Also, I am not very particular about food as long as it is healthy. The pizza my mom prepares is my favourite. In sweets, I like chocolate fudge and cake. If I am upset, I just need to be left alone with food, Netflix and my dog.</p>.<p><span><strong>Travel</strong></span></p>.<p><strong>Mumbai</strong></p>.<p>I love travelling, but I do not have any favourite destination. Moreover, caught up with work, I don’t get to travel that much; I somehow manage to complete one or two trips a year, which I plan to increase. Right now, I am travelling back and forth from Mumbai to Bengaluru, on work. However, my parents come and visit me where ever I am shooting. My go-to place is always Mumbai as I get to spend some quality time with my pet dog Casper.</p>
