India, Aug. 10 -- Actor and singer Shruti Haasan recently opened up about a deeply painful personal decision, revealing that she had to give up her Persian kitten Aslan after developing a severe allergic reaction that affected her health, work and mental well-being.

Taking to Substack on August 9, Shruti explained that she had adopted Aslan three months ago and was thrilled to welcome him home. However, just two days after bringing the kitten home, she developed a severe rash and boils across her face. (Also read: Step inside Kangana Ranaut's grand family home that blends European-inspired architecture with old-world Indian luxury )

"I thought it's because I over ate Mangoes and my skin was reacting," she wrote, explaining that she init...