Samantha Ruth Prabhu has carved a niche for herself in Indian showbiz with her stellar performances over a career that spans nearly a decade and a half. Her journey, however, hit a roadblock when she was diagnosed with myositis, an autoimmune condition, leading her to take a break from her career. In a recent interview, the 37-year-old shared insights into the most challenging phase of her life.
Samantha turned muse for Elle’s cover story for July 2024. While interacting with them, the actress opened up about the challenges she faced in the last couple of years. For those who don’t know, Samantha was previously married to Naga Chaitanya. They parted ways in 2021 after four years of marriage, following which she was diagnosed with myositis. But Samantha never shied away from publicly acknowledging her battles.
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During the interview, when the actress was asked if there was anything she wished to do differently, Samantha was quick to reply with a firm no. She further explained the reason behind her answer and stated that having gone through all the hiccups in her life has made her stronger and more rooted. Sharing that she was discussing the same with one of her friends, Samantha said:
“We all wish we could change certain things about our lives, and I sometimes wonder if I needed to have gone through the things I have. But looking back, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I was discussing this with my friend a while back, and I always thought I didn’t want the last three years to have happened, but now I feel that you have to deal with whatever life throws at you. And as long as you come out of it, you have won. I feel stronger and more rooted than ever. That’s because I went through fire to get here.”
Samantha also disclosed that spirituality has helped her a lot in overcoming the challenges that life threw at her. She mentioned that spirituality has been integral to her personal growth and has influenced her in handling conflict. The actress further emphasised that spirituality has provided her with the strength that she needed to overcome several obstacles in her life. In her words:
“Spirituality has been extremely integral to my personal growth, and it translates into my work. It influences all aspects of my life—communication, perception, and handling of conflict. Spirituality has been the strength I needed to overcome many obstacles. In today’s world, you need spirituality more than ever because there’s so much pain and sickness. I believe that spirituality can be your best friend and an endless source of strength.”
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Samantha Prabhu married Naga Chaitanya in 2017 in a lavish yet intimate wedding ceremony. After four years, their marriage hit rock bottom, and they publicly released statements announcing their divorce. Ever since then, Naga has been linked with Sobhita Dhulipala, whereas Samantha has been more focused on her health and career. She hosts a health podcast, Take 20, where she shares insights about health and wellness with her nutritionist and wellness coach, Alkesh Sharotri. Moreover, she has three major projects in her kitty this year.
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