Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu responded to an online comment that criticized her for gaining weight. In a candid response during an Instagram Q&A session, the actress clarified that she is following a diet due to a medical condition and urged people to stop making judgments based on appearances. The Telugu actress emphasised that it’s 2024, and it’s high time people stopped treating others with prejudice over their body image.
“Yes.. another weight comment! I saw an entire thread about it. My weight.. Um... If you guys must know, I am on a strict anti-inflammatory diet, which is required for my condition, which prevents me from putting on weight, which keeps me in a specific weight bracket.. and um.. keeps me in a sweet spot with my condition. Stop judging people! Let them be! Live and let live guys.. Please guys, it's 2024,” said Samantha.
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Samantha opens up about health struggles
In 2022, Samantha shared her battle with myositis, an autoimmune disease that causes severe muscle weakness. The actress revealed the condition to her fans through an emotional Instagram post, explaining that her health condition affects her daily life. Myositis has made it difficult for her to maintain her usual fitness levels, which has led to noticeable changes in her appearance.
What is Myositis?
Myositis is a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness and inflammation throughout the body. It affects muscles in key areas such as the neck, shoulders, thighs, and back, making it difficult for sufferers to perform everyday tasks. Common symptoms include chronic pain, fatigue, difficulty sitting or standing, and an inability to hold up one’s head due to weakened neck muscles. Myositis can severely impact mobility and overall physical health, requiring ongoing medical treatment and management.
Upcoming project: 'Citadel: Honey Bunny'
Samantha is set to star in the action-packed TV series Citadel: Honey Bunny, which will be released on Prime Video on November 7. The show also stars K. K. Menon, Saqib Saleem, and Sikandar Kher, and promises to be an exciting watch for fans.
Samantha, who has made a name for herself in Tamil and Telugu cinema with hit films like Ye Maya Chesave, Eega, Neethane En Ponvasantham, Mahanadi, and Super Deluxe, is also making strides in Bollywood. She was previously seen in Family Man 2, a popular Hindi series directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, which marked her Bollywood debut.
Published: 05 Nov 2024, 01:13 pm IST
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