Samantha: I don't care that my lows have been so public, I am empowered by them

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has recently opened up about the struggles she has gone through in her personal and professional life in a magazine interview. The actor was diagnosed last year with Myositis, an auto immune disorder. 

Reflecting on how the timing of multiple crises that she has been subject to, the actor says, "When I hit an all-time low of, well, a failed marriage, and my health and work were getting affected, it was like a triple whammy; boom, boom, boom. You know, people go down for far less than what I endured for the last two years or so.". The actor explains that reading has been a source of solace and strength in her trying times. "During that time, I read about actors who have gone through health issues and made a comeback, or suffered trolling or anxiety. And reading their stories helped me. It gave me strength to know that if they did it, I can, too." says Samantha. 

The actor has also taken a moment to reflect on the gratitude she feels from all the love and how she views it as a responsibility. She notes, "It’s important to recognise that being a loved star in this nation is an incredible gift; so be responsible for it, be honest and real, and tell your story. And it’s not always about how many super hits and blockbusters one has, how many awards have been won, the perfect body, or the most beautiful outfits. It’s the pain, the hardships, the lows. I don’t care that my lows have been so public, I’m actually quite empowered by them. I know I am going to fight with all I have, and I hope that people who are in a similar situation, also have the strength to just keep fighting." 

Samantha was seen in Shakuntalam, a literary adaptation and Kushi, a romantic drama this year. She will be reuniting with her The Family Man showrunners Raj & DK in the Indian version of Citadel, a global espionage series universe. She will be starring alongside Varun Dhawan. Not too far behind is Priyanka Chopra, who is headlining the American franchise of Citadel.