Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently stirred up social media with a post showing her using a nebulizer for hydrogen peroxide treatment to combat viral infections. This image quickly went viral, generating significant discussion and debate online.
A doctor publicly criticized the actress on his X (formerly Twitter) account, prompting Samantha to respond with a detailed explanation of her actions and intentions.
Bollywood Celebrities React
In her post, Samantha Ruth Prabhu opened up about her ongoing health struggles and the numerous medications she has had to take over the past few years. She acknowledged the high cost of many treatments and expressed gratitude for her ability to afford them. Motivated by this, she began researching alternative therapies. However, her post was met with harsh criticism from a doctor who labeled her as “health and science illiterate.”
Samantha Responds to the Doctor’s Criticism
Samantha addressed the criticism directly in a lengthy note, expressing her dismay at the doctor’s choice of words. She wrote, “A certain gentleman has attacked my post and my intentions with rather strong words. Said gentleman is a doctor too. I have no doubt that he knows more than I do. It would have been kind and compassionate of him had he not been so provocative with his words.” Her heartfelt response resonated with many of her fans, who flooded the comments with messages of support.
Bollywood Stars Show Support for Samantha
Following Samantha’s post and her subsequent note, several Bollywood celebrities showed their support. Varun Dhawan, who is set to star in Citadel: Honey Bunny, responded with a heart emoji in the comments. Rhea Chakraborty humorously commented, “Potatoes gonna potate.” Other notable stars like Kiara Advani, Tahira Kashyap, Rakul Preet Singh, and Manushi Chhillar also expressed their approval by liking her post. This wave of support from her peers highlighted the solidarity within the industry in response to the criticism Samantha faced.