Samantha recently opened up about her battle with myositis, an autoimmune disease. However, she faced criticism for allegedly seeking sympathy in Tollywood while enjoying her time in Bollywood.
It is known that Samantha promoted her Telugu films, “Yashoda” and “Shaakuntalam,” highlighting her struggle with the disease and even dubbing for them from a hospital bed.
Now, as she completes one year since her diagnosis, Samantha shared an emotional post reflecting on her journey. She mentioned the challenges she faced, including dietary restrictions, medications, and periods of forced rest and restarts. She also acknowledged professional setbacks and the importance of seeking strength and peace through prayers and introspection.
Samantha emphasized the lessons she learned during this year, understanding that things don’t always go as planned and accepting that it’s okay. She stressed the need to focus on what can be controlled, to let go of the rest, and to keep moving forward step by step. She also expressed gratitude for the love and support she received, emphasizing the power of love over hate. Furthermore, Samantha extended her prayers to those who are facing even tougher battles.
In her post, Samantha highlighted the importance of seeking peace, love, joy, and strength, emphasizing that although the path may be delayed, it is never denied by the gods. She encouraged others to continue seeking these virtues and to persevere, recognizing that even small steps forward are worthy accomplishments.