Samantha Ruth Prabhu Says The Toughest Role She Plays Is Her Own Life

Komal Das Nov 22, 2024

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been gaining significant attention for her recent performance in Raj & DK’s action web series Citadel: Honey Bunny

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Amid this buzz, an old video of Samantha speaking about facing challenges in life has resurfaced online, coinciding with the upcoming wedding of her ex-husband, Naga Chaitanya, and his girlfriend, Sobhita Dhulipala

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In the video, Samantha was asked about the toughest roles she has played in her career. In response, the actress gave a candid and impactful answer, stating that her life itself has been the toughest role she has played

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She elaborated, saying that there has been no script for her challenges, as life continuously throws unexpected situations at her, making it a Herculean task to navigate

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She also admitted that she has been figuring out how to get through each day due to the unpredictable nature of events in her life

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“I think the most challenging role has been the role I’m playing in real life because there is no script. Things are thrown at me every single day

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This does not come with a script,” she shared with a smile and confidence. Many fans reacted emotionally to the video, expressing that they could feel the pain in her words

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya tied the knot in 2017 after dating for a few years. However, the couple divorced in 2021, leaving their fans heartbroken

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A year after their separation, Samantha was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, Myositis, and has since been facing a challenging period

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Meanwhile, Naga Chaitanya got engaged to his girlfriend, actress Sobhita Dhulipala, on August 8, and the couple is set to marry on December 4

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