The Indian film industry, known for its glamour and glitz, can be a daunting and pressurising environment, especially for women. From captivating audiences with her powerful performances to evolving into a beacon of strength and resilience for women, Samantha Ruth Prabhu's journey hasn't been easy. But she sails along. Instead of letting it break her, she has emerged stronger. In a recent interview with GQ, she shares her experience of battling mental health and the importance of prioritising self-care.
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On the idea of society's notion of perfection and embracing herself, she said, "There was a tremendous amount of pressure that I felt initially to conform. To fit in. To belong. To be validated. And the film industry doesn't make it easier for you to tackle it-half the time you're living out of a suitcase, going from one hotel room to another. It gets really, really lonely and this job has a way of feeding into your worst insecurities, your biggest demons."
Asking for help is difficult in itself but what makes it even worse is being surrounded by those who feed into your delusions instead of giving you a reality check. "Actors are narcissistic. Let's admit it. So just imagine: you're narcissistic and then surround yourself with people who only tell you what you want to hear. It's a recipe for self-sabotage. Before you know it, you could be spiralling out of control," she further added.
But Samantha refused to let negativity get the best of her. "Diligently meditate. Every day. I sit and really, really dig deep and ask myself the hard questions. Sift the constructive criticism from the snark. It has been a huge crutch for me to stay clear and saner in the head. It has also helped me in attracting people who can be more honest with me."
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's journey is a reminder that embracing our flaws is better than fitting into a mould that wasn't tailored to us anyway.
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