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Samantha Ruth Prabhu`s Father Joseph Prabhu Dies, Actress Pens A Heartfelt Note
Updated on: 29 November, 2024 05:02 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Samantha Ruth Prabhu Bids Goodbye To Her Father As He Passes Away
Just days before Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala`s much-awaited wedding, Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares the heartbreaking news of her father, Joseph Prabhu`s sudden death. For the uninformed, Samantha was previously married to Chaitanya.
The Citadel star shared the shocking news of her father`s demise on November 29. She took to her Instagram stories and wrote, "Until we meet again, Dad (heartbreak emoji)" The cause of his death is not known yet.
Details about Joseph Prabhu`s professional career are sparse, but he`s known to be a supportive father, especially when it came to Samantha Prabhu`s career in the film industry. The news of his passing has left her fans and well-wishers extending their heartfelt condolences to the actress in this difficult time.
"All my life growing up, I had to fight for validation. My father was kind of like... I think most Indian parents are like that. They think they’re protecting you," she began.
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Samantha further recalled how her father would undermine her and added, “He actually told me, ‘You’re not that smart. This is just the standard of Indian education. That’s why even you can get a first rank.’ When you say that to a child, I really believed for the longest time that I’m not smart and not good enough."
The actress`s love-hate relationship with her father made it difficult for her to accept praise coming her way. She added, “I’m used to fighting for validation. Suddenly, all these praises were being showered on me, and I didn’t know how to accept it."
After Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya`s marriage ended in 2021, nearly a year later, Joseph Prabhu took to Facebook to share theowback pictures from the wedding and reflect on the past. He mentioned it took a long time for him to come to terms with their split and hoped for a new beginning in his daughter`s life.
Radio City extends its heartfelt condolences to Samantha and her family. Rest in peace, sir.
The Citadel star shared the shocking news of her father`s demise on November 29. She took to her Instagram stories and wrote, "Until we meet again, Dad (heartbreak emoji)" The cause of his death is not known yet.
Details about Joseph Prabhu`s professional career are sparse, but he`s known to be a supportive father, especially when it came to Samantha Prabhu`s career in the film industry. The news of his passing has left her fans and well-wishers extending their heartfelt condolences to the actress in this difficult time.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu on relationship with her father
Recently, the Kushi actress opened up on her strained relationship with her father, Jospeh Prabhu, and how it affected her self-worth. In an interview with Galatta India, she shared how seeking validation influenced her personal journey."All my life growing up, I had to fight for validation. My father was kind of like... I think most Indian parents are like that. They think they’re protecting you," she began.
Also Read: Samantha Reflects on Career Mistakes Ahead of Citadel: Honey Bunny Release
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Samantha further recalled how her father would undermine her and added, “He actually told me, ‘You’re not that smart. This is just the standard of Indian education. That’s why even you can get a first rank.’ When you say that to a child, I really believed for the longest time that I’m not smart and not good enough."
The actress`s love-hate relationship with her father made it difficult for her to accept praise coming her way. She added, “I’m used to fighting for validation. Suddenly, all these praises were being showered on me, and I didn’t know how to accept it."
After Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya`s marriage ended in 2021, nearly a year later, Joseph Prabhu took to Facebook to share theowback pictures from the wedding and reflect on the past. He mentioned it took a long time for him to come to terms with their split and hoped for a new beginning in his daughter`s life.
Radio City extends its heartfelt condolences to Samantha and her family. Rest in peace, sir.
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