Mumbai: Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has released a lengthy statement on her social media handle after a doctor, Dr Cyriac AB Phillips, also known as ‘The Liver Doctor’, criticised her for posting about the use of hydrogen peroxide nebulisation and called her a ‘health illiterate’.
On Friday, Samantha released a long statement on her Instagram account, asking the doctor to be polite.
The actress, who was recently diagnosed with myositis, revealed that she suggested hydrogen peroxide nebulisation with ‘only good intentions’ as it was recommended by a ‘highly qualified doctor’.
Addressing the liver doctor’s harsh words, Samantha wrote, “It would have been kind and compassionate of him if he wasn’t so proactive in his words. Especially the part where he suggested I should be put in jail. Never mind. I guess that’s part of being a celebrity. I posted as someone who needs medical treatment, not as a celebrity.”
The actress added, “It would have been nice if they had politely invited my doctor, whom I tagged in my post, instead of following me around. I would have loved to learn from the debate and discussion between two highly qualified professionals.”
Dr. Phillips had previously criticized Samantha for recommending hydrogen peroxide nebulization, calling her “health and science illiterate” and saying the practice was “hazardous to health.”
“Influential Indian actress Ms. Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is unfortunately illiterate about health and science, advises her millions of followers to inhale hydrogen peroxide for the prevention and treatment of respiratory viral infections,” the award-winning doctor wrote on X.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Samantha is prepping for Citadel: Honey Bunny opposite Bollywood heartthrob Varun Dhawan. This upcoming web series is an Indian adaptation of the Russo brothers’ Citadel, which originally starred Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden.
Apart from this, Samantha will also work in Bangaram, which she announced on her birthday this year. This project is especially important for her as it is her first film as a producer. (ANI)
