Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu issued a long statement on her social media after a doctor, Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, also known as 'The Liver Doc', criticized her and called her 'illiterate in health'. her after she left a post about using hydrogen peroxide nebulization.
On her Instagram account on Friday, Samantha issued a lengthy statement asking the doctor to be civil.
The actress, who was recently diagnosed with myositis, explained that she "simply suggested" hydrogen peroxide nebulization with "good intentions" because it was recommended by a "highly qualified doctor."
Referring to The Liver Doc's harsh words, Samantha wrote: "It would have been kind and compassionate of him if he hadn't been so proactive with his words. Especially the part where he suggests they should put me in jail. Never mind. I guess it goes with the territory of being a celebrity. I posted as someone who needs medical treatment and not as a celebrity."
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"It would have been nice if he had politely invited my doctor, whom I tagged in my post, instead of chasing me. I would have loved to learn from the debate and discussion between two highly qualified professionals," the actress added.
Dr. Philips had previously criticized Samantha for recommending hydrogen peroxide nebulization, calling her "illiterate in health and science" and stating that the practice "is dangerous for your health."
"Influential Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is unfortunately illiterate in science and health, advises millions of her followers to inhale hydrogen peroxide to prevent and treat respiratory viral infections," the award-winning doctor wrote in X.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Samantha is gearing up for Citadel: Honey Bunny alongside Bollywood heartthrob Varun Dhawan. This upcoming web series is an Indian adaptation of Russo brothers' Citadel, which originally featured Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden.
Apart from this, Samantha will star in Bangaram, a film she announced on her birthday this year. This project is especially meaningful to her as it marks her debut as a producer.
On her Instagram account on Friday, Samantha issued a lengthy statement asking the doctor to be civil.
The actress, who was recently diagnosed with myositis, explained that she "simply suggested" hydrogen peroxide nebulization with "good intentions" because it was recommended by a "highly qualified doctor."
Referring to The Liver Doc's harsh words, Samantha wrote: "It would have been kind and compassionate of him if he hadn't been so proactive with his words. Especially the part where he suggests they should put me in jail. Never mind. I guess it goes with the territory of being a celebrity. I posted as someone who needs medical treatment and not as a celebrity."
https://www.instagram.com/p/C9BuvUZSszn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
"It would have been nice if he had politely invited my doctor, whom I tagged in my post, instead of chasing me. I would have loved to learn from the debate and discussion between two highly qualified professionals," the actress added.
Dr. Philips had previously criticized Samantha for recommending hydrogen peroxide nebulization, calling her "illiterate in health and science" and stating that the practice "is dangerous for your health."
"Influential Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is unfortunately illiterate in science and health, advises millions of her followers to inhale hydrogen peroxide to prevent and treat respiratory viral infections," the award-winning doctor wrote in X.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Samantha is gearing up for Citadel: Honey Bunny alongside Bollywood heartthrob Varun Dhawan. This upcoming web series is an Indian adaptation of Russo brothers' Citadel, which originally featured Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden.
Apart from this, Samantha will star in Bangaram, a film she announced on her birthday this year. This project is especially meaningful to her as it marks her debut as a producer.
