Samantha Ruth Prabhu reflects on challenging relationship with father and its impact on self-esteem

Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently discussed her difficult relationship with her father, Joseph Prabhu, which affected her self-esteem. She shared that he often downplayed her intelligence, leading her to struggle for validation throughout her life. Samantha revealed that this mindset persisted into her adult life and career. Despite her success in films, she felt undeserving of praise and feared being exposed as lacking talent. It took her over a decade to unlearn these beliefs and accept her imperfections. She now embraces the idea that being imperfect is acceptable.