Oh darling readers, it’s your favorite Bollywood snoop, Bollywood Newshound Nisha, bringing you yet another spicy scoop from the glitzy world of Hindi cinema.
Ah, where do we start with this medical melodrama starring our beloved Samantha Ruth Prabhu and the ever-opinionated Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, aka The Liver Doc? For the uninitiated, Samantha recently became the poster girl for some alternative medical practices, and oh boy, did that stir up a hornet’s nest! 🐝
So, here’s the lowdown. Samantha, in her infinite wisdom and good intentions, started promoting some rather unconventional treatments recommended by her doctors. Enter Dr. Philips, who decided to play the role of the party pooper by calling out these practices as "fraudulent." Naturally, Samantha’s legion of fans (I mean, who wouldn’t rally behind her?) took to social media to defend their queen and roast The Liver Doc. 🍿
In the Red Corner: Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips
Dr. Philips, clearly feeling the heat, apologized to Samantha via a lengthy note on social media. He claimed his remarks were "unintentional" but stuck to his guns about the fraudulent nature of the recommendations. He insisted that Samantha was misled by these so-called doctors, who he accused of exploiting her vulnerability. Talk about throwing shade with a side of medical advice! ☂️
"Many people messaged me directly asking me to be ‘kind’ towards Ms. Samantha after I called her out for her public endangering misinformation on nebulization of hydrogen peroxide for respiratory viral infections. She doubled down by citing these two ‘doctors’ who she thought were ‘credible’ sources and shared their opinions/views without a fact-check, with her millions of followers. Some people even lashed at me, asking me to debate her ‘doctors’ rather than pull down Samantha herself,” he said.
"I understand and empathize with Samantha’s health condition and I wish her the very best. I apologize if she felt uneasy or bad the way the message was conveyed. That was unintentional. My aim was her to leave behind medical misinformation peddling ‘doctors’ who are using her vulnerability, and catering to her anecdotal experiences, for their gain. I sincerely suggest that patients with chronic illnesses, please continue with evidence-based medical practices to remain inside a safety net and sanctuary."
In the Blue Corner: Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Samantha, being the sweetheart she is, was just trying to help people who can’t shell out big bucks for pricey treatments. Little did she know that she’d be caught in a medical mudslinging match. Her fans, of course, weren’t having any of it and came out in droves to defend her honor. Some even asked The Liver Doc to keep his criticisms strictly between professionals and not drag their idol into it.Nisha’s Nutshell
In the end, what have we learned? If you’re a Bollywood star, you can’t even sneeze without someone getting their stethoscope in a twist. And if you’re a doctor, maybe think twice before you diagnose on social media.The moral of the story, my dear readers, is: In Bollywood, not all that glitters is gold, and not all that’s prescribed is medicine. 💊✨
Till next time, keep your popcorn ready and your skepticism healthy! 🍿🧐
Tags: Bollywood, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, Alternative Medicine, Medical Debate, Social Media Drama
