Happy birthday, Samantha Akkineni: 5 lesser-known facts of The Family Man 2 actress that you should know – view pics

By BollywoodLife
| Updated: April 28 2021, 10:01 AM IST

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Samantha Akkineni AKA Yashoda — Image credit: Instagram/ Samantha Akkineni

Samantha Akkineni AKA Yashoda

It’s Samantha Akkineni’s birthday today and the gorgeous South Indian actress clocks 34 years on Earth today. The environmental activist is known for her amazing acting chops, fashion sense, philanthropic work, and infectious chirpiness. Samantha Akkineni made her acting debut with a Telugu film called Ye Maaya Chesave with her actor husband Naga Chaitanya. In her career spanning a decade, Samantha has been a part of more than 40 films already. However, on her birthday today, let us all talk about some lesser-known facts about The Family Man 2 actress. Firstly, did you know that in her friend's circle and family, Samantha is popularly known by the name of Yashoda? Yes, you read that right.

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Runs an NGO — Image credit: Instagram/ Samantha Akkineni

Runs an NGO

Samantha Ruth Prabhu runs an NGO by the name of Pratyusha Support that provides healthcare support to unprivileged children and women from remote sections of India. For the same, she has the support of Liv-Life hospital that looks after the smooth functioning of the same.

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Audrey Hepburn admirer — Image credit: Instagram/ Samantha Akkineni

Audrey Hepburn admirer

Samantha Akkineni is a huge Audrey Hepburn admirer. She has been inspired by her works and has even said that her career was influenced by the former actress to a great extent.

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Is diabetic — Image credit: Instagram/ Samantha Akkineni

Is diabetic

Y’all would know that Samantha Akkineni is a big-time foodie. She also has a sweet tooth for desserts and chocolates. However, did you know that the Majili actress is diabetic? Yes, you read that right. Samantha was diagnosed with diabetes in 2013.

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Excellent student — Image credit: Instagram/ Samantha Akkineni

Excellent student

Samantha Akkineni has been a model student in her life. She would always get top grades in every subject which is what she has incorporated in her professional life as well. She puts in a lot of effort for each character. On that note, wish you a very happy birthday, Samantha.