Samantha on health, stopping junk food ads, startups, struggles and childhood | Rethink India Ep.6

Understanding Samantha Ruth Prabhu!

Samantha was one of the first people who supported me when I started Label Padhega India. Back then, I did not think our movement was something that would reach celebrities, so I was surprised when Samantha shared a story about Label Padhega India.

Seeing Samantha taking a stand for health, I really wanted to get to know what makes her so passionate about health.

In this episode, we spoke to Samantha about:
-Personal health and how that inspired her health podcast, Take 20 on ‪@samanthaofficial‬
-Going from doing junk food ads to becoming a health advocate
-Her entrepreneurial journey in the wellness, film, and education sectors
-Next 5-10 year plan

Note: We make it a point to bring people from all different walks of life — from the poorest to the richest — on our show. We treat everyone equally and no one is more special than the other.

I want to thank ‪‪‪‪@Zero1byZerodha‬ for enabling the entire episode without which nothing would have been possible!

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Episode Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:41 - Junk Food Controversy
07:51 - Why didn’t you go to any podcasts?
08:35 - Rethink India & Foodpharmer
10:55 - Healthcare & Sickcare
11:40 - How did the Foodpharmer journey begin?
13:24 - Samantha’s ventures
13:53 - Saaki (Clothing Brand)
14:38 - Ekam Learning Centre
18:25 - How did you come up when you were low
19:12 - Author at the age of 22
21:30 - Pratyusha Foundation
22:36 - Hydroponics (Urban Kisaan)
24:06 - Secret Alchemist (Aromatherapy)
25:07 - Chennai Super Champs
25:38 - Take 20 (Samantha’s first podcast)
26:07 - Tralala Productions
26:34 - Do you like watching films?
27:30 - Samantha’s Health Condition
29:45 - Why did Samantha start a health podcast?
32:28 - Deceptive Marketing
35:02 - Fame & Entitlement
36:56 - Burden of Perfection
39:43 - Audience is family
41:09 - Equal pay
43:01 - Heartwarming messages
44:20 - Unofficial food safety officer
47:38 - Outro