When Samantha Ruth Prabhu collapsed on the sets of Castle; Varun recalls

November 11, 2024: on set Castle: Honey BunnyVarun Dhawan witnessed the immense determination displayed by co-star Samantha Ruth Prabhu as she battled a serious health condition during the shoot. Her health challenges—painful cramps, reliance on an oxygen tank, and even passing out during an intense shoot—impressed Varun and the crew, who were both concerned and inspired by her resilience .

Varun recently shared his experience on the set of Castle , describing the difficult moments he saw Samantha go through. He talks about her painful cramps, her need for oxygen between takes, and the moment during filming when she collapsed. Varun’s concern for her well-being is evident as he recounts the events.

Samantha recounted her journey, describing herself as “stubborn” and noting that she had always made decisions independently and learned from her mistakes. However, her health issues left her feeling isolated and at times convinced she would never be able to work in front of a camera again. For the first time, she trusted the Citadel team to ensure her health and their ability to guide her through the most challenging of times.

Samantha expressed great gratitude and thanked the Citadel team for helping her find the strength to keep going. Their unwavering support and belief in her abilities inspired her to persevere and even inspired her journey to recovery. Without them, she feels it would have taken her longer to regain her health and confidence.

Varun shared his thoughts on Samantha’s perseverance, recalling a moment on set when she closed her eyes and admitted she was going through “one of those days.” He told how she needed oxygen just hours after filming, which deeply worried him. Despite Samantha’s poor health, her dedication to the project was unwavering. Even if she could rest, she would force herself to do so, only taking a break before using her oxygen tank before continuing her performance.

One particularly harrowing incident occurred during filming in Serbia when Samantha collapsed after running. Seeing her condition, Varun tried to stop the shoot, but the crew assured him that she would be fine. He expressed his feelings of helplessness and frustration, watching her persevere despite her obvious discomfort.

Their director Raj recalled another tense moment, describing Samantha having cramps and tears as she walked up the steps for the shot. She was determined to complete the shoot, but eventually broke down, prompting Raj to cut the scene and have her support team whisk her away.

Varun recalled a powerful moment when Samantha broke down on the sets but continued to radiate strength. Her endurance in the face of pain gave him a new perspective on the importance of resilience and determination. Her journey has left a lasting impact on Varun and the Citadel team, proving that even in the most challenging circumstances, true strength shines through.

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