Samantha was told to lose her abs for Shaakuntalam: 'They wouldn't be suitable'
1 year, 8 months ago

Samantha was told to lose her abs for Shaakuntalam: 'They wouldn't be suitable'

Hindustan Times  

Samantha Ruth Prabhu had to work on her figure so that she looked suitable for the soft and tender character of Shakuntala in his latest film Shaakuntalam, director Gunasekhar has said. Based on the classic play Shakuntala by ancient India's poet and playwright Kalidasa, Shaakuntalam tells the love story of King Dushyant and Shakuntala. I had no plan B actress for haakuntalam, from day one it was always Samantha.” Prior to the release, Samantha had told ANI, "It's a love story. Prior to Shaakuntalam, Samantha featured in the lead role of an undercover agenty in the sci-fi thriller film Yashoda.

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