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Samantha Ruth Prabhu revels in Bhutan’s hot stone bath: All you need to know
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu revels in Bhutan’s hot stone bath: All you need to know

Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently shared her experiences from her ongoing vacation in Bhutan with her fans on social media. Majili actress has posted some videos of the stunning mountains of Mount Everest, as well as a story on Instagram of herself enjoying a traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath, known as a ‘Dotsho’.

In the video, Samantha can be seen relaxing in the hot tub, which is filled with water heated by hot stones from the riverbed. Citadel actress explains that Dotsho is a popular wellness ritual in Bhutan and that it is said to have many health benefits.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu on the hot stone bath’s benefits

Samantha Ruth Prabhu‘s Instagram story was captioned, “Over a thousand years ago, Bhutan, in a fascination exchange of trade, knowledge, and culture with India, discovered the wellness ritual of Ayurveda. It is said that the hot stone baths incorporate the Tibetan Kum Nye medicine and also heavily borrow from the rejuvenation therapies of Indian Ayurveda.”

The Kushi actress continued writing, “The stones release their minerals and the leaves that are put in the water release their essential oils in a traditional Bhutanese hot tub, known as dotsho. The herb usually used is artemisia, also called khempa, which is a natural analgesic and muscle relaxant. When they are added to the water in the wooden hot tub, the stones from the riverbeds, heated on a fire for four to five hours, crack and release their minerals.”

“Both these natural components work together to relieve many ailments such as muscle pain, travel sickness and muscle- and bone-related troubles like arthritis, spondylitis, joint Reply to pain, and even stomach sickness” Samantha added.

The Mersal fame is currently trying to recover from myositis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle inflammation and weakness. She has been sharing her journey with her fans on social media, and she has been open about the challenges she has faced. However, her recent trip to Bhutan seems to have given her a new perspective on recovery.

Check out the Instagram stories posted by Samantha Ruth Prabhu below

What is Dotsho? 

A traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath uses rocks taken from the river that are heated till red hot and then placed in the bath water. The rocks then crack and steam, releasing key minerals into the water that alleviate aches and pains and are said to have broader medicinal properties. 

It is said to be very helpful for ailments such as arthritis, hypertension, joint pain, stomach disorders, and other deep-set aches. It is also believed to rid one of over 50 skin ailments. Overall, it has a very relaxing and calming effect both on the body and mind and has no harmful side effects.    

Upcoming movies of Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Samantha Ruth Prabhu was recently seen in the romantic comedy film Kushi, co-starring Vijay Deverakonda. The film was directed by Shiva Nirvana and also featured Sachin Khedkar, Jayaram, Murali Sharma, Rashmi, Rohini, Saranya Ponvannan, and others. 

The Eega star is also part of the Indian adaptation of the web series Citadel, which is being directed by Raj & DK, the duo behind The Family Man, for Amazon Prime Video. Varun Dhawan will also star in the series.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is also rumored to be making her Hollywood debut in the film Chennai Stories, which will be released in both English and Tamil. More details about the film have yet to be announced.

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Darsheel Safary reveals he ‘gets hundreds of calls every day’ after Aamir Khan announced Sitaare Zameen Par
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Darsheel Safary reveals he ‘gets hundreds of calls every day’ after Aamir Khan announced Sitaare Zameen Par

Darsheel Safary made his acting debut with the Aamir Khan starrer Taare Zameen Par as a child actor. Having gained fame through the 2007 family drama film and being remembered for his iconic character of Ishaan Nandakishore Awasthi even after several decades, Safary was last seen in Hukus Bukus. Recently, the actor opined on Aamir Khan announcing his upcoming venture, Sitaare Zameen Par, and revealed how he has been getting a hundred calls ever since.

Darsheel Safary reveals he received THIS many calls after Aamir Khan announced Sitaare Zameen Par

During an interview with Indian Express recently, Darsheel was asked about Sitaare Zameen Par, which will be his Taare Zameen Par co-star Aamir Khan’s upcoming project. To this, the young actor responded by saying that he gets hundreds of calls daily since the announcement and gets asked on numerous occasions if he will be seen in it.

“I just tell them if it’s fate, we would definitely work in the future. I don’t know on which film, but we would,” said Darsheel Safary.

If you have talent and drive, you will find your place in this big world: Darsheel Safary on seeing young actors entering Bollywood as competition

During the interview, the young actor expressed his opinion when asked if he sees new actors or star kids gearing up for their debuts, as a competition and if that scares him. To this, he admitted that he does get nervous about it but at the same time, understands the prerequisites of being in the film industry.

“It did initially, I won’t lie, I would also get nervous. However, I have realized that there are certain requirements that the film industry has. There are voids that one needs to fill in,” he said.

He also added that it becomes easier once you find the place where you belong and that can be done if you have talent and drive. Safary further concluded by saying that this belief makes him worry less about the competition around him.

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Shine Tom Chacko’s PHOTOS with mystery woman spark dating rumors
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Shine Tom Chacko’s PHOTOS with mystery woman spark dating rumors

Shine Tom Chacko is one of the most prominent actors in Malayalam cinema. The actor has shown his versatility in several varying films over the years including Bheeshma Parvam, Kurup, Neelavelicham, and many more.

The actor known for his ability to get into character has always been an open book, not shying away from topics during interviews or press meets. In the latest update, Shine Tom Chacko took to social media to share images with a mystery woman, sparking dating rumors among fans and cinephiles. The mystery woman also accompanied the actor to the audio launch of his upcoming film, Dance Party.

Check out the posts shared by Shine Tom Chacko

More about Dance Party

Dance Party is an upcoming Malayalam language film helmed by Sohan Seenulal. The film features an ensemble cast including Sreenath Bhasi, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Prayaga Martin, and Lena apart from the Bheeshma Parvam actor. The film has music composed by renowned composer Bijibal, while the camera has been cranked by Binu Kurian.

Shine Tom Chacko on the work front

The actor was last seen in the crime comedy-drama film Kurukkan, helmed by debutant Jayalal Divakaran. The film featured an ensemble cast including Srinivasan, Vineeth Srinivasan, Malavika Menon, and many more.

Shine Tom Chacko has an exciting list of films lined up ahead of him. The actor will next be seen in the Malayalam film Iyer Kanda Dubai. He is also a part of Ajay Devaloka’s upcoming film Aaram Thirukalpana. The film features Nithya Menen, Jagadish, Rahul Madhav, and many more in prominent roles as well.

Apart from these two, the actor is also playing a prominent role in Karthik Subbaraj’s upcoming film Jigarthanda Double X which features Raghava Lawrence and SJ Suryah in the lead roles. Additionally, Shine Tom Chacko is also slated to play a crucial role in Jr. NTR’s Devara, which is helmed by Koratala Siva. The film also features Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Saif Ali Khan, and many more, and is set to release on 5th April 2024.

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