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Interview | Sameera Reddy recalls being bullied for stammering as a kid: ‘It still affects me’

Interview | Sameera Reddy recalls being bullied for stammering as a kid: ‘It still affects me’

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Today, Sameera Reddy has emerged as a voice of self-acceptance, winning admiration for her unfiltered take on personal struggles – from post-pregnancy weight gain and postpartum challenges to her battle with anxiety. Now, the actor has revealed that she was bullied during her growing-up years due to a stammering issue, adding that it took her years of therapy to rebuild her confidence. Sameera Reddy has been a part of many Bollywood films such as No Entry, Race and De Dana Dan. Sameera Reddy on stammering issue In a candid conversation with Hindustan Times, Sameera opened up about the struggles she faced growing up, and reflected on how negative labels like ‘buddhu’ or ‘weak’ can deeply impact a child’s self-worth and confidence. “I’ve seen this up close. I grew up with a stammer and was bullied for it. It took years of therapy to build confidence, and even today, if I stammer and someone reacts, it still affects me. That’s how deeply childhood labels can stay with you,” Sameera tells us. “Labels, even casual ones, can …

Sameera Reddy’s mother-in-law apologises for ‘corporate’ son Akshai Varde who mistook actor for Lara Dutta

Sameera Reddy’s mother-in-law apologises for ‘corporate’ son Akshai Varde who mistook actor for Lara Dutta

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Actor Sameera Reddy revealed in a recent interaction that her husband, businessman Akshai Varde, mistook her for Lara Dutta when they first met. On The Wedding Story with Hautterfly, the businessman also spoke about the first time they met during a film shoot. His mom, Manjri Varde, apologised to her daughter-in-law for her ‘corporate’ son. Akshai Varde and Sameera Reddy have been married since 2014 and have two children; she shares a close relationship with her mother-in-law. How Sameera Reddy’s husband mistook her for Lara Dutta Sameera spoke about how she first met Akshai during the promotions of the Tezz movie in 2012. She said, “So, the way we met, first of all, is the fun part. I saw Akshai on a shoot, and I was riding a bike for my film Tezz promotions. And, this big bike came in for me to ride for the PR shoot. And Akshai was on the bike. He thought I was Lara Dutta. So, he came for the shoot,” while laughing. Disagreeing that he came to the shoot …

‘I thought she was Lara Dutta’: Akshai Varde on first meeting with wife Sameera Reddy; she recalls ‘almost dumping’ him | Bollywood News

‘I thought she was Lara Dutta’: Akshai Varde on first meeting with wife Sameera Reddy; she recalls ‘almost dumping’ him | Bollywood News

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Actor Sameera Reddy and entrepreneur Akshai Varde, who have been married since 2014, are proud parents to two children and often share glimpses of their family life on social media. The couple have built a life in Goa away from the chaos of Bollywood and public eye. Sameera, who stepped away from films, now makes content around motherhood, body positivity and mental health, while Akshai continues to run his custom motorcycle business. The couple opened up about their love story recently. Recounting how they first met in a conversation with Hauterfly, Sameera revealed she first spotted Akshai during promotions for her film Tezz. “There was this big bike that came in for the shoot, and Akshai was on it,” she recalled. Akshai had arrived thinking he would be meeting Lara Dutta. “Someone told me there’s this actress, Sameera Reddy. In my head, I was picturing Lara Dutta,” he admitted. While Akshai stayed focused on ensuring the borrowed bike didn’t get damaged, Sameera found herself instantly smitten. “I was like, wow, he’s really hot. I started …

Women’s Day 2026: Sameera Reddy on obsession with fair skin | Exclusive

Women’s Day 2026: Sameera Reddy on obsession with fair skin | Exclusive

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Actor Sameera Reddy has increasingly used her voice to speak about motherhood, mental health and body positivity, building a supportive online community of women. Ahead of International Women’s Day, she reflects on parenting, the importance of education beyond academics, her decision to prioritise family over career, and why she believes true empowerment begins within the home. Sameera Reddy on motherhood and education The actress has been associated with P&G Shiksha, which strives to ‘Erase The Learning Gap’ with its current campaign. Speaking about the importance of education today, Reddy noted that parenting today is evolving rapidly. Rather than paying attention to scores on report cards, mothers are giving credence to educating kids about issues such as gender equality, bullying and mental health. She elaborates, “What our parents did not know or did not think was an issue, today for us it is. We are more politically correct. We are more aware when we speak about gender equality, whether it’s about bullying or trolling. In general, there is a certain awareness of doing the right thing …

Inside Sameera Reddy’s Goa bungalow: Vintage car, lush garden with cashew trees and a terrace with sunset view | Bollywood News

Inside Sameera Reddy’s Goa bungalow: Vintage car, lush garden with cashew trees and a terrace with sunset view | Bollywood News

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4 min readChennaiFeb 11, 2026 07:47 PM IST Bollywood actor Sameera Reddy has always been open about her life and has given fans an unfiltered view of her journey through motherhood and marriage. Recently, the actress also shared a glimpse of her Goa bungalow, and the multi-storey house is surrounded by lush green trees and even houses the family’s vintage car. Let’s take a look inside: Vintage car and lush trees While sharing a tour of her house with Mashable, Sameera introduced the audience to her husband’s vintage Contessa classic car, calling it the “third child” of their family, along with their two kids. She then gave a tour of the greenery surrounding the property from all four corners, which includes a tall curry leaf tree, mango trees, coconut trees, a giant cashew tree and a chikoo tree. She also showed a bunch of fresh bananas hanging on the banana tree. In one moment, Sameera was even seen plucking a chikoo straight from the tree. She shared that she sources some of her produce, including …

Sameera Reddy gives twist to 2016 trend as she reunites with Musafir co-star Sanjay Dutt; nostalgic fans demand sequel

Sameera Reddy gives twist to 2016 trend as she reunites with Musafir co-star Sanjay Dutt; nostalgic fans demand sequel

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Bollywood actors have been jumping on the viral “2026 is the new 2016” trend, sharing throwback photos from 2016 on social media. Actor Sameera Reddy has also joined the trend, but with a sweet twist that has left fans nostalgic. For the trend, she reunited with her Musafir co-star Sanjay Dutt, sending the internet into a nostalgic state. Sameera Reddy shares a sweet moment with Sanjay Dutt. Sameera Reddy reunites with Sanjay Dutt On Monday, Sameera took to Instagram to share her fresh take on the viral 2016 trend. While showing a photo of her and Sanjay Dutt from their younger days, the actor said in the video, “Why 2016 trend? Let’s go back to 2006.” The clip then showed Sameera recording Sanjay’s intense look, after which he broke into laughter, calling Sameera “Sam”. They then hugged each other while standing inside a vanity van, and Sameera said, “This is Billa right here. So good to see you.” Along with the video, Sameera wrote in the caption, “20 years and the vibe is still the …

Sameera Reddy swears by this banana stem and dal curry recipe for gut health

Sameera Reddy swears by this banana stem and dal curry recipe for gut health

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Actress Sameera Reddy has shared another healthy yet yummy recipe for the banana stem & dal curry, which, according to her, is highly beneficial for gut health. In order to make this curry, one needs the following ingredients – 1 banana stem (cleaned, finely chopped & soaked), ¼ cup dal (toor or moong), Curry leaves, 1 tsp turmeric, Mustard seeds, Ghee (for tempering), ½ cup fresh grated coconut, 1 green chilli, ⁠1 kashmiri chilli, 1 tsp whole jeera, and Salt to taste. First of all, pressure cook the banana stem and dal together, along with some turmeric and salt. While it is advisable to wait for 6 whistles, it depends on the tenderness of the stem. Next, grind some coconut, along with green chilli and jeera, and turn it into a smooth paste. After that, heat the ghee, and add some spluttered mustard seeds, Kashmiri chilli, and curry leaves to it for tempering. Add the tadka to the cooked banana stem-dal mixture. Lastly, mix all this in the coconut paste and boil it for a …

Sameera Reddy shares her recipe for healthy, chocolatey, guilt-free cookies

Sameera Reddy shares her recipe for healthy, chocolatey, guilt-free cookies

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Actress Sameera Reddy keeps on sharing some healthy yet appetizing recipes with the netizens through her social media posts. The `De Dana Dan` actress dropped the recipe of her healthy, chocolatey, and guilt-free cookies on her official Instagram handle. Sameera claimed that these cookies are perfect to curb snack time cravings while maintaining your diet. “When cravings hit but you’re keeping it clean, these cookies prove snack time can still be sweet (sic)”, she wrote the caption.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sameera Reddy (@reddysameera) To make the above-mentioned cookies, the ingredients needed are – 100g mashed banana, 45g oats, a handful of chopped dates, and a handful of chocolate chips. The `Musafir` actress further informed that we can also add a scoop of protein powder (30grams) to make the cookies more protein-packed. The process to make these cookies goes like this – first, one needs to preheat the oven to 180°C. After this, take …

Sameera relives the `90s with dance tribute to Asha Bhosle`s `Raat Shabnami`

Sameera relives the `90s with dance tribute to Asha Bhosle`s `Raat Shabnami`

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Sameera Reddy has taken a trip down memory lane, bringing back the iconic 1990s vibe with a nostalgic rendition of Asha Bhosle’s classic track ‘Raat Shabnami.’ Taking to Instagram, the actress shared her love for the song, reliving the magic of the era and captivating fans with her tribute to the timeless hit. Sameera posted a delightful video of herself dancing to Asha Bhosle`s iconic track from the album ‘Jaanam Samjha Karo.’ Dressed in a beautiful blue saree paired with a golden blouse, the `De Dana Dan` actress showcased her graceful moves, bringing the 1990s vibe to life.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sameera Reddy (@reddysameera) Sharing the video, Sameera wrote, “Raat Shabnami 1997. What a nostalgic song @asha.bhosle.” The song `Raat Shabnami` is from the 1997 album “Jaanam Samjha Karo.” Sung by Asha Bhosle, the track features the poetic lyrics of Majrooh Sultanpuri and the captivating music composed by Leslie Lewis. The song, featuring …

Sameera Reddy: When the actress starved herself to not gain weight

Sameera Reddy: When the actress starved herself to not gain weight

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From `Sexy Sam` to `Messy Mama`, Sameera Reddy has definitely come a long way. Today, a mother of two, Sameera uses social media to champion body positivity and openly addresses topics that people on social media usually shy away from. From flaunting her flabs to showing her grey hair, Sameera`s social media handle is a welcome space from the otherwise pretentious virtual world. Sameera on self-acceptance journey In an earlier interview while talking to mid-day.com about how her self-acceptance journey began, she said, “I think it began when I didn`t have anybody who was guiding me through one of my major breakdowns, which happened postpartum. I remember slipping into a very bad, dark space about my body, my career, about being perceived as successful or how fast I could bounce back after motherhood and I cracked. I actually hid inside the house and I didn`t talk to anybody. I cut off from people and I didn`t have the right mindset and I wasn`t getting the right messages from social media and society at that time.” …