India, April 7 -- Samantha Ruth Prabhu became a voice for many when over two years ago she came out and spoke about her autoimmune disease, myositis. Since then, the actor has been working towards creating awareness about a healthy lifestyle. On World Health Day today, she speaks about what motivated her.

"I am not really coming from the position of being a star, but from the position of being someone who is going through a condition myself. I find the need to share my story because it can be a bit of a lonely and helpless position to be in when you're going through a health condition. So, I do understand that people who are going through something can need that extra helping hand. I have no intention of being the spokesperson for help b...