‘Free From Limitations’: Shanthi Priya Shaves Head, Wears Late Husband’s Blazer
New Delhi, April 11 – Actress Shanthi Priya, best known for starring alongside Akshay Kumar in his debut film Saugandh, has sparked conversation and admiration across social media after revealing her bald look in a powerful personal statement.
In a series of striking images shared on her Instagram, the South Indian actress is seen in a beige suit, accentuated by smoky eyes, gold earrings, and most notably, a blazer belonging to her late husband, actor Siddharth Ray, who passed away in 2004.
“With this transformation, I have set myself free—free from limitations and intending to break the beauty standards that the world has set upon us. I do it with courage and faith in my heart,” she wrote in the caption.
“Today, I also carry the memory of my late husband close, in his blazer that still holds his warmth.”
While many fans praised her bold transformation, others questioned her choice, especially in the context of South Indian beauty traditions.
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One commenter wrote:
“Ye kya kiya… long hair is beauty of South Indians… and you have done this?”
To which Shanthi Priya replied with grace:
“Don’t have a mindset that one has to be like this and that, buddy.”
Speaking to The Times of India, the actress admitted that she initially had doubts about how this move might affect her career:
“I asked myself, am I going to let fear dictate my choices?”
Eventually, she chose to embrace the transformation, calling it an act of self-liberation from societal conditioning.
The actress, who recently appeared in the Tamil film Bad Girl, has been gradually re-emerging in the industry. Her new look and message have further re-established her voice—not just as an actress, but as a symbol of empowerment.
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