The actor revealed that he faced discrimination in school for being obese and in Tollywood because of his colour.
Published Feb 19, 2024 | 1:59 PM ⚊ Updated Feb 19, 2024 | 2:03 PM
Viva Harsha in 'Sundaram Master'. (X)
Viva Harsha, a YouTube sensation, unexpectedly rose to fame through his videos. His upcoming movie Sundaram Master is set to hit theatres in the next four days.
The teaser and trailer of the Telugu film garnered a positive response.
As part of the promotion of Sundaram Master, Viva Harsha revealed shocking details of his past, particularly about body shaming.
He admitted that he used steroids to treat asthma when he was a child and Viva Harsha said he had put on weight after using steroids.
Viva Harsha also revealed that while studying in school, he faced discrimination from people for being obese.
Further, he expressed his fear of travelling with her parents on trains. He added that he would feel anxious about others making comments about his skin colour.
Viva Harsha admitted to taking on unconventional roles just to make ends meet, even though he did not enjoy them.
He said he wanted to escape from facing tough situations because this was not what he had intended when entering the industry.
Viva Harsha also opened up about facing insults, mentioning that jokes were made about his skin colour on film sets. Even though comments have reduced because of his stature, he highlighted that jokes about him still circulate on digital platforms.
Harsha’s revelations about his skin and body are gaining traction on social media.
