Happy Birthday Samantha Akkineni: Did You Know 'The Family Man 2' Actress Has A Secret Family Name?

Samantha Akkineni, known for her acting prowess, turned a year older on Wednesday (April 28). The tinsel town diva is considered one of the most popular and talented actress in Tollywood. She enjoys a significant fan following across different age groups, courtesy her power-packed performances.

While her fans fondly called her as Sam, the 'Jaanu' actress' friends and family members call her by the name Yashoda. Yes, you read that right!

Samantha Akkineni, who always wins hearts with her infectious smile, played the role of a diabetic patient in 'Satyamurthy'. She was diagnosed with diabetes in 2013 but she fought the battle against the disease and emerged victorious.

Very few actresses can boast of the fact that they have won Filmfare Award for Best Actress in two different languages in the same year. Well, Samantha can as she bagged the awards for her performance in Neethaane En Ponvasantham (Tamil) and Eega (Telugu) in 2012. She is a bonafide star, no doubt to that.

Samantha Akkineni, who runs a NGO, has often voiced her opinion on issues related to the film industry. She received flak from Mahesh Babu's fans when she expressed her displeasure over the poster of his Telugu film.

On the professional front, Samantha will make her big digital debut with 'The Family Man 2'. She will be seen playing the role of Rajji in the web series which stars Manoj Bajpayee in a lead role. Earlier this year, she became the first Indian female celeb to get a Twitter emoji based on her character. (All PICS CreditZ: Instagram)