Faria Abdullah Gets Emotional After Facing Social Media Abuse

Faria Abdullah, who has appeared in Telugu films such as ‘Jathi Rathnalu’ and ‘Mathu Vadalara 2’, responded emotionally after facing severe trolling and religious abuse on social media following her recent participation in Bonalu celebrations in Hyderabad’s Old City. She offered Bonam to the deity and took part in the festivities, including dancing to drum beats at the temple premises, drawing devotee attention. Videos of the celebrations went viral, but some users subjected her to religious abuse, questioning her participation in a Hindu festival and calling her a ‘kafir’. Faria addressed the criticism through a teary-eyed video, explaining her father’s conversion to Islam and her upbringing with positive views of Islam. She emphasized her belief in seeing divinity in everything, from trees to butterflies, and her desire for unity and peace. She stated she would not respond to hate with anger but instead spread love, quoting her mother’s explanation of ‘Allah’ as light. Her approach of focusing on faith and acceptance rather than division has been widely noted for its unique response to the abuse she faced. Faria also mentioned wanting to be ‘aggressive’ about spreading love and continued to wish well for those who criticized her. Her emotional and philosophical response has resonated with many, highlighting her commitment to peace and inclusivity.