# Faria Abdullah breaks silence after Bonalu trolling

2026-08-15T14:41:29+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Actress Faria Abdullah, known for Jathi Ratnalu, released an emotional video on Independence Day responding to religious abuse she faced after participating in Hyderabad's Bonalu celebrations. She offered Bonam at an Old City temple and danced during the festival, triggering criticism from some users who called her a “kafir” and questioned a Muslim woman taking part in a Hindu ritual. In the video, Faria said her father is a converted Muslim and she was raised to respect all faiths. She urged people to see divinity beyond religious labels and declared her 'revolution' is to spread love, not hate. Her response has been widely praised for promoting communal harmony. The incident has reignited debate about celebrity participation in cross-religious cultural events.

## Coverage

- telugu360.com <https://www.telugu360.com/faria-abdullah-breaks-silence-after-bonalu-trolling/>
- m9.news <https://www.m9.news/movienews/faria-abdullah-emotional-video-bonalu/>
- tracktollywood.com <https://tracktollywood.com/faria-abdullah-bonalu-backlash/>

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