I Wish Well For You: Faria Abdullah Breaks Down Over Bonalu Trolling

Faria Abdullah has opened up about the online abuse she faced after taking part in Hyderabad’s Bonalu celebrations. The actress attended the festival on August 10 at the Sri Mahankaleshwara Ammavari Temple in Miralam Mandi, where she carried a Bonam and also danced to the drum beats. Videos from the celebrations quickly went viral.

While many people praised Faria for joining a major Telangana festival, some social media users questioned why a Muslim woman was taking part in a Hindu celebration. A few went further and called her a “kafir”. The comments led Faria to address the issue in an emotional Instagram video on August 15.

Holding back tears, Faria spoke about her family and upbringing. She revealed that her father, Sanjay Abdullah, was born a Hindu and later converted to Islam because he liked the religion. She said this shaped the way she understood faith while growing up.

“My dad is a converted Muslim, bro. Do you understand what that means?” Faria said. She added that she grew up seeing the good side of Islam and learning to respect different beliefs.

Faria also explained her personal view of spirituality. “I see life in trees, I see life in rocks, I see life in butterflies, in everything,” she said. She believes that seeing divinity in different forms should bring people closer rather than create hatred.

The actress then spoke directly to those who criticised her. “Whoever was hating on me... I wish well for you, bro. I wish well for you,” she said. She also said she prays for love, unity and peace, calling that her “rebellion” and “revolution”.

Faria further recalled asking her mother about the word Allah and being told that it meant light. She questioned how something that represents everything could be used to exclude people.

Her emotional video has since received support from many viewers. Actress Lakshmi Manchu also came out in support of Faria. The episode has sparked a wider conversation about religious respect, personal choice and the freedom to take part in cultural celebrations.

Faria, who became popular with Jathi Rathnalu, has chosen to answer the criticism with a message of love instead of anger.