Hina Afridi and Faraz Farooqui’s Hugging Video Goes Viral, Sparks Social Media Backlash
Lahore: Pakistani rising actress Hina Afridi has once again become the center of social media attention after a video of her hugging actor Faraz Farooqui went viral online.
The actress, who began her career in modeling and has recently gained popularity in the drama industry, attended a recent drama premiere event held at a cinema in Karachi. The final episode of her latest drama was also screened at the event.
During the premiere, Hina Afridi was seen wearing a mint and lavender saree as she interacted with fellow cast members, including co-star Faraz Farooqui. In the viral clip, she is seen hugging him during their meeting and praising his prayers, saying that his five daily prayers and prayers had helped her career.
Following the video’s circulation, social media users reacted strongly, with many criticizing the interaction. Some users referenced her marital status and questioned the appropriateness of the gesture, while others commented on Faraz Farooqui’s religious image and raised concerns about his conduct.
One user commented that “Allah give patience to her husband,” while another stated that a practicing Muslim should be aware of boundaries with non-mahram individuals. Others criticized the actress for being married and still engaging in such public interactions.
However, several social media users defended both actors, arguing that judging personal character based on a short video clip is unfair and misleading.
