Well-known actress Shafak Naz, who made her name as a household name in the country and the world by playing the memorable character of Mata Kunti in the famous TV serial 'Mahabharat', is currently in the news on social media and in the media corridors. In fact, recently actress Shafaq Naz celebrated the festival of Karva Chauth with full traditional customs by wearing a red saree, holding a sieve in her hands and filling vermillion in her maang. While celebrating Karva Chauth, she shared many beautiful pictures and videos on her official social media handle, after which fanatic trolls started criticizing her. Because he belonged to a Muslim family, he was hurled abuses in the comment section and questions were raised on his religious beliefs. But now instead of keeping quiet, Shafaq Naz has given a befitting reply to these trolls by releasing a video and has silenced everyone by quoting various religious scriptures including the Quran.
#1. Red saree and vermilion created a stir on the internet: Shafak Naz asked a sharp question
On the holy festival of Karva Chauth, Shafak Naz kept a fast for her husband Zeeshan and made this day special with all Hindu customs. She shared her beautiful pictures, but the fundamentalists could not tolerate a Muslim actress applying vermillion. Social media users started abusing him in the comment section and raising questions on his Islam. Enraged at this, Shafak said, “I had posted my pictures with great simplicity and happiness, but I felt extremely sad that an atmosphere of hatred was created in the comment box. It is being shown as if applying vermillion changes a person's religion! Am I no longer a Muslim just by applying vermillion? Is my religion so light that it can be destroyed just by applying vermillion?”
#1. 'My husband Zeeshan is also a Muslim': 'Mahabharat' fame actress classed trolls
Making his point more clear, Shafaq Naz gave his family introduction to the trolls. She told, “Those who are making things without any information, let me tell them that my husband's name is Zeeshan and he is also a Muslim. In such a situation, stop unnecessarily targeting our personal life and faith. A person's religious identity never ends by celebrating the festival of another community or becoming a part of their traditions. India is a country where countless cultures breathe together and this is the most beautiful identity of our country. If someone wants to share happiness and any festival, If he wants to convince, then why should anyone have any objection to it?”
#1. Shafak Naz quoted Quran: 'Religion does not teach to disrespect the faith of others'
Giving a befitting reply to the trolls, Shafaq Naz also put forward the lessons of Quran and other holy books. He said in very strong words, “Looking at today's environment, it is very sad that we have to teach people to respect each other. Where is it written that you should hurt the sentiments of others? Pick up and read any religious book in the world, including the Holy Quran, everywhere it is written that you can never achieve anything by disrespecting the religion of others. My religion teaches me to respect others, not to degrade or insult anyone. We all as human beings Are equal and everyone has the right to be respected.”
#1. 'I will celebrate Diwali, Holi, Eid all': Shafaq said – Religion is a very personal matter
Shafaq Naaz made it clear that she will not change the way she lives her life out of fear of anyone's trolling or threats. She said, “Religion is a personal belief and it is a very personal matter of a person. There is no need for me to prove on social media when I offer Namaz, when I fast or how much I pray. I have worked in many mythological serials including 'Mahabharata' and since childhood I have a deep love for Indian culture and mythology. I will also share pictures of Eid, celebrate Diwali and Holi. People who are uncomfortable with my faith. Or they don't like my views, they can simply unfollow me. No one can force me to compromise with my beliefs.”