Farah Khan may be best known for directing Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om, but her candid vlogs and celebrity home visits have been pulling in serious online attention lately. Her latest video, featuring actors Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha, has now placed her at the centre of a social media debate.
In the vlog, Farah gives viewers a peek inside her home and draws Ali Fazal's attention to a painting on one of her walls. She asks him, "Can you read Urdu? What's written here?" Ali initially struggles to read the inscription and fumbles before the text is identified as "Bismillah-ar-Rahman-ar-Rahim."
The playful exchange did not sit well with some viewers. Farah faced criticism online, with a section of social media users questioning why she could not identify the Islamic phrase herself, pointing to her Muslim family background.
The painting itself carries a notable history. Farah revealed in the vlog that the artwork was gifted to her by legendary artist M.F. Husain when she moved into her home. She also shared a photograph of herself with the celebrated painter, adding a personal touch to the story behind the piece.
