In a recent Instagram video clip, Bollywood actor and dancer Nora Fatehi candidly shared insights into her Muslim practices. The Canadian-Moroccan star of “Street Dancer 3D” revealed that she has been observing fasting since the age of 14, a tradition instilled in her by her parents during her upbringing.
Expressing the profound impact of fasting, particularly during the sacred month of Ramazan, Fatehi emphasized her unwavering commitment to maintaining her fasts, even amidst her busy schedule. She fervently stated, “I fast every day, even though I’m working. I never break my fast. I always keep it going. [Ramazan] is a great time for me to become disciplined and more spiritual. It’s my duty.”
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For Fatehi, fasting is a non-negotiable aspect of her faith that she diligently balances with the demands of her profession. She reiterated, “I have to do it. I have to be spiritually inclined and respectful to my religion – but I still have to go to work! So why do I have to choose [either] this or this?”
The actor elaborated on her approach to balancing her spiritual and professional life, emphasizing that fulfilling her religious obligations does not hinder her career pursuits. She emphasized, “A part of my job is to be physically active as a performer, but that doesn’t mean I break my fast. Fasting is a duty, and it can be fulfilled alongside your other commitments.”
In addition to fasting, Fatehi underscored the significance of prayer in her daily life, highlighting its calming effect and role in fostering a connection with her creator. She reflected, “When you go into your zone of connecting with your creator, whoever that is for you, you’re in a different realm, spiritually and mentally.”
Describing the beauty of taking a brief pause amidst life’s chaos to express gratitude through prayer, Fatehi remarked, “What’s so beautiful about praying five times a day is that, in the chaos of the world, there’s two minutes when you stop and you thank your creator.”
Since her entry into Bollywood in 2014, Fatehi has established herself as a prominent dancer in Indian cinema. While her recent revelations about her religious practices have resonated with many of her followers, some on social media have raised questions about the perceived contrast between Fatehi’s showbiz career and her religious devotion.
