Dubai Bling star Farhana Bodi reassures fans amid regional conflict: “Alhamdulillah, we are safe'

Reality star, living in UAE for 18 years, praised UAE leadership for their competence

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Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment, Lifestyle and Sport Editor
Dubai Bling star Farhana Bodi
Dubai Bling star Farhana Bodi
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Dubai: Farhana Bodi, the Dubai Bling star, reassured fans on social media that she and her family are safe amid recent global tensions. “Alhamdulillah, we're safe. We're good,” she said in a video.

“I received so many messages from my friends, well-wishers, and family from all around the world. I really, really appreciate it.”

The reality star, who has lived in the UAE for 18 years, praised the UAE leadership for their handling of the situation.

“Hats off to the UAE leadership and the system for managing and controlling things so effectively. It’s truly impressive. We’ve been staying at home, following the rules, and only listening to official news. My prayers are keeping me calm and giving me strength.”

Watch her interview with Gulf News here:

Farhana’s message echoes those of other celebrities residing in the UAE, including Lindsay Lohan, Amy Virk, and Ajith Kumar, who have publicly expressed confidence in the country’s safety and governance.

Reflecting on her journey, Farhana noted how Dubai has shaped her career.

Born to Indian immigrant parents and raised in South Africa, she moved to Dubai nearly 15 years ago and has since built a sturdy profile.

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“Dubai has really shaped me into the woman I am today. It’s a land full of opportunities where you can really make your dreams come true,” she said in an earlier interview with Gulf News.

“When people see the way I’ve evolved here, they’re inspired. So many friends from South Africa, the UK, and Australia have moved to the UAE because of its opportunities.”

Manjusha Radhakrishnan
Manjusha RadhakrishnanEntertainment, Lifestyle and Sport Editor
Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons? She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.

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