Faria Sulthana Begum, best known as Faria Abdullah, is an Indian actress, dancer, and model who rose to widespread recognition through her breakthrough performance as Chitti in the Telugu comedy-drama film Jathi Ratnalu in 2021.
Her lively portrayal quickly made her a popular face in Telugu cinema and opened opportunities across feature films, streaming productions, dance performances, and modeling.
She has since expanded her career through projects including Like, Share & Subscribe, Ravanasura, The Jengaburu Curse, Mathu Vadalara 2, and Kalki 2898 AD.
Profile
- Full Name: Faria Sulthana Begum
- Stage name: Faria Abdullah
- Date of Birth: May 28, 1998
- Age: 28 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actress, Dancer, Model
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 68 kg
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Parents: Sanjay Abdullah, Kausar Sultana
- Siblings: Inaya Abdullah
- Spouse: Unmarried
- Children: None
- Relationship Status: Dating
- Religion: Islam
- Ethnicity: Indian
- Net Worth: $3 million
Early Life and Education
Faria Abdullah was born on May 28, 1998, in Hyderabad, Telangana, and is 28 years old. She grew up in Hyderabad alongside her younger sister, Inaya Abdullah, under the care of her parents, Sanjay Abdullah and Kausar Sultana.
Her family encouraged her artistic interests from an early age, particularly her passion for dance and performance.
She attended Bhavans School Atmakuri and later Meridian School in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, before pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication at Loyola Academy Degree and PG College.
Alongside her formal education, she trained in dance through Shiamak Davar’s academy and developed skills in Kathak, hip-hop, belly dancing, and waacking.
Before entering mainstream cinema, she gained extensive practical experience as a theatre performer, appearing in more than 50 Telugu and Urdu stage productions.
Personal Life
Faria Abdullah is currently dating a choreographer and artist whose identity she has chosen to keep private.
She has spoken publicly about being in love and has described the relationship as a positive part of her life. Her partner is reportedly from a Hindu background.
At the same time, Faria comes from a Muslim family, giving the relationship an interfaith dimension similar to the diverse cultural environment in which she was raised.
Career
Faria Abdullah began her creative career as a theatre performer and digital content creator before transitioning to mainstream cinema. Her breakthrough came in 2021 when she made her film debut as Chitti in Jathi Ratnalu.
The film became a major commercial success, and her energetic performance alongside Naveen Polishetty and other cast members quickly established her as a promising new talent in Telugu cinema.
Later in 2021, she appeared in Most Eligible Bachelor, followed by a special dance appearance in Bangarraju in 2022. She then played Vasudha Verma in Like, Share & Subscribe and appeared as a lead performer in Ravanasura in 2023.
Her move into streaming came with the suspense series The Jengaburu Curse, where she played Priyambada Das.
Her career continued to develop in 2024 through appearances in Aa Okkati Adakku, Mathu Vadalara 2, and the science-fiction epic Kalki 2898 AD.
She subsequently appeared in Bachchala Malli and continued building her film career with projects including Gaayapadda Simham. Her work has established her as one of the recognizable younger actresses working in Telugu cinema.
Awards
- Gaddar Telangana Film Award – Special Mention for Mathu Vadalara 2 (2025)
- South Indian International Movie Awards – Best Female Debut, Telugu nomination for Jathi Ratnalu (2022)
Net Worth
Faria Abdullah has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Her earnings come primarily from acting roles in Telugu films and streaming productions, with additional income from modeling, commercial appearances, event work, brand collaborations, and other creative projects.
Social Media
- Instagram: @fariaabdullah
- X: @fariaabdullah2
Filmography
- Jathi Ratnalu (2021)
- Most Eligible Bachelor (2021)
- Bangarraju (2022)
- Like, Share & Subscribe (2022)
- Ravanasura (2023)
- The Jengaburu Curse (2023)
- Aa Okkati Adakku (2024)
- Kalki 2898 AD (2024)
- Mathu Vadalara 2 (2024)
- Bachchala Malli (2024)
- Gaayapadda Simham (2026)
