Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri recently shared her first social media post following her sister Aliya Fakhri’s arrest in a high-profile murder case in the US. While Nargis did not address the controversy, her post on Instagram has garnered significant attention. Here’s a breakdown of the developments:
Nargis Fakhri’s Instagram Post Goes Viral
Nargis shared a photo on her Instagram Stories with her Housefull 5 co-stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Sonam Bajwa. Captioned, “We are coming for you,” the picture featured the trio posing enthusiastically on the film’s set. While the post did not mention the ongoing case, it marked her first public appearance since the controversy erupted.
Aliya Fakhri’s Arrest and Allegations
Aliya Fakhri, Nargis’s sister, was arrested in Queens, New York, for allegedly setting fire to a garage, leading to the deaths of her ex-boyfriend Edward Jacobs and his friend Anastasia Ettienne. Reports suggest Aliya committed the act after her ex-boyfriend refused to reconcile. She faces multiple charges, including:
- Four counts of first-degree murder
- Four counts of second-degree murder
- One charge of arson
Aliya is scheduled to appear in court on December 9.
Family Reactions to the Incident
A source revealed that Nargis has not been in touch with her sister for over 20 years and only learned about the incident through the news. Meanwhile, their mother defended Aliya, stating:
“I don’t think she would be killing someone. She was a person who was caring for everybody. She tried to help everybody.”
About Housefull 5
Nargis is currently filming for Housefull 5, the latest installment in the popular comedy franchise. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film features a star-studded cast, including:
- Akshay Kumar
- Riteish Deshmukh
- Jacqueline Fernandez
- Sonam Bajwa
- Fardeen Khan
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Sanjay Dutt
The film is slated for a theatrical release in June 2025.