Kuwaiti actress Shujoun Al-Hajri shared a touching and emotional moment with her audience featuring her father, Matar Al-Hajri, who is currently hospitalized after suffering a sudden health setback.

Shujoun posted on her official Instagram account a rare video showing her gently holding her father's hand, kissing it tenderly, and whispering the word "my love," expressing the deep affection and strong family bond between them.

She accompanied the video with a heartfelt plea to her followers: "Please pray for my father; he needs your prayers. May God heal him, grant him wellness, prolong his life, and heal our sick, the sick Muslims, and the sick worldwide."

The video received wide engagement from her audience, who flooded her with messages of support and prayers, expressing their wishes for her father’s speedy recovery. Many followers were visibly moved by the moments described as painful and tearful.

Shujoun Al-Hajri Trends on Social Media Amid Legal Controversy

Separately, Shujoun Al-Hajri has recently been trending on social media following the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior’s announcement of her arrest on charges of possession of prohibited substances.

A photo posted by the Ministry on its official account on the "X" platform (formerly Twitter), showing Shujoun with her hands cuffed, sparked widespread outrage among followers. Many considered the manner in which the image was presented as damaging to her dignity and contrary to the principle of presumption of innocence, calling for respect of humanitarian and professional standards in such cases.

Wide Popularity Across the Arab World

It is noteworthy that Shujoun Al-Hajri enjoys considerable popularity on social media, with nearly five million followers on Instagram from various Arab countries. She is regarded as one of the beloved actresses with a large fan base.