Actress Mandana Karimi has been very vocal about the ongoing tension in her home country, Iran, amid the West Asia war. She has opened up about the worsening situation in Iran amid the ongoing conflict. Speaking candidly during an Instagram interaction, the actress revealed that fear, violence, and internet blackouts continue to grip the country. Mandana also shared an emotional goodbye to India after nearly 16 years.
Mandana Karimi on the situation in Iran
Recently, Karimi conducted an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on Instagram when a user asked her, “Are things better in Iran now? And where are you headed to?” To this, the actress mentioned, “Unfortunately, no. Things in Iran have become even more aggressive. The IRGC is back on the streets, intimidating people, executions are still happening, and internet blackouts continue. Communication with our families is extremely limited — phone calls barely go through, and when they do, they are incredibly expensive.”
“People have lost jobs, loved ones, and any sense of stability. The regime is at one of its weakest points and, like a wounded animal, it’s reacting with even more violence and fear. The hardest part is that there is very little reliable news coming out from inside Iran right now, so everything feels uncertain and painfully vague,” Mandana added.
Mandana leaves India
She uploaded a video of herself from the airport, saying, “I never could imagine or believe that I could say this, but goodbye India.”
“This is going to be hard. But after almost 16 years in India, it’s finally… leaving behind my second home… and here it is to new beginnings. New country, new home, new everything,” she went on to add.
Previously, during a media interaction, Mandana had confirmed that she was planning to leave India due to security concerns.
About Mandana Karimi
Born and raised in Iran, Mandana moved to India in her early twenties to fulfil her modelling aspirations. Stepping into Bollywood, she made her debut as a lead in the movie Bhaag Johnny. She also participated in the ninth season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss, making her a household name. She was the second runner-up in the 2015 season of the show. She was also seen in another reality show, Lock Upp, in 2022. Mandana was last seen in the 2022 Netflix film Thar, co-starring Anil Kapoor and Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor.
