Iranian-born actress Mandana Karimi says she plans to leave India and return to Iran only when the country’s current regime has changed, citing deep disappointment with the political climate and her treatment in India. Karimi told media she feels silenced and lonely, losing work and friends due to her outspoken criticism of Iran’s government and broad conflict coverage. She has spoken about her hope for a freer, more open Iran where women have rights and opportunities,  a future she says she will only come home for once that regime falls. 


Why Mandana Karimi Left Iran? Karimi Hopes for Iranian Regime Change

Mandana Karimi Explains Her Departure from Iran

<p>Iranian -origin actress Mandana Karimi, who works in Bollywood and Indian reality TV shows, has been in the news amid the Iran-US conflict. Mandana has been quite vocal in condemning the Iranian government in the past few days. She has also confessed that she would leave India and move to Iran as soon as the regime changes.&nbsp;</p><h2>Mandana feels betrayed by India</h2><p>In an interview to Bollywood Hungama, Mandana has said she is looking forward to moving to a different kind of Iran – one which has several opportunities for women. The actor, who is best known for her participation in the reality show Bigg Boss 9, added that the moment Iran becomes more independent for women, she would happily shift back to the country.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mandana also highlighted Iran's potential to become a nation that "builds the Middle East". She said, "What I see for Iran is a free Iran where women can do whatever they want, wear whatever they want, whatever university they want to go to and study. I see Iran, which has a great relationship with the Middle East, and that we are not a threat to the people. But we are a nation that builds the Middle East. The moment they announce that this regime is gone, I will go."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mandana also stated that despite all the love she received from India, she has packed her bags to leave the country as she now feels voiceless in India.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Anyway, my bags are packed, and I am leaving India as well. That is the plan because I feel I am breaking up with India. It is very difficult for me because I came to India when I was really young. India has given me everything: my modelling career, my acting career, the love that I got, and the friends that I have. But I feel I don't have a voice in India," she explained.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor also revealed that she lost many friends in Mumbai after she spoke against the Iranian regime. Karimi added that while Mumbai, the city where she worked, never made her feel "lonely," she feels India "has betrayed" her now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I feel India has betrayed me in a way. India has given me what it was supposed to give, and now it's time to move on, and hopefully I am going to move to Iran," she said.</p><h2>Mandana’s stand on Iran-US conflict</h2><p>Days earlier, she had commented on the ongoing conflict between Iran and US and called Iran’s current regime “a cancerous cell in the Middle East.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor highlighted the persistent nature of the struggle for change, as she explained how the unrest in Iran has become a defining aspect of life for many Iranians both inside and outside the country.</p>

Mandana Karimi has opened up about her wish to return to Iran once the current regime comes to an end. Mandana has been vocal critic of the Iranian government amid the US-Iran conflict. 

Iranian -origin actress Mandana Karimi, who works in Bollywood and Indian reality TV shows, has been in the news amid the Iran-US conflict. Mandana has been quite vocal in condemning the Iranian government in the past few days. She has also confessed that she would leave India and move to Iran as soon as the regime changes. Mandana feels betrayed by India In an interview to Bollywood Hungama, Mandana has said she is looking forward to moving to a different kind of Iran – one which has several opportunities for women. The actor, who is best known for her participation in the reality show Bigg Boss 9, added that the moment Iran becomes more independent for women, she would happily shift back to the country. Mandana also highlighted Iran's potential to become a nation that "builds the Middle East". She said, "What I see for Iran is a free Iran where women can do whatever they want, wear whatever they want, whatever university they want to go to and study. I see Iran, which has a great relationship with the Middle East, and that we are not a threat to the people. But we are a nation that builds the Middle East. The moment they announce that this regime is gone, I will go." Mandana also stated that despite all the love she received from India, she has packed her bags to leave the country as she now feels voiceless in India. "Anyway, my bags are packed, and I am leaving India as well. That is the plan because I feel I am breaking up with India. It is very difficult for me because I came to India when I was really young. India has given me everything: my modelling career, my acting career, the love that I got, and the friends that I have. But I feel I don't have a voice in India," she explained. The actor also revealed that she lost many friends in Mumbai after she spoke against the Iranian regime. Karimi added that while Mumbai, the city where she worked, never made her feel "lonely," she feels India "has betrayed" her now. "I feel India has betrayed me in a way. India has given me what it was supposed to give, and now it's time to move on, and hopefully I am going to move to Iran," she said. Mandana’s stand on Iran-US conflict Days earlier, she had commented on the ongoing conflict between Iran and US and called Iran’s current regime “a cancerous cell in the Middle East.” The actor highlighted the persistent nature of the struggle for change, as she explained how the unrest in Iran has become a defining aspect of life for many Iranians both inside and outside the country.

<p>Mandana Karimi has opened up about her wish to return to Iran once the current regime comes to an end. Mandana has been a vocal critic of the Iranian government amid the US-Iran conflict.&nbsp;</p>

Iranian actress Mandana Karimi says ‘her bags are packed’ for Iran days after condemning the country’s government

<p>After filmmakers Sajid Khan, Subhash Ghai and Luv Ranjan were accused of sexual misconduct, harassment and abuse by several women who worked with them, 'Kya Kool Hai Hum' director Umesh Ghadge has been accused of harassment by Iranian actor Mandana Karimi.</p>

<p>Karimi confessed it while attending a press conference amid the Indian #MeToo movement.</p>

<p>While talking to ANI, she said that she was harassed on set and that she decided to quit acting because of this behaviour.</p>

<p>Adding further, she shared her experience of how he changed the dance steps and putting other people in the song in&nbsp;last minute, also asking her to wear clothes which made her uncomfortable.</p>

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<p>In a recent interview to Times Now, Mandana had said, “I have personally experienced this and I have been called a drama queen and someone with too much attitude. Even to the extent of someone saying that I’m not from here and this is how things work in India. It reached a point where I decided to just keep my mouth shut and my thoughts to myself and accept the fact that women have no voice. And if they do say something then there are consequences for what they say.”</p>

<p>She further lauded Tanushree Dutta for her courageous move and opening up about her harassment&nbsp;experience she faced by veteran actor Nana Patekar the&nbsp;sets of ''Horn Ok Please'' in 2008.</p>


After filmmakers Sajid Khan, Subhash Ghai and Luv Ranjan were accused of sexual misconduct, harassment and abuse by several women who worked with them, 'Kya Kool Hai Hum' director Umesh Ghadge has been accused of harassment by Iranian actor Mandana Karimi.

After filmmakers Sajid Khan, Subhash Ghai and Luv Ranjan were accused of sexual misconduct, harassment and abuse by several women who worked with them, 'Kya Kool Hai Hum' director Umesh Ghadge has been accused of harassment by Iranian actor Mandana Karimi. Karimi confessed it while attending a press conference amid the Indian #MeToo movement. While talking to ANI, she said that she was harassed on set and that she decided to quit acting because of this behaviour. Adding further, she shared her experience of how he changed the dance steps and putting other people in the song in last minute, also asking her to wear clothes which made her uncomfortable. Umesh Ghadge started harassing me by changing the steps in the song,putting other people in the song saying this is last minute decision. Calling me early on set, asking me to wear clothes that I was not even supposed to wear, keeping me waiting: Mandana Karimi on #Metoo pic.twitter.com/eucTEAscJQ — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2018 × In a recent interview to Times Now, Mandana had said, “I have personally experienced this and I have been called a drama queen and someone with too much attitude. Even to the extent of someone saying that I’m not from here and this is how things work in India. It reached a point where I decided to just keep my mouth shut and my thoughts to myself and accept the fact that women have no voice. And if they do say something then there are consequences for what they say.” She further lauded Tanushree Dutta for her courageous move and opening up about her harassment experience she faced by veteran actor Nana Patekar the sets of ''Horn Ok Please'' in 2008.

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Why Mandana Karimi Left Iran? Karimi Hopes for Iranian Regime Change

Mandana Karimi Explains Her Departure from Iran

Why Mandana Karimi Left Iran? Karimi Hopes for Iranian Regime Change

Mandana Karimi says her bags are packed for Iran days after criticising the govt

#MeToo: Iranian actor Mandana Karimi accuses 'Kya Kool Hai Hum' director Umesh Ghadge of on-set harassment