Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Actor-model Mandana Karimi has criticised Boman Irani for his recent satirical video about US President Donald Trump wanting to meet Iranians to broker peace. Karimi questioned Irani’s timing and silence on the ongoing crisis in Iran, highlighting the suffering of her compatriots over the years.
Born in Tehran, the 37-year-old actor has been vocal about supporting the people of Iran amid the West Asia conflict. She expressed disappointment at Irani, a Parsi, for only now speaking about Iran through satire after years of oppression and violence in the country.
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In a comment on Irani’s Instagram post, Mandana wrote that Iranians have endured arrests, executions and silencing for years, while people like her have lived through and spoken about these hardships. She pointed out the sudden shift to humour and commentary on gas prices and politics in the video, questioning where this voice was during the worst times.
“Boman Irani sir … suddenly you have a lot to say about Iran. Interesting timing. For years, Iranians have been getting arrested, executed, silenced. Thousands killed. Families torn apart. And people like me we’ve lived it. We’ve spoken about it. But now … there’s a video. Now there’s concern. Now there’s humor about gas, about Trump, about ‘come to my house (sic)’,” she wrote.
Though Boman Irani did not respond to her remarks, others defended his satire, saying it was meant as humour. Mandana replied by calling out what she described as hypocrisy—ignoring mass deaths and oppression but showing concern when global politics and gas prices are involved.
She further elaborated that those identifying as Irani or Parsi who remained silent when thousands were killed or imprisoned, but now speak out due to personal concerns, display selective outrage rather than genuine empathy. She emphasised that many in Iran remain voiceless, with ongoing internet blackouts and families cut off.
Here’s the video shared by Boman Irani:
Mandana asserted her right to speak on behalf of her people and country, rejecting any attempts to silence or lecture her. She reiterated that ignoring mass suffering but suddenly caring about gas prices is hypocrisy, underscoring the gravity of the situation in Iran.
Responding to critics who questioned her perspective, Mandana clarified that she was born and lived in Iran for 18 years, experienced “arrests and violations”, and that her entire family still resides there. She explained that until recently, she held an Iranian passport and had to buy her freedom to live freely abroad.
Mandana concluded by urging others to understand her position and the reality she speaks from, highlighting the ongoing repression faced by Iranians and the importance of consistent support for their plight.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
