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Mandana Karimi Bids Emotional Goodbye to India After 16 Years

Actress Mandana Karimi has decided to leave India after living there for 16 years. She announced her departure in an emotional Instagram video from the airport. She cited security concerns as the reason for her move. She will not return to Iran, as she has been banned there for a decade.

Key Points: Mandana Karimi Leaves India After 16 Years

  • Mandana Karimi leaves India after 16 years
  • She shared the news on Instagram
  • Cites security concerns for the move
  • She was a Bigg Boss 9 finalist
  • She won't return to Iran due to a ban
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Mandana Karimi leaves behind her 'second home' India after 16 years

Actress Mandana Karimi leaves India after 16 years, citing security concerns. She shares an emotional farewell on Instagram.

"After almost 16 years in India, its finally... leaving behind my second home... here it is to new beginnings. - Mandana Karimi"

Mumbai, May 12

Actress Mandana Karimi has decided to leave India, biding goodbye to her 'second home' after almost 16 years.

She took to the Stories section of her Instagram and communicated her decision to the netizens during a recent AMA (Ask Me Anything) session.

One of the users asked Mandana, "Have you left Mumbai for good? Do you miss the city?"

Reacting to the inquiry, she uploaded a video of herself from the airport, saying, "I never could imagine or believe that I could say, but Goodbye India."

"This is going to be hard. But after almost 16 years in India, its 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.

In March, Mandana disclosed that she will not be going back to Iran as she had been banned there a decade ago.

She shared that while she is leaving India, she will not be going back to Iran.

Born and raised in Iran, Mandana moved to India in her early twenties to fulfill her modelling aspirations. Stepping into Bollywood, she made her debut as a lead in the movie "Bhaag Johnny".

She also participated in the 9th 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 ahow.

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.

- IANS

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Christopher I
Honestly, I'm not surprised. Many foreign-origin celebrities have left India in recent years. The entertainment industry here can be brutal and security is a genuine issue. She contributed a lot to Indian TV and cinema. All the best to her!
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Vikram M
India has always been welcoming to talent from abroad, but we need to do better on safety. Mandana faced threats and that's unacceptable. She was a vibrant part of Bigg Boss and Lock Upp. Sad to see her go, but happy she's prioritizing her well-being. 🇮🇳
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James A
It's interesting that she's not returning to Iran either. Must be tough being caught between two countries. India gave her fame and success, but personal safety comes first. I hope she finds peace wherever she goes next.
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Kavya N
Another talent leaving India because of security issues. This is a wake-up call for our society. We need to ensure that everyone, especially women and those from diverse backgrounds, feel safe here. Mandana, you'll be missed! 💔
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Rohan X
Let's be real - if she felt unsafe despite her fame, what about ordinary citizens? The government needs to take this seriously. That said, she had a great run in India - from Bollywood to reality TV. Wishing her success in her new home! 🌟

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