Actor-model Mandana Karimi has strongly criticised Boman Irani over his recent satirical video referencing US President Donald Trump and the Iran situation, sparking a heated debate online.
The controversy began after Boman Irani shared a light-hearted Instagram video taking a dig at Trump’s supposed outreach to “Iranis” for peace talks. In the clip, he humorously suggested that Trump and his delegation visit Mumbai’s Dadar Parsi Colony, adding a comedic twist involving food and a gas cylinder. While many on social media found the video amusing, it did not sit well with Mandana.
Reacting in the comments section, Mandana questioned the timing and sensitivity of the satire, especially in light of the ongoing crisis in Iran. She expressed disappointment over what she perceived as selective commentary on a deeply serious issue.
“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.
Mandana, who was born in Tehran and has often spoken about the struggles faced by Iranians, highlighted the years of suffering endured by people in her home country. She also pointed out what she described as hypocrisy—remaining silent during times of oppression but speaking up when global politics and humour intersect.
While Boman Irani has not responded to her remarks, the incident has triggered mixed reactions online, with some defending his humour and others supporting Mandana’s stance.
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