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Azade Namdari
Azadeh Namdari in the 8th celebration of Iran Society of Film Critics and Writers
Born
Occupation(s)TV host, actress
EmployerIRIB

Azade Namdari (Persian: آزاده نامداری) is an Iranian actress and TV host.

Controversy

On 25 July 2017, a video emerged showing Namdari drinking and without hijab while on vacation in Switzerland. The event drew a backlash on social media as she was an advocate of black chador and compulsory Islamic dress code in Iran.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Azadeh Namdari: Backlash over conservative Iranian television host". BBC News. 2017-07-25. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
  2. ^ "Top Iranian TV host caught drinking beer without hijab". The Independent. 2017-07-26. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
  3. ^ "Iranian TV Personality Who Promoted Compulsory Islamic Dress Under Fire Over Photos". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. 2017-07-25. Retrieved 2017-07-29.