Azade Namdari
Azade Namdari | |
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 Azadeh Namdari in the 8th celebration of Iran Society of Film Critics and Writers | |
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| Occupation(s) | TV host, actress |
| Employer | IRIB |
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
- ^ "Azadeh Namdari: Backlash over conservative Iranian television host". BBC News. 2017-07-25. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ "Top Iranian TV host caught drinking beer without hijab". The Independent. 2017-07-26. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ "Iranian TV Personality Who Promoted Compulsory Islamic Dress Under Fire Over Photos". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. 2017-07-25. Retrieved 2017-07-29.