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Amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the political scenario in the region has again brought the focus of the world on Iran. Recently, the news about the reaction given by Iranian-origin bollywood actress Elnaaz Norouzi on social media on the news about the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has brought the focus on the artists who have Iranian origins and have entertained the audience in Bollywood films with their talent and charisma.

1. Elnaaz Norouzi

elnaaz nouroziPopular Iran-origin stars in Bollywood (Image: Instagram)

Elnaaz Norouzi has been active in the Bollywood industry for close to nine years. She is recognised for her glamorous on-screen personality and her excellent performances on camera. She was a part of the hit crime thriller web series Sacred Games and has also been a part of many Bollywood movies and music videos. She has managed to gather a strong fan following due to her confidence and dancing skills.

2. Mandana Karimi

mandanna karimiPopular Iran-origin stars in Bollywood (Image: IMDb)

Mandana Karimi is another model and actress of Iranian descent who has acted in Bollywood films. She has acted in films like Bhaag Johnny and Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3. Mandana has become popular due to her bold roles and looks. Apart from films, Mandana has also acted in Indian reality shows. 

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3. Sajjad Delafrooz

sajjad delfaroozPopular Iran-origin stars in Bollywood (Image: IMDb)

Sajjad Delafrooz is an Iranian actor who has worked on Hindi projects. He has featured in the movie Tiger Zinda Hai opposite Salman Khan. He was also seen in the web series Special Ops. Sajjad Delafrooz’s intense performances have been appreciated by the audience.

 

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4. Agha – A Star from the Golden Era

Agha iran origin actorPopular Iran-origin stars in Bollywood (Image: Facebook)

Agha was one of the first Iranian-origin actors in Bollywood cinema. He was active in the industry from 1935 to 1986, starring in almost 300 films. He was best known for his comic roles. He was even part of the famous song Mehbooba Mehbooba from the movie Sholay. His father had come to Pune from Iran during the British era. 

Bollywood Actors Who Have Iranian Roots

5. John Abraham

John abraham iran rootPopular Iran-origin stars in Bollywood (Image: Instagram)

Bollywood's famous actor John Abraham's mother belongs to the Irani Zoroastrian community and has family ties to Iran, thus making him culturally associated with the country. He has acted in notable movies such as Dhoom, Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran, and the thriller Tehran, in which he even learned Farsi to act in the movie.

6. Boman Irani

boman iraniPopular Iran-origin stars in Bollywood (Image: Instagram)

Veteran actor Boman Irani was born to a Zoroastrian family of Irani descent in Mumbai, India, and has ancestral links to the Parsi community in Iran. He has featured in more than 100 films and has won the hearts of the audience in movies such as Munna Bhai MBBS, 3 Idiots, PK, and Don 2 with his versatile acting skills. 

 

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While the tensions between Iran and Israel continue to capture the attention of the world, it has also highlighted Bollywood’s cultural diversity. These Iranian stars show that despite the tensions between the two nations, the bridge that connects them is the world of arts and cinema.


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