Azade Namdari

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

Azade Namdari
Azadeh Namdari in the 8th celebration of Iran Society of Film Critics and Writers
Born
OccupationTV host, actress
EmployerIRIB

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]

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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.
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