'Faceless Accounts Telling Me To Go Back To My Country': Iranian Actress Mandana Karimi Gives Clarification After Backlash On Her 'India Murdering Children' Post

Iranian actress Mandana Karimi on Thursday took to Instagram to share a long note in which she clarified her earlier post about 'India bombing Pakistan murdering civilians and children'. The actress wrote that she had simply shared a message about peace, and people started telling her to go back to her country (Iran).

The Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 actress wrote, "What a storm one story can cause. A simple message about peace—not religion, not politics—sparked an avalanche of hate. From faceless accounts and fake names, telling me to “go back to my country,” questioning my right to speak. Let me say this loud and clear: I’ve lived in India for 16 years. I’ve worked hard, adapted, contributed, and made this place my home—with love, effort, and respect. And yes, I’ve had the most incredible friends and people here who made me feel like I belong. But then there’s the other side—the small-minded, toxic corner that will always see me as an outsider, no matter what I do (sic)."

Mandana Says She Is Proud Of India

In her long post, she further wrote, "And now, let’s talk facts. I’m proud of India. I’m proud of how far this country has come. I have deep respect for the Indian government—for what it’s done to protect its borders, grow its economy, and stand tall on the global stage. This country has given me space, purpose, and pride. And instead of standing together in that spirit, some people just want to tear down, hate, and harass. If you think I’m “nobody,” then why are you even here? Hate takes effort. And energy. You’re not a hater. You’re just a confused fan. So yeah—keep your shade. I’ll keep my peace (sic)."

Mandana's Post About India Murdering Children

On her Instagram story, Mandana had shared a post which read, "The world is on fire. India bombing Pakistan Kashmir murdering civilians and children moments ago." The post also included incidents like Israel murdering a family in Khan and America bombing Yemen.