In an explosive, emotional interview with IHNSActress and activist Mandana Karimi spoke candidly about the personal and professional toll her advocacy for Iran has taken. The actress, who has been vocal against the Iranian regime amid the growing conflict in the Middle East, revealed that her career in India has stalled due to her outspoken political stance.
Mandana Karimi criticizes ‘one-sided’ Iran coverage, urges Indian media to give Reza Pahlavi a platform – Exclusive
“Since January, I’ve literally quit my job. I’m not working anymore. All my contracts have been canceled. I’ve become very active, I’ve been very open about politics and I’ve sent out messages. I’ve emailed platforms. I’ve said let’s talk about it. I have videos, I have photos from Iran – why aren’t you covering it?” Karimi shared this, outlining his frustration at the silence despite having access to grassroots content.
Actress, known for her appearances in films like Bigg Boss 9 and how cool are we 3He also criticized a section of the Indian media for what he called skewed reporting. “No one has covered it and if they have covered it they have been talking about how strong the regime is. They have sold themselves into the whole government propaganda and the Iranian government is known to have such influential people or some journalists to go to Iran and cover the situation. So I have become very disappointed with the media in India, and they are not covering that well. Even now, when you look at India today, you know how they are covering the news. It’s very one-sided – the answer is,” he said.
Karimi urged Indian news platforms to give space to opposition voices, specifically naming exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. “I would request the Indian media – whoever is watching this video from the media – ‘Indian media, if you have brought the murderous cabinet of the regime to India and you have actually given them your platform to give interviews and ask their opinion about what is happening in Iran; then why are you not bringing Reza Shah Pahlavi? Why are you not bringing people who are working with Reza Shah Pahlavi? We want our side of the story to be told as well”, she said. Urged.
He concluded with a pointed reminder: “There are two sides to every story. It’s never one-sided, right? You’re a reporter, right? You have to report the news. So why don’t you invite Reza Pahlavi to your channel and let’s talk.”
His comments come amid increased tension in the area. As of March 2026, the conflict has escalated following joint US-Israeli attacks targeting senior Iranian officials and military sites, prompting retaliatory missile attacks from Tehran and disruption of the Strait of Hormuz. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, with reports of internal unrest and uncertainty within Iran’s leadership, increasing the urgent need for comprehensive global coverage of the crisis.
