The magic of these Iranian actresses worked not in Iran but in Bollywood, they ruled from 60s to OTT platform.

5 Iranian Actresses Ruled in Bollywood: The increasing conflict between America, Israel and Iran is in the headlines around the world. Although tensions may be increasing at the political and diplomatic level, the ties between the countries in the cultural and artistic world have always been strong. Yes, if we talk about entertainment industry, the relationship between Indian cinema and Iran has also been very old and interesting. Many actresses of Iranian origin have made their mark in the Indian film and TV industry. Among these, there are some names who achieved superstar status in Bollywood, while some gained popularity among the audience through modeling, films and web series. So let us know about those five famous Iranian actresses, who have made their own identity in the Indian entertainment industry.

mumtaz

Mumtaz, who is counted among the veteran actresses of Hindi cinema, also has a deep connection with Iran. She was born as Mumtaz Askari on 31 July 1947 in Hyderabad. His parents were of Iranian origin. His father Abdul Salim Askari ran a dry fruit business, while his mother Shadi Habib Agha was from Mashhad, Iran.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Mumtaz was one of the most successful and popular actresses of Hindi cinema. During that period, he worked in many superhit films and also achieved great success at the box office. His famous films include films like Do Raaste (1969), Brahmachari (1968) and Toyao (1970). Due to her brilliant acting ability and screen presence, Mumtaz ruled the hearts of the audience for a long time.

Mariam Zakaria

Maryam Zakaria is an Iranian-born Swedish actress, model and dancer. He moved to Mumbai in 2009 and gradually started making his mark in Bollywood. Maryam worked in advertisements of many big brands and also earned a lot of name in the world of modeling. She got special recognition in Bollywood from the song ‘Dil Mera Muft Ka’ from the film ‘Agent Vinod’, in which she was seen with actress Kareena Kapoor. Apart from this, he also made his presence felt in the South Film Industry. He got a lot of popularity with the song Diyalo Diyala from the Telugu film 100% Love.

nigar khan

Nigar Khan is also an actress and model of Iranian origin, who was born in Norway. He made his mark in Bollywood mainly through item songs and small roles. He started his acting career with the 2004 film Rudraksh. After this she appeared in many films and music videos. Nigar Khan is known for her glamorous style and dance numbers and has worked in many item songs.

Mandana Karimi

Mandana Karimi is a well-known Bollywood and television actress and model. He was born as Manizeh Karimi on 19 May 1988 in Tehran, the capital of Iran. She started her career with modeling and later entered the Indian film industry. He entered Bollywood by playing a small cameo role in the 2015 film Roy. After this she was seen in the lead role in the film Bhaag Johnny. Mandana Karimi has also worked in films like Kya Kool Hain Hum 3. Apart from this, she also appeared in the popular TV reality show Bigg Boss 9 and became the finalist of the show. Mandana is also in the news for her outspoken statements and bold style. He has also acted in the web series Lock Up and The Casino.

Elnaaz Narouzi

Elnaz Narouzi is an Iran-born international model and actress. She entered the world of modeling at the age of just 14. After this he worked in many countries and gradually turned towards the film industry. Elnaaz first started acting with the Pakistani film Man Jao Na. After this, he also made a strong mark in the Indian digital and film industry. She got the most recognition in India from the character of Zoya played in Netflix’s popular web series Sacred Games. Apart from this, she has also been seen in Hindi films Jug Jug Jio, Hello Charlie, Rashtra Kavach Om and Marathi film Taktak 2.

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