📌 Key Points
- Elnaaz Norouzi celebrated the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- Norouzi thanked those who reported the news, using celebratory emojis.
- She shared Instagram posts detailing human rights violations in Iran under Khamenei.
- Norouzi posted videos discussing the ‘revolution’ in Iran and dancing in celebration.
Iranian actress Elnaaz Norouzi, known for her role in ‘Sacred Games,’ has publicly celebrated the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Norouzi expressed her joy and highlighted human rights issues in Iran, marking a controversial moment.
Elnaaz Norouzi’s Reaction to Khamenei’s Death
The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in missile strikes from the US and Israel has plunged the Middle East into a full-blown conflict. Across the region, there have been protests against the death of Khamenei, regarded as a spiritual and religious leader by Shia Muslims across the world. However, in Iran and certain other parts of the world, many have celebrated Khamenei’s death as well, calling it the first step to a ‘free Iran’. Actor Elnaaz Norouzi , an Iranian working in Indian cinema, is among those who have welcomed Khamenei’s death.
Instagram Posts Detail Human Rights Violations
Elnaaz, best known in India for her appearance in Sacred Games, followed it with another story with the same news headline, and wrote “thank you”, accompanied by celebratory emojis.
Celebrating the ‘Revolution’ in Iran
On Sunday, the actor shared a series of posts on Instagram Stories detailing human rights violations and excesses in Iran during Khamenei’s reign. The actor also posted a couple of videos on Instagram in which she talks about the ‘revolution’ in Iran, and one where she dances with the caption: ‘When lefties disagreed with me, and now they know I am right’.
Elnaaz Norouzi’s open celebration highlights the complex and divided reactions to Khamenei’s reported death. Her actions provide a window into the sentiments of some Iranians, both within and outside the country, who yearn for change and freedom.
