Actress and model Mandana Karimi has announced her decision to leave India and return to Iran after spending nearly 16 years in Mumbai. The former Bigg Boss 9 contestant shared the emotional update on social media, saying recent global tensions and personal experiences played a major role in her decision.
Mandana revealed that she has already packed her bags and is preparing to fly back to Iran. In her Instagram statement, she said the recent conflict involving Iran deeply affected her emotionally and changed her perspective about where she truly belongs. She also claimed that after taking part in a protest in Mumbai, several friendships came to an end, leaving her feeling isolated and unsupported.
Responding to a fan who asked if she was really leaving Mumbai, Mandana shared a recorded video from the airport. In the video, she admitted that she never imagined she would have to say goodbye to India in this way. She described the decision as painful, especially after building her life and career there over the past 16 years.
The actress further said that the last two months were among the hardest periods of her life. Despite having many friends in Mumbai, she felt alone during the situation involving Iran and believed that the people she trusted did not stand by her when she needed support the most. Her emotional farewell has now sparked strong reactions across social media, with fans sharing mixed opinions about her decision.