A light-hearted video by actor Boman Irani, taking a dig at Donald Trump, has sparked a serious debate online after actor-model Mandana Karimi called him out for his take on the ongoing Iran-related situation.
Irani shared a humorous video on Instagram reacting to Donald Trump hinting at possible talks with Iran amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. The war, which has been going on for weeks, has also impacted global supply chains, including LPG availability in India.
In the video, Boman jokingly commented on the ongoing conflict. He said, “So, as you may know, it's going viral that Mr. Donald Trump wants to speak to the Iranis. And three people have been beckoned. Talks are happening with Smritiji, Aruna Iraniji, and me, Boman Irani. So, I am ready. I am ready to do anything for peace.”
He added, “I have only one problem: I won't go to Washington. I think it would be best if Trump sahab and his delegation come to Dadar Parsi Colony. We'll feed them dhansak, custard, and other food. But if they bring along a big gas cylinder, I think it'll make life very smooth for all of us.”
While several celebrities, including Jaaved Jaaferi, Sameera Reddy, Farhan Akhtar, Tabu, and others, including fans, found the video funny and reacted with laughing emojis and playful comments. Iranian-origin Bollywood actor and Bigg Boss 9 fame Mandana Karimi responded with a strong message. She questioned the timing of the video and called out what she saw as selective concern.
In the comments, she wrote, “Boman Irani sir... suddenly you have a lot to say about Iran. Interesting timing. For years, Iranians have been getting arrested, executed, and silenced. Thousands killed. Families torn apart. And people like me—we've lived it. We've spoken about it.
“But now... there's a video. Now there's concern. Now there's humour about gas, about Trump, about 'come to my house.' Sir, with all respect, you and the Parsi community come from Iran. You carry that history. That fire. So, where was this voice when Iranians were dying? And now suddenly, because it affects gas, politics, global talks—there's commentary? I mean... slow clap, really. From silence to satire—that was fast. Anyway... just an observation.”
As of now, Boman Irani has not responded to her remarks. Meanwhile, Trump recently spoke about “productive conversations” with Iran and even delayed possible strikes for a few days, hinting at a possible easing of tensions.
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