“I hope 2023 brings with it more peace for Iranian people, especially women who are fighting for their rights” – Sajjad Delafrooz

It has been months since anti-Hijab protests have been going on in Iran. It has been a very harsh year for the people in Iran, especially women who have been protesting for their rights. While the protests are raging like wildfire in the country and 100 detainees face Death Penalty, here is what actor Sajjad Delafrooz who hails from Iran, and has been working in the Bollywood industry, has to say about 2023 being a ray of hope for Iranian women.

The anti-hijab protests has picked up momentum across nations. Many people, including celebrities, have also cut their hair in solidarity with Iranian women. Born in Iran, Delafrooz has been working in the Bollywood industry for quite some time now. The actor has been constantly on the receiving end of applause from the audience and his co-stars for his work in movies like Tiger Zinda Hai, Special Ops, and Freddy. And now, Sajjad highlights the plight of women in Iran during these current protests, hoping that 2023 would bring greater peace for Iranian women and expressing support for their bravery, the actor says, “Once you walk the street in Iran, you come to know about Iranian culture, the hospitality, and the generosity. People who treat strangers like family deserve a better life. Iranian people have been fighting for their freedom for decades, and I hope 2023 will bring it to them. Well, I’m confident that 2023 will be the year the freedom sun rises in that land.