Nazanin Boniadi Quotes

Nazanin Boniadi

Profession : Actress

Birth : May 22, 1980

Dance connects us to the musicality of life and to one another. No one should be denied such basic pleasures.

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Our rights are interconnected and inseparable. When freedom of expression is threatened, the rights to freedom of association and assembly, of thought, conscience and religion, are also compromised.

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While awareness-building is a crucial first step, cohesive efforts are needed to translate this into real-world change.

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As an Iranian woman and activist, Sotoudeh's plight resonated with me on a deeply personal level.

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Despite the fact that Rouhani has been a long-time insider in a government that has committed countless human rights violations, and that he himself called for the execution of peaceful activists in 1999, many people inside and outside Iran are optimistic that he might indeed favor greater respect for the rights of the Iranian people.

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Although each human rights victory energizes us to continue our work, there remains a deep sorrow for those prisoners still wrongfully languishing in jail.

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The people of Iran have had to endure repressive laws that have stifled their freedom of speech and religion for too long.

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In a lot of ways, I think television is better for women than film.

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Clothes are a big part of a free society, I think, and what you wear is so indicative of the political climate you're living in.

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The entertainment industry isn't a line of work encouraged in the Persian culture. When I called my dad to say I wanted to quit medicine, there was about three minutes of silence. I'm not sure he knew what to do with himself!

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It's been an interesting progression, going from soap to a sitcom with 'How I Met Your Mother' and now being a series regular on 'Homeland.'

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I entered the acting world at a time when there was a higher demand for Middle Eastern actors in the post-9/11 world, and yeah, the roles weren't great.

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When you or your loved ones escape repression, you often find yourself committed to ensuring that freedom prevails.

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Generally, I love being part of a project that imparts a positive message, is somehow educational or enlightening, helps to bridge differences, or inspires viewers in some way.

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I think a culture can really be elevated through the arts, and it's always a dream come true when I come across roles that enable me to fuse my love of storytelling with my passion for activism and raising social awareness.

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'Homeland' is great at challenging our preconceived ideas.

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When you're devoted to a greater freedom in the world, you're willing to compromise something you love.

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