Leila-Hatami

A Peck On The Cheek Costs Iranian Actress 50 Lashes And Imprisonment

Leila Hatami… Renowned Iranian Filmstar has been punished back home at Iran after she gave a peck on the cheeks of Gilles Jacob, the Cannes Festival President. The actress has been punished 50 backlashes and imprisonment for a crime, which otherwise is considered a humble gesture in other countries.

The actress arrived at Cannes as a judge for the new international movies showcased at the film festival. Students related to the Revolutionary Guards in the city of Tehran have demanded 50 lashes and imprisonment as a punishment for the actress. They said that Hatami has violated the religious beliefs of the country and also appeared bareheaded in the public.

According to the Iran’s Islamic Laws, man and woman who are not related to each other Cannot publicly embrace one another. Also, woman Cannot appear in the public without their hair uncovered.

Image source: TOI

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