Prabhas's Fauji co-star Imanvi denies rumorus of link with Pakistan military: I am a proud Indian American

Imanvi with Prabhas

Actor Imanvi, who gained popularity on social media with her dance reels, is all set to make her film debut opposite Prabhas. She will be seen as the leading lady in Prabhas's upcoming film Fauji.

Now, after the Pahalgam terror attack, the actress has been accused of having ties with the Pakistani military. Following these claims, Imanvi put out a long post slamming people and media outlets for spreading "unverified claims." A section of netizens spread rumors that Iman Esmail, popularly known as Imanvi, had roots in Pakistan before her family moved to the USA. It was said that her father served as a Major in the Pakistani military. The rumours quickly spread, leading to boycott calls against her and the upcoming film Fauji.

Imanvi addresses rumours of alleged Pakistan links

She began the note by expressing her condolences to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing the controversy around her roots, she wrote: "I also want to address rumors and lies that have been falsely spread about my identity and my family via fake news sources and online media in order to create division and spread hate. Firstly, nobody in my family has ever been or is currently associated with the Pakistani military in any way. This and multiple other falsehoods have been fabricated by online trolls for the sole purpose of spreading hate. What is especially disappointing is that legitimate news outlets, journalists, and those on social media failed to investigate their source material and instead have simply repeated these slanderous statements."

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Imanvi's background

She further explained her background and her journey from the USA to India. "I am a proud Indian American who speaks Hindi, Telugu, Gujarati, and English. I was born in Los Angeles, California after my parents legally immigrated to the United States as youth. Soon after they became American citizens. Upon completing my university education in the USA, I pursued a career in the arts as an actor, choreographer, and dancer. After much work in this realm, I am incredibly grateful to receive opportunities to work in the Indian film industry. This same film industry has been a great influence in my life, and I hope to add to the incredible legacy of the trailblazers that came before me. As someone who has Indian identity and culture running deep in my blood, I hope to use this medium as a form of unity and not divisiveness," she stated.