Prabhas heroine clears the air about her identity
on Apr 24, 2025
Prabhas starrer "Fauji" - alleged title, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi came into trouble due to leading lady, Imanvi Esmail. The actress had been said to have Pakistani roots and in the wake of Pahalgam attacks several people started stating that the movie should be boycotted.
Well, many have written stating that her father belongs to Pakistani Military and they shifted to California, where she was born. Hence, the popular belief that she belongs to Pakistani family have grown stronger. So, the boycott trend has hit this Prabhas starrer, even before its release.
Clearing the rumors, she wrote a big open note stating that she belongs to an Indian Family and she is a proud Indo-American. She cleared that her family belongs to India and they shifted to America in their youth. She also stated that she is fluent in Hindi, Telugu, Gujarati, and English languages.
She further stated that she is an American citizen and shifted to India to become an actress. She stated that she wants to become an actor, choreographer, dancer. With this clarification, we can say that the potential threat for the film has been erased.
Here's the full open note, she wrote on her Instagram handle:
"First and foremost, I want to express my most sincere and heartfelt condolences for the tragic event that took place in Pahalgam. My heart goes out to all those who lost their lives and their loved ones. Any loss of innocent life is tragic and weighs heavy on my heart.
I strongly condemn the violent acts. As someone whose mission has always been to spread light and love through art, I hope to see a day soon where we can all come together as one.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. 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.
As we mourn tragic loss of life, let's continue to spread love and uplift one another. Throughout history, art has been a medium that creates awareness, empathy, and connection across cultures, people, and experiences. I will work hard to ensure that this legacy carries on through my work and uplifts the experiences of my Indian heritage.
Lots of love,
Imanvi"
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