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By Rakhshanda Jalil
India’s handwritten magazines have long fascinated me. But while researching the subject for a blog, I came across one in particular that stood out. Jugnu is a 32-page monthly magazine that has been written and published by the sex workers of the Chaturbhuj-sthan brothel in Bihar, near the border with Nepal, for the past 10 years.
While the Iranian government may not be the biggest fan of native actress Golshifteh Farahani after her skin-baring photo shoot forLe Madame Figaro and for appearing partially nude in a short film, the blogosphere is showing her some love. Reuters reports that a Facebook page created in support of the actress has more than 3,400 ‘likes’ and counting.
But her supporters haven’t stopped there.
In an act of solidarity, many fans are taking their own nude photos and posting them online, Reuters reports. Farahani was banned from returning to Iran by the country’s government after her semi-nude appearances.
The Iranian actress has said that her appearances were in protest of Iran’s restrictions on how women are allowed to appear in public, according to The Daily Beast. The Facebook page created in support of Farahani’s protest says its goal is “to support Golshifteh’s move, in order to say NO to relegion (sic), tradition, culture and anti women’s law.” The group description ends with the words, “Viva freedom !!!”
Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani poses during a photocall for the film ‘About Elly’ by Iranian director Asghar Farhadi and presented in competition at the 59th Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin February 7, 2009. The Berlinale is taking place from February 5 to 15, 2009 with 18 productions vying for the coveted Golden Bear for best picture to be awarded February 14.
By Rakhshanda Jalil
You can tell the condition of a nation by looking at the status of its women. — Jawaharlal Nehru
India’s handwritten magazines have long fascinated me. But while researching the subject for a blog, I came across one in particular that stood out. Jugnu is a 32-page monthly magazine that has been written and published by the sex workers of the Chaturbhuj-sthan brothel in Bihar, near the border with Nepal, for the past 10 years.
Home to about 10,000 women and children, the whole area – named after the Chaturbhuj-sthan temple, which is located inside – is essentially one large brothel. Historians believe it was first established during the Moghul era. Prostitution has become a family tradition there – passed down from generation to generation.readmorehttp://muslimmalaysia786.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/ahmedinejads-wife-maryam-rajavi-exhibitionist-with-huge-milk-tankers/
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