Sadaf Taherian is an actress and model. She had a few appearances in Persian Movies and TV before posting unveiled images of herself on Facebook and Instagram that provoked a furious reaction from Iran’s ministry of culture and Islamic guidance.Sadaf Taherian posted uncovered photos of herself on Instagram and Facebook in protest at being forced to wear a headscarf;and said she will speak out about the "dirty cinema of Iran". She has also posted videos on her Instagram account, saying that she had left the country for nearby Dubai and her account was not hacked.Since removing her headscarf, the actress has received a steady stream of both praise and abuse online.