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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Elnaaz Norouzi? Meet The Traitors contestant who was victim of cybercrime and reportedly dated Gerard Butler
Elnaaz Norouzi is set to appear on the Karan Johar-led show The Traitors. Season 1 has generated a lot of buzz since its official announcement, especially after the release of the trailer, which showcased several celebrities and prominent personalities participating in the reality show. The show's theme promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, and among the contestants is Iranian-German actress Elnaaz Norouzi. But who is she? Who is Elnaaz Norouzi? Born on July 9, 1996, in Tehran, Iran, Elnaaz Norouzi moved with her family to Hanover, Germany, shortly after her birth, at the age of 8. Elnaaz began her modeling career at 14 and featured in various commercial across Europe and Asia. After completing her graduation in Germany, she relocated to India. Elnaaz made her entry into the Indian film industry in 2018 after portraying the role of Zoya in Sacred Games. She gained popularity on social media after starring in Guru Randhawa's song Made In India. Over the years, she has appeared in several web series, including Abhay, Chutzpah, Made in Heaven, and Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond. Elnaaz was part of the Persian series Tehran and made her Hollywood debut alongside Gerard Butler in the film Kandahar, directed by Ric Roman Waugh. There were rumors of a romantic relationship between Elnaaz and Gerard Butler after a video showcasing their chemistry while walking together went viral. Although the two never responded to these rumors. In a previous interview, Elnaaz admitted to having a crush on Gerard but did not confirm their relationship. In March 2025, Elnaaz revealed that she had become a victim of cybercrime. In an interview with Times of India, she disclosed a troubling incident from January 2025, when she received an anonymous email threatening to leak her private pictures online. After this, she immediately contacted the Cybercrime Cell, which led to an investigation that revealed the emailer was based in Switzerland. Following her report, the user's account was terminated. Elnaaz is fluent in several languages, including English, German, French, Persian, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. As a versatile talent, Elnaaz has made her mark in the entertainment industry through modeling and acting. The Traitors will be her first reality show, and it will be intriguing to see how she competes with her fellow contestants. The show is set to premiere on June 12 at 8 PM.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
State Information Commission recommends cyberfraud cases to be brought under RTI purview
Ahmedabad: The State Information Commission has recommended to the state home department that cyberfraud cases be brought under the purview of the Right to Information Act. It suggests supplying details about cyber offences and investigations to complainants by making amendments in the notification. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now At present, the cybercrime cell refuses to share details about investigations and progress made in cyberfraud cases, citing that the cell functions under CID (Crime), which is exempted from the obligation of furnishing information under the provisions of Section 24 of the Act. Information Commissioner Nikhil Bhatt has suggested the state govt withdraw the investigation of cyberfraud cases from the exemption granted to CID (Crime) by making amendments in its gazette notification of Oct 25, 2005, under the provisions of Section 25(3)(j) of the Act. The commission further stated that the govt has granted exemption to the local crime branch and crime branch in rural and urban areas from RTI obligations. It has recommended the withdrawal of this exemption in connection with these agencies as well, as far as cybercrime complaints are concerned. It has sought a periodic report of progress in this direction if the home department agrees to do it. "If the amended notification is issued by the state govt as recommended by the commission, a copy of it shall be sent to the commission," the order reads. The commission's recommendation came after one Rakesh Prajapati, a complainant in a cyberfraud case, sought details under RTI provisions regarding progress in the investigation of his case. However, he was denied the information by the authorities on the grounds that the cybercrime cell functions under CID (Crime), which is exempted from RTI obligations. The commission said that innocent citizens lose their hard-earned savings in cyberfraud, and they file complaints with the Cybercrime Cell. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They are eager to know when they will get their money back and what action has been taken on their complaints. Upon denial of such information, they feel dejected. "This commission firmly believes that information related to cyber offences registered with the Cybercrime Cell, which functions under CID (Crime) at present, should be shared with the victims of cyberfraud. " The commission further said that CID (Crime) probes sensitive cases and hence is exempted from RTI purview. However, cyberfrauds are less serious in nature and it is not a "core activity" of CID (Crime). Moreover, the Cybercrime Cell was not in existence when CID (Crime) was exempted from RTI obligations. "The commission does not agree with the decision of not sharing information related to cyberfrauds under the guise of secrecy or by taking the shield of exemption granted under Section 24 of the RTI Act," it said.
