The father and brother of Afshan Azad are accused of threatening to kill the star because of her relationship with a Hindu man. By Mawuse Ziegbe Afshan Azad Photo: Getty Images The father and brother of actress Afshan Azad, who plays Padma Patil in the “Harry Potter” franchise, have been accused of threatening to kill the star. Her brother has also been accused of assaulting her at her home in Manchester, England. According to CNN , a spokesman for the Crown Prosecution Service said the actress was allegedly attacked on May 21 because her family disapproved of her relationship with a Hindu man. Azad’s family is Muslim. Azad’s father, Abdul Azad, and brother, Ashraf Azad, recently appeared in Manchester Magistrate’s Court via video link, according to the Manchester Evening News . The actress was also present at the hearing and the two men have been released on bail. Bail conditions stipulate that neither father nor brother can travel to London and must adhere to a curfew. The paper also reports that the pair will appear again in court later this month and that “it is understood” that Azad’s father and brother plan to plead not guilty. Azad was a student with no acting experience when she was cast as Padma Patil, a classmate of Harry’s. Azad reportedly tagged along to an audition with some friends “for a bit fun.” She has since appeared in four movies, and the Manchester Evening News reports that she is expected to appear in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” which is set to hit theaters next year. John Wolfson, a lawyer for Azad’s brother Ashraf, said, “I hope for the whole family’s sake this matter can be resolved quickly and happily.”
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‘Harry Potter’ Actress’ Father And Brother Threaten To Kill Her
