Afshan Azad who portrayed the role of Padma Patil in the last four installments of the Harry Potter franchise was allegedly assaulted by her father and brother for having a Hindu boyfriend. 22-year-old Azad belongs to a Muslim family and had to escape through her bedroom window when her own family members attempted to kill her in May at their Manchester home, reports People.
Afshan’s brother Ashraf has pleaded guilty to the charges.