After J.K. Rowling helped her launch her career, an actress who starred as Harry Potter in Harry Potter films was praised for her ability to’stand up for bullies’  

Afshan Azad (33), from Manchester played Padma Patil and took to Twitter to express her gratitude. Rowling and the movie’s casting directors. 

Azad was quickly praised by fans for sharing her tweets. She is referred to as “braver” and “more gracious” than many of her co-stars. Rowling became embroiled after tweets were posted about transgender persons.

The announcement comes just a few days after Rowling’s 56th birthday.

Afshan Azad, 33, from Manchester, took to Twitter to thank the author for choosing her to star as Padma Patil in the fantasy film series. She Azad is pictured as Ron Weasley in 2005 film Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire

Afshan Azad (33) from Manchester thanked the author by taking to Twitter. She Azad stars as Ron Weasley, in the 2005 movie Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire.

Several users revered Azad for her tweets, dubbing her 'braver and more gracious' than several of her co-stars, who have distanced themselves from the writer

Azad was praised by many users for her tweets. She is referred to as “braver and graciouser” than some of her co stars, though they have distanced themselves. 

She took to Twitter to thank the author for choosing her to star in the fantasy film series, adding that she 'owes everything' to Rowling and the casting directors

Twitter was used by her to express gratitude to Rowling for selecting her as the star of the fantasy movie series. She also said that Rowling and all casting directors owe everything to Rowling

Mother-of-one Afshan wrote, “When the Philosophers Stone movie came out, I was sucked in to the magical world as every other child.” 

‘Little did I know years later I’d audition for a role that would change my entire life upside down. JK Rowling, my casting agents, and the Potter films have changed my life in so many ways. 

She was praised by other Harry Potter fans for her positive comments about Harry Potter, despite being in the spotlight five times. 

‘Respect. One said, “Respect. 

The actress, who starred in five of the Harry Potter films, was quickly met with praise from other users who lauded her for having the courage to speak positively about the author despite the risk of controversy

Other users quickly praised the actress who appeared in five Harry Potter movies. They praised her courage and willingness to talk positively about Harry Potter despite any controversy

Another said, “How courageous of you to not distance yourself from the actress as cast members do (probably for her own protection).” 

One third said: “Beautifully stated. You did a great job acknowledging people who had positive effects on your lives and fighting for their rights. Especially as others slink away in fear from bullies & trolls.’

A second added comment: “Thank you.” You’re brave and kind. Sometimes it is hard to do the right things. To show your respect for the person who offered you this opportunity, you’ve taken an enormous personal risk. You are my best friend. Your memory will last forever.

Several Harry Potter stars, including Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, distanced themselves from Rowling after she was An online article mocking women who have menstruated was found to be offensive and condemned.

It comes after news that despite creating the story of Harry Potter, Rowling, 56, will be excluded from a reunion of cast members from all eight Harry Potter films to celebrate the series' 20th anniversary

This comes as Rowling (56), who created the Harry Potter story, has been excluded from the reunion of all cast members of Harry Potter films for the 20th anniversary of the series. 

The 20th anniversary special will be the first time the English actors have made a public appearance together since the premiere of the last premiere of the franchise, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2, in New York City back in July 2011

The English actor duo will make their first appearance together in public since Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2’s premiere in New York City, July 2011, which marked the 20th Anniversary Special.

After writing that she was subject to’relentless attacks,’ she said: “I’m certain there used be a term for those people. Please help. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?’

To address the scandal, the acclaimed novelist wrote a personal essay. She revealed that she had been sexually assaulted during her 20s.

These remarks sparked a huge backlash from Harry Potter fans, including Evanna Lynch who played Luna Lovegood and Katie Leung, who played Cho Chang. Eddie Redmayne, who played Newt in Fantastic Beasts, was also criticised.

 

The children's book author was accused of being transphobic in June 2020 after she criticised an opinion piece that used the term 'people who menstruate' instead of women, and tweeted about biological sex

After she criticized an opinion piece using the term “people who menstruate” instead of women and tweeting about biological sex, the children’s book author was charged with being transphobic.

Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Rubeus in the films, told Radio Times that he didn’t find what she had said offensive.

“I don’t understand why, but there is a whole Twitter generation that waits to be offended.

Rowling has found herself at the forefront of the trans debate and has been targeted by trans campaigners who called for her to be 'cancelled' after she spoke out

Rowling is at the forefront in the debate on transgender issues and was targeted by trans campaigners, who demanded that she be “cancelled” after her outspoken statements.

He said, “That’s me speaking like a grumpy older man. But you think, “Oh get over yourself.”

Eddie Izzard also supported her, insisting that she does not believe Harry Potter author was transphobic.

Izzard commented that JK Rowling wasn’t transphobic. It is important to consider the topics she wrote about on her blog. 

Women have seen such horrors throughout the history of mankind. Transgender people are invisible too. It’s a horrible idea to think we are fighting among ourselves. But it won’t be solved with a wave of the wand.

“I don’t know all the answers.” You can disagree with me. However, why do we go through this hell?

After Troubled Blood, Rowling also came under fire from transgender activists.

Rowling publishes the novel as Robert Galbraith, and it features Rowling’s pseudonym Robert Galbraith. It also includes a “transvestite serial murderer”, which provoked furious backlash on the internet just days before publication of the book.

An ensemble of more than 50 actors, writers and playwrights joined hands to compose a letter to Rowling in response to the ‘hate speech.

The letter’s signatories include Ian McEwan (Booker Winner), actor Griff Jones, Frances Barber, and Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright.

This was in reaction to #RIPJKRowling becoming the number one trending hashtag on Twitter. It stated that Rowling was a victim ‘of an insidious authoritarian trend in social media’.

She was declared dead by the #hatefulpostings in the email.

JK Rowling (pictured) was embroiled in yet another trans controversy after it was revealed that the villain in her latest book Troubled Blood is a male serial killer who dresses as a woman to slay his victims

Troubled Blood is written under Rowling's pseudonym Robert Galbraith

She was then embroiled in another controversy after it was revealed that the villain in her latest book Troubled Blood (right) is a male serial killer who dresses as a woman to slay his victims

Rowling defended her remarks and stated: “If sex doesn’t exist, then there won’t be any same-sex attraction.” If sex aren’t real then the reality that women live with is also erased.

“I love and know trans people. But erasing the idea of sex means that many cannot have meaningful conversations about their lives. The truth is not hateful.

“The notion that trans women, like myself, feel kinship with trans people, because they are vulnerable in the same ways as women, is absurd.

She added: “I respect the rights of every trans person to feel authentically and comfortably. If transphobic discrimination is made against you, I will march beside you.

“My life was shaped in a way that I consider female. It’s not a hateful thing to believe so.