Afsar Asadi: Battling Parkinson’s with Courage
Another honored guest at the ceremony was Afsar Asadi, a renowned figure in film, theater, and television. Born in 1955 in Mianeh, a city in East Azerbaijan Province, Asadi graduated with a degree in directing and acting from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Tehran. Her journey into the world of acting began in theater, a medium she deeply cherished.
In 1958, Asadi made her first on-screen appearance in the series A Thousand Hands, directed by Ali Hatami. The series, which took eight years to complete, was eventually aired in 1988 and became a significant milestone in her career. Over the years, Asadi built a reputation as a talented and versatile artist, earning acclaim for her performances across various mediums.
However, her life took a challenging turn when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder. In a candid interview with the website Dibache, Asadi opened up about her condition, revealing the physical and emotional toll it has taken on her daily life. She spoke about the overwhelming side effects of the medications she takes to manage Parkinson’s, coupled with those she had previously used to combat severe panic attacks. These issues have led to periods of isolation, during which she was largely confined to her home.
