Homeyra’s personal life has been as dramatic as her music. As a teenager, she entered her first marriage with a German-educated Iranian businessman. Unlike her father, her husband’s family supported her musical career, providing her with early encouragement.
Her second marriage to Parviz Yahaghi is perhaps the most well-known. She has often described Yahaghi as her “first and last love.” Their six-year marriage produced some of the most memorable works in Persian music, blending the artistry of Yahaghi, the lyricism of Bijan Taraghi, and Homeyra’s voice. Despite their creative success, personal differences led to the end of their marriage. Still, the works of this era remain among the pinnacles of Persian classical music.
Her third marriage, to a tie merchant, coincided with the turbulent years after the revolution. The new regime’s hostility toward female performers devastated her career prospects, and her husband’s business also collapsed. This marriage ultimately dissolved, leaving Homeyra to support herself and her young daughter under increasingly difficult circumstances.
