A Life in Broadcasting: From Mashhad to National Television
To fully understand the weight of Hashemi’s remarks, one must look at her long and distinguished career within Iran’s broadcasting system.
Zohreh Sadat Hashemi was born on January 1, 1986, in Mashhad, a city with deep religious and cultural roots. Her professional journey began in the mid-1990s, at a time when opportunities for women in Iranian broadcasting were limited and heavily regulated. Yet Hashemi’s determination and talent propelled her forward.
She earned her degree in history, a discipline that sharpened her analytical and narrative skills—qualities that would later distinguish her as a thoughtful presenter. She began her career in 1995, working as a radio actress in Mashhad, performing in plays for the Voice of Khorasan.
Between 1995 and 1997, she transitioned from acting to reporting and assisting production on radio programs. Her natural voice, articulation, and composure on air made her a strong candidate for national broadcasting roles. In 1997, she joined the Nimrokh television program as a reporter, marking her first appearance on Iranian television.
Her career took off the following year when she officially became an announcer for Radio Javan, one of Iran’s most dynamic youth-oriented radio stations. There, she hosted several popular shows, including Roo Khat Jouni, Saat 25, Tholhas, Qar Shabaana, and Istitgah Vorzeh (Sports Station). Her lively tone and fearless questions earned her the nickname “The Radio Challenge Lady.”
