Unlike many Iranian actors who embraced television serials for visibility, Aish avoided routine media exposure, preferring projects that allowed creative depth. His collaborations with directors such as Reza Mirkarimi, Ebrahim Hatamikia, and Mani Haghighi reflect a deliberate engagement with both artistic and ethical questions.
Theater as Philosophy
Farhad Aish’s contribution to Iranian theater extends beyond performance — it is a philosophical project that seeks to redefine the relationship between actor, audience, and text. His directorial method draws heavily from existential philosophy, particularly the writings of Jean-Paul Sartre, Martin Heidegger, and Albert Camus, as well as the mystical reflections of Rumi and Sohrab Sepehri.
In his view, theater is not merely a social mirror but a space of encounter, where the audience is invited to reflect on their own presence. He once said, “Theater begins where words fail. It’s not about understanding, but about being.”
