The play Aziz and Azizeh was one of the early modern Persian plays that combined poetic language with moral and mystical themes. For a young woman from Bandar Anzali to take part in such a production was both rare and courageous. Her performance reportedly impressed audiences and local critics for her sincerity, emotional depth, and stage presence.Through her role, Monir not only introduced herself as a talented actress but also embodied a new image of Iranian womanhood — educated, expressive, and socially engaged.
During this period, she adopted the stage name Monireh, a variation of her birth name Monir, which she later used in her professional life.
In 1947, Monireh married Khosrow Taslimi, a fellow actor she had met during her theater years in Gilan. Khosrow was several years older, already known for his work in local theater productions. Their marriage was a union of shared passion for the stage, and together they became one of the earliest known acting couples in provincial Iranian theater.
After their marriage, the couple moved to Tehran, which had become the hub of Iran’s cultural and artistic life. The 1940s in Tehran saw the emergence of several theater venues such as Saadi Theater, Nasr Theater, and Lalehzar Street stages, where intellectuals, poets, and performers gathered.
