Monireh Taslimi, born Monir Akhundnia in 1926 in Bandar Anzali (then known as Bandar Pahlavi), was one of the early pioneers of Iranian theater during a time when the stage was just beginning to attract women performers. Despite her short life — she died tragically in 1955 in Tehran at the age of 29 — Taslimi’s artistic courage and her …

Waking up at a consistent time every day plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy sleep pattern and overall well-being. According to Professor Kevin Morgan, director of the Clinical Sleep Research Unit at Loughborough University in the UK, the time you wake up each day is more important than the time you go to bed. He explains that the …

Farhad Heshmati Aghdaei, widely recognized by his artistic name Farhad Aish, stands as one of Iran’s most thoughtful and multi-dimensional figures in the performing arts. Born in 1952 in Shemiran, Aish’s life reflects a rich interplay between global exposure, intellectual exploration, and artistic integrity. As an actor, writer, translator, and theater director, his work bridges the classical traditions of Iranian …

The Qajar dynasty was a formerly aristocratic and later royal Iranian family that ruled Iran from 1789 to 1925. Originating from the Turkoman Qajar tribe, a branch of the Qizilbash confederacy, the Qajars played a decisive role in Iran’s transition from the fragmented post-Safavid era to a unified monarchy under Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar, the dynasty’s founder. Though their rule …

Katayoun Riahi (born 1961 in Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian former actress, writer, and social activist whose name became synonymous with integrity, artistic sensitivity, and quiet rebellion in the Iranian entertainment world. She grew up in a culturally vibrant yet politically shifting Iran — a country standing at the crossroads of modernization and tradition. Her upbringing during the final years …

In the fast-evolving world of social media, where fashion, lifestyle, and personal branding shape the perception of fame, Negar Farahmand stands as one of the most recognized and influential Instagram bloggers in the Iranian digital community. Born in 1989, she belongs to a generation that grew up between the analog and digital eras — a generation that witnessed the transformation …

Madonna Louise Ciccone (born August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and businesswoman who has shaped the contours of global pop culture for more than four decades. Universally known as the “Queen of Pop,” Madonna’s influence extends far beyond the boundaries of music. She is a cultural phenomenon whose reinventions have mirrored …

Saeed Poursamimi (born March 23, 1943) stands among the most beloved and enduring figures in Iranian cinema and theater. His career, which spans over six decades, reflects both the transformation of Iranian performance arts and the social and cultural evolutions of Iran itself. Known as “the gentleman of Iranian acting,” Poursamimi has consistently combined humor, intellect, and humanity in his …

Ali Nasirian (born 5 Bahman 1313 / January 25, 1935) is one of the most revered figures in the history of Iranian performing arts—a distinguished actor, playwright, and director whose name has become synonymous with the evolution of modern Iranian theater and cinema. With a career spanning over seven decades, Nasirian’s presence has graced the stage, the silver screen, and …

Mohammad Kasbi (Persian: محمد کاسبی) was born on 4 Khordad 1330 (June 25, 1951) in Abshar Alley, Rey Street, Tehran, during a period when Iranian society was undergoing rapid modernization under the Pahlavi regime. He grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Naziabad, an area known for its vibrant local culture and the coexistence of traditional and modern lifestyles. The …