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Released during one of the most turbulent periods in modern history, Casablanca (1942) remains a cinematic masterpiece that continues to define the golden age of Hollywood. Directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid, the film masterfully intertwines romance, moral conflict, and political intrigue against the backdrop of World War II. While many of its …

Mitra Hajjar was born on February 4, 1976, in Mashhad, one of Iran’s largest and most culturally rich cities. As the first child of Mohammad Hassan Hajjar and Mehri Jahed, she grew up in a family that valued education, culture, and art. Her family’s intellectual environment shaped her sensitivity to literature and the arts from a young age. Mitra has …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Seyyed Majid Bani Fatemeh: The Voice of Devotion in Contemporary Iran Seyyed Majid Bani Fatemeh (Persian: سید مجید بنی فاطمه; born 1977, Tehran) is one of Iran’s most renowned and beloved madhhab reciters (maddah) and eulogists of the Ahl al-Bayt. Known widely by his affectionate nickname “Amo Abbas”, he has been active in religious eulogies and mourning ceremonies since 1992 …

Farnaz Salmani: Bridging Tradition and Modernity in Iranian Fashion In the evolving landscape of global fashion, few names from the Middle East have made an impact as distinctive as Farnaz Salmani, an Iranian designer known for seamlessly combining Iranian elegance with contemporary global aesthetics. Recently introduced as one of the judges for the second season of the online show “Woman …