Date of Birth: July 10, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Golshifteh Farahani is an acclaimed Iranian-French actress, singer, and musician known for her versatile roles in both Iranian cinema and international films. Born in Tehran, Iran, she has become a global icon for her talent and her outspoken advocacy for women’s rights and freedom of expression. Farahani began her acting career at the age of 14 with the film “The Pear Tree” (1998), which won her a Best Actress award at the Fajr Film Festival. Her career in Iran was prolific, but she gained significant international attention with her role in Ridley Scott’s “Body of Lies” (2008), where she starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. Farahani’s decision to appear without a hijab in a photoshoot for the French magazine “Madame Figaro” in 2012 led to her being banned from returning to Iran. Since then, she has lived in Paris and continued her career in Western cinema, featuring in films such as “Paterson” (2016) by Jim Jarmusch and “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” (2017). Besides her acting career, she is an accomplished musician and singer, having been a member of the underground rock band Kooch Neshin (Nomads).
5 Interesting Facts about Golshifteh Farahani
1. Golshifteh Farahani was the first Iranian actress to act in a major Hollywood production since the 1979 revolution.
2. She is fluent in Persian, French, English, and can speak a bit of Kurdish.
3. Farahani is an accomplished pianist and guitarist, and she has performed in several international music festivals.
4. She was banned from returning to Iran after posing nude in a photoshoot for the French magazine “Madame Figaro” in 2012.
5. In addition to her acting career, Golshifteh has been a vocal advocate for human rights, particularly women’s rights, in Iran.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Golshifteh Farahani
1. “Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.”
2. “I don’t see myself as a victim because I left Iran. I see myself as a warrior who chose to fight for freedom.”
3. “In Iran, you have to play a role in society, and it’s exhausting. I could never be myself.”
4. “I believe in the power of art to change the world.”
5. “When you are born in a country where you don’t have the right to be yourself, your art becomes a cry for freedom.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$1.5 million
Children
Golshifteh Farahani does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Golshifteh Farahani IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0268286/
2. [Golshifteh Farahani Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golshifteh_Farahani
4. [Golshifteh Farahani on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/golfarahani/
