Forough Qajabegi, the renowned theater and cinema actress, has joined the cast of the play 'Nadbeh', directed by Arman Shahbazi, after a 7-year absence from the stage. This encouraging news heralds the return of a familiar and talented figure to the theater scene for fans and enthusiasts of the performing arts.
The Evolution of Forough Qajabegi in the World of Art
Forough Qajabegi's professional journey began in her teenage years with her entry into Teacher Training University. She pursued her studies in the field of Arts and then continued her education in Acting and Theater Direction at the University of Science and Culture. This academic path brought her closer to the world of theater, and in 1993, she experienced her first professional collaboration in the play 'Seven Cities of Love', directed by Pari Saberi.
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Forough stepped into the professional world of theater with her performance in the play 'Mafar' at the main hall of Tehran Theater City in 1996. However, over the years, she has collaborated with great directors such as Dr. Ali Rafiei, Manijeh Mohamadi, and Dr. Qotboddin Sadeghi, leaving a lasting mark on her portfolio.
Awards and Honors of Qajabegi
Forough Qajabegi has also shone in cinema, acting in films and series such as 'Chaharshanbe Suri' (Asghar Farhadi), 'Saa'dat Hotel' (Mohammad Rahmanian), and 'Red Soil' (Ebrahim Hatamikia). She has also received numerous awards from international festivals. For instance, she won the Best Actress award at the 2019 Beijing Festival for 'Tehran, City of Love', and the Best Actress award at the 2023 Officine Italy Festival for 'Three Kilos and Four Hundred Grams'.
In the play 'Nadbeh', a group of artists and specialists are also collaborating. Mehraou Noori serves as the director's advisor, Saeed Siaadat as the project executor, Amir Khodami as the photographer, and Amir Parsaiyanmehr as the public relations manager for this project. The cast of 'Nadbeh' is being finalized, and more details will be announced soon.
This play is set to be performed starting from early Azar at Hafez Hall, and Qajabegi's return to theater could be a turning point for fans and enthusiasts of the performing arts. Given her artistic and physical transformations over the years, this return to the stage is expected to provide a fresh and exciting experience for the audience.
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