Mehran Modiri, one of the prominent and beloved figures on Iranian television, recently jokingly and sarcastically announced on a live program that he would be willing to leave his profession forever in exchange for a plate of dempokhtak. This statement, along with a memory shared by Amir Hossein Qiyasi about him, has generated a lot of reactions on social media and in the press.
Controversial Food Order for Modiri
Amir Hossein Qiyasi shared a memory about ordering food for Mehran Modiri on his program. He said: "When Mehran Modiri was a guest on our show, we ordered food for him and all the crew worth 50-60 million tomans, but he only ate dempokhtak." This statement clearly shows that despite his popularity and status, Mehran Modiri can easily appreciate the small and ordinary things in life.
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Mehran Modiri's Special Love for Dempokhtak
The popularity of dempokhtak among Iranians, especially Mehran Modiri, is a topic that is well reflected in his conversations. Previously, Modiri had told Rambod Javan on the program "Khandavaneh" that if he was given a plate of dempokhtak, he would completely retire from his profession. Although these statements may seem like jokes, they somehow reflect the depth of his love and attachment to traditional Iranian foods.
Modiri, who has been active in television and cinema for years, now shows with this statement that even at the peak of his career, he values the simplicity and beauties of life. He somehow conveys the message to his audience that life should be filled with small pleasures and one should not overlook them under the pressure of passion and work.
This perspective reflects the human spirit and closeness to the people of Mehran Modiri. With this joke, he not only brings smiles to people's faces but also reminds them to pay attention to simple and delightful things in life.
Consequences and Reactions
Mehran Modiri's remarks have been met with widespread enthusiasm from his fans. Many social media users shared these statements, in a way supporting him and showing how a joke can serve as a positive message in everyday life.
Such conversations and jokes on television programs reflect the human and sincere behaviors of famous figures in society. With this behavior, Modiri is recognized as a role model for many of his young fans.
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