Iranian Famous Names Starting with Letter P

An Iranian contemporary artist (painter and sculptor) who currently lives and works in Tehran. Her w

An Iranian contemporary artist (painter and sculptor) who currently lives and works in Tehran. Her work is usually autobiographic or about her surroundings.

His main instruments are Persian and Azerbaijani tar. Additionally he plays kamanche as well as seta

His main instruments are Persian and Azerbaijani tar. Additionally he plays kamanche as well as setar.At an early age he was initiated into classical Persian music by his family. His father is the vocalist and professor for classical Persian vocal music, Nasrollah Nasehpoor, and the renowned garmon player Agha Shakour was his grandfather.

Was an Iranian children's author and poet.Studying interior photography in the United Kingdom, she w

Was an Iranian children's author and poet.Studying interior photography in the United Kingdom, she was one of the founders of the Children’s Book Council of Iran.[1] She had written 20 books for children, including “Sparrow and Toad”, “A Glance at Children’s Literature”, and “One Actor”.[

A retired Iranian football goalkeeper.Broumand previously played for IPL sides Esteghlal Ahvaz, Este

A retired Iranian football goalkeeper.Broumand previously played for IPL sides Esteghlal Ahvaz, Esteghlal and Rah Ahan.Broumand was also formerly an Iranian national team player who was reserve goalkeeper in the 1998 FIFA World Cup squad.His most memorable performance was for Esteghlal FC against Persepolis FC in 2001 when he struck a Persepolis player Payan Rafat in the face starting one of the largest fights in the history of the rivaly. After this game Broumand and several players from both sides were handed suspensions, his being the largest at 18 months was eventually shortend

Is the current First Vice President of Iran (since September 11, 2005). He is also an economist at S

Is the current First Vice President of Iran (since September 11, 2005). He is also an economist at Shahid Beheshti University. Although President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is known to have conservative ideals, Dr. Davoodi teaches liberal economic perspectives in his classrooms at Shahid Beheshti University. It is believed that his economic ideas are highly influenced by modern economic theory. He is for free markets and open economies.

An Iranian retired football player and former captain of Iran national football team. He is now base

An Iranian retired football player and former captain of Iran national football team. He is now based in France, where he is the editor and publisher of a political magazine.He played for Alborz F.C. (Kyan's reserve team), Kyan F.C., Taj, Pas F.C., Oghab F.C., Daraei F.C. and finally Persepolis F.C., before leaving for the United States where he played for San Jose Earthquakes.[1] [2]He made his debut for the Iranian national team in the 1964 Summer Olympics match against East Germany.[2] He won the Asian Nations Cup three consecutive times with Iran, in 1968, 1972, and 1976.

An Iranian university engineering professor.Prof. Jabehdar received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Ele

An Iranian university engineering professor.Prof. Jabehdar received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering From Tehran University (1959-1963), his M.S. degree in Electrical And Computer Engineering from University of California, Berkeley (1965-1966), and his Ph.D. degree in Electrical And Computer Engineering, from University of California, Berkeley (1966-1969)

An internationally acclaimed Iranian (Persian) film director, screenwriter, editor and one of the mo

An internationally acclaimed Iranian (Persian) film director, screenwriter, editor and one of the most prominent figures of Persian cinema of the 20th century.Kimiavi studied photography and film at l'Ecole Louis Lumière(Louis Lumiere School of Cinematography) and IDHEC. His works gained critical success and won several prizes in important international events such as Berlin and Cannes.

A former Iranian footballer and now manager.

A former Iranian footballer and now manager.

Is a Persian musician, composer, researcher and university lecturer.Meshkatian entered the Tehran Ac

Is a Persian musician, composer, researcher and university lecturer.Meshkatian entered the Tehran Academy of Arts, where he studied music theory and was introduced to radif (the Persian classical music repertoire) by the masters Nour Ali Boroumand, Dariush Safvat, Mohammad Taghi Massoudieh, and Mehdi Barkeshli. He focused on the radif of Mirza Abdollah for santur and setar.

Was a Iranologist, linguist, author, researcher and university professor.Natel Khanlari is distingui

Was a Iranologist, linguist, author, researcher and university professor.Natel Khanlari is distinguished for the simplicity of his style. He did not follow the traditionalists nor did he advocate the new. Indeed, his approach accommodated the entire spectrum of creativity and expression in Persian literature.

Parviz Parastui had worked in judicature before he became an actor. He tried his acting talent on ,

Parviz Parastui had worked in judicature before he became an actor. He tried his acting talent on , with attend in the film Diar-e Asheghan . After Diar-e Asheghan, Parastui experienced acting in the other films.

A highly famed actor of Iranian cinema.His first film, the comedic Hasan Kachal (1970), or "Hasan th

A highly famed actor of Iranian cinema.His first film, the comedic Hasan Kachal (1970), or "Hasan the Bald", is well remembered. He gained more fame starring in one of the oldest Iranian TV series "OKTAPUS" playing the role of a well mannered,diplomatic sneaky and soft spoken board member. His real break came with one of the most famous Iranian TV series "Sarkar Ostovar" when he created and played the role of a naive but street smart country boy "Samad". After this, Sayyad went on to star in the infamous "Samad" film series (somewhat reminicient of the American "Ernest" series). His character, Samad (or Samad Agha, as he demanded others to call him), was a prominent comedic icon of Iran during the 1970s.

A famous Iranian filmmaker.Parviz Shahbazi is a graduate of filmmaking from Teheran's IRIB College o

A famous Iranian filmmaker.Parviz Shahbazi is a graduate of filmmaking from Teheran's IRIB College of Radio and Television. During the early 80’s he began writing short stories and directing short films. He edited several films and directed 12 short films before making his first feature film, Traveler from the South, in 1996.

Was an Iranian writer and caricaturist. He is well known for his short, humorous pieces.In 1951 he m

Was an Iranian writer and caricaturist. He is well known for his short, humorous pieces.In 1951 he married his second cousin, poet Forough Farrokhzad, but they divorced three years later. Ahmad Shamlou one the most important Iranian contemporary poets dedicated his book "Hava-ye Tazeh" to him.

Was a notable Iranian archaeologist, researcher and University Professor. [1]Professor Varjavand gra

Was a notable Iranian archaeologist, researcher and University Professor. [1]Professor Varjavand graduated with an MA from the University of Tehran and also obtained a PhD in the Renovation of Monuments and Classical Architecture of Iran from the University of Sorbonne in France.Varjavand was active in cultural heritage affairs and he made efforts to register Persepolis, the Choghazanbil Ziggurat and Naqsh-e Jahan complex on the UNESCO World Heritage List.[2]

Was a distinguished Iranian composer and violinist.Starting from about 20 years of age Yahaghi was e

Was a distinguished Iranian composer and violinist.Starting from about 20 years of age Yahaghi was employed for many years as a musician with the Iranian government-financed radio station. His ability in playing violin, his compositions, and his musical director's role made him a central figure in Persian music during his lifetime.

Is an Iranian Kurdish musician.Pashang Kamkar plays santur, and is the conductor of the group. In 19

Is an Iranian Kurdish musician.Pashang Kamkar plays santur, and is the conductor of the group. In 1969 Pashang himself became a santur teacher at the Center of Art and Culture in Sanandaj. He studied at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Tehran University and has worked with Sanandaj Radio. Pashang has composed a number of accomplished works, and is one of the founding members of "Sheyda".

Musician, radio personality, Assyrian scholar, and author of non-fictional Iranian folk tales.Growin

Musician, radio personality, Assyrian scholar, and author of non-fictional Iranian folk tales.Growing up, he was always surrounded with music and he eventually taught himself to play the Tonbak (????) and the Daf (??) (Persian Instruments)[1] at the age of six, and went on to perform many concerts in Iran. In 1958, an Iranian TV children's program invited him to perform live Kurdish dance on TV where he performed Kurdish dance and playing the Tonbak and Daf until his late teens.

Is an Iranian TAR player and Composer.He learned basic music near Mr. Vaez Taghavi, Mr. Karim Alisha

Is an Iranian TAR player and Composer.He learned basic music near Mr. Vaez Taghavi, Mr. Karim Alishahi, Mr. Hamid Shojaee and then for more education near Mr. Arshad Tahmasebi and Mr. Behrouz Hemmati. He learned upper education near great master Hossein Alizadeh and Payam Jahanmani is one of most famous students of Alizadeh. He is gratuated from Music Conservatory of Tehran (1999) and Bachelor of Arts in music (2005).

An Iranian footballer. He served his golden days in Persepolis F.C.. He also has played in Hatta Clu

An Iranian footballer. He served his golden days in Persepolis F.C.. He also has played in Hatta Club.

An Iranian football midfielder who currently plays for Partick Thistle F.C. in the Scottish First Di

An Iranian football midfielder who currently plays for Partick Thistle F.C. in the Scottish First Division.Ardalany signed a 2-year deal with Partick Thistle F.C. on November 2, 2007 in a contract that will keep him at Firhill Stadium until May 31, 2009.[1]Ardalany debuted for Partick Thistle on April 8, 2008 coming on as a second half substitute in a 1-0 win over Stirling Albion.

Is a prominent Iranian-Canadian activist, writer and blogger, currently based in Southern California

Is a prominent Iranian-Canadian activist, writer and blogger, currently based in Southern California.Pedram Moallemian also focused on community organizations, serving as President of Iranian Community Association of Ontario, founder of Canadian Iranian Centre for Liberty & Equality (CIRCLE) and the campaign to Stop Deportations to Iran.

An Iranian actress. She is the daughter of actress and director Manijeh Hekmat and movie director Ja

An Iranian actress. She is the daughter of actress and director Manijeh Hekmat and movie director Jamshid Ahangarani.

An Iranian actress. She is the daughter of actress and director Manijeh Hekmat and movie director Ja

An Iranian actress. She is the daughter of actress and director Manijeh Hekmat and movie director Jamshid Ahangarani.