Bita Farrahi
بيتا فرهی
Farrahi in 2017
Born
Bita Lahrakhani

(1958-03-21)21 March 1958
Tehran, Iran
Died25 November 2023(2023-11-25) (aged 65)
Tehran, Iran
Years active1989–2023
Spouse
Hassan Ghoreishy
​
(m. 1973)​
Children1

Bita Lahrakhani (Persian: بیتا لهارخانی; 21 March 1958 – 25 November 2023), better known as Bita Farrahi (Persian: بيتا فرهی), was an Iranian actress. She was one of the most well-known actresses in the country.

Career

Bita Farrahi studied art at John Powers' School in the United States. She worked as a professional model for art magazines in California, left the US in 1985, and returned to Iran. Her talent as an actress was noticed by director Darius Mehrjui. She began her acting career with Hamoun in 1989.[1] She was most noted for her willingness to play the roles of intellectual, independent women who are struggling with family and psychological problems.

Personal life and death

Farrahi was born in Tehran on 21 March 1958. She died of complications from heart and lung disease on 25 November 2023, at the age of 65.[2]

Filmography

  • Hamoun (1989)[1][3]
  • Baanoo (1991 - aka The Lady, released in 1999)
  • Kimia (1995 - aka Alchemy)
  • Cardboard Hotel (1997)
  • Life (1997)
  • Velayate Eshgh (2000 - TV Series)
  • Eteraz (2000 - aka Protest)
  • Khanei ruye ab (2002 - aka A House Built on Water)
  • Pedar e Khak (2001- aka The Father of the Dust)
  • Telesmshodegan (2004- TV Series)
  • Khoon bazi (2006 - aka Mainline)
  • Parkway (2007)
  • Khak e Ashena (2008)
  • Shab va Ghasham be Deltangi (2010)
  • Shish va Besh (2011)
  • Kharash (aka Scra) (2011)
  • Island (2021 - 2022 TV Series)

References

  1. 1 2 "Bita Farrahi (بیتا فرهی)". Sekans. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  2. ↑ Correspondents, B. N. N. (25 November 2023). "Beloved Iranian Actress Bita Farahi Passes Away at 65". BNN Breaking. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  3. ↑ Mahrjui, Darish. "Hamoun | Film Review | Spirituality & Practice". baghestannews.ir/.
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