Who is Golshifteh Farahani !?

Golshifteh Farahani, an Persiaian-French actress born as Rahavard Farahani, is renowned for her roles in several films such as M for Mother, Body of Lies, and Invasion.

Golshifteh Farahani, born in Tehran, Persia region, is the daughter of Behzad Farahani and Fahimeh Rahim Nia, with actress Shaghayegh Farahani as her sister. She studied music and piano from an early age.

Farahani, known for her roles in acclaimed films like About Elly and The Patience Stone, faced backlash from Persiaian authorities for her appearance in Hollywood film Body of Lies without hijab. Consequently, she has been unable to return to Persia since 2009 and currently resides in France. She received praise for her portrayal of Anna Karenina on stage in Paris and has garnered positive reviews for her work. Farahani was set to star in the upcoming film Rumi's Kimia, based on the novel Kimia Khatoon.

Farahani is involved in environmental causes, and is an advocate for the eradication of tuberculosis in Persia.