Azar Shiva

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Azar Shiva

Born June 23, 1934 · Tehran, Iran (age 92)

Azar Shiva was born in 1941, in the city of Tehran. She began her career working with Tehran Radio before later doing dubbing as a voice artist. Invited to work with Majid Mohseni, she shot her first film in 1962 titled "Song of the Village". In one decade, she acted in twenty one Iranian films, of the likes of "Sultan of Hearts" and "The Prostitute". Her career came to a close in 1972 with the r…

Known For

The Rotation of the FirmamentThe Rotation of the Firmament · 1967
The Rotation of the Firmament
8.01967
MovieCrimeDrama
Mamal Feshfesheh is a pickpocket who is in love with a rich girl named Parvin. Parvin decides to help Mamal to live an honest straight life. Her uncle disapproves of their relationship and ...
Three-Eyed RubyThree-Eyed Ruby · 1970
Three-Eyed Ruby
1970
MovieDrama
Gol AghaGol Agha · 1968
Gol Agha
1968
Movie
When a cruel and lustful landlord tries to assault Ali Mohammad Sangari's wife, Ali Mohammad and his son, Gol Aqa, rush to save her. However, the woman is killed, and from then on, the father and son launch a rebellion against the landlord. Four years later, Ali Mohammad passes away, leaving Gol Aqa to continue the fight alone. Once, while wounded, Gol Aqa takes refuge in a house where the owner's daughter, Narges, nurses him back to health. During this time, they fall in love and eventually marry. On their wedding night, the landlord's men attack to capture Gol Aqa. Gol Aqa is killed, and Narges, still in her wedding dress, guns down her lover's killers before being killed herself.
Under the Blue SkyUnder the Blue Sky · 1967
Under the Blue Sky
1967
Movie
A love blossoms in the peaceful village between a man and a woman. When it's time to tie the knot, the kind-hearted lover is slandered and defamed, and all efforts are in vain. The situation escalates from calm and gentleness to conflict, and finally, the man proves his truth by removing the obstacles.
I Am A MotherI Am A Mother · 1965
I Am A Mother
1965
Movie
After years of suspecting his wife of having an affair with a young painter, the man finally abandons her.
Runaway GroomRunaway Groom · 1966
Runaway Groom
1966
Movie
A father on his deathbed stipulates that after his death, his two children will inherit his property on the condition that his grandchildren marry each other and have children. The two brothers try to convince their children to marry each other with Ramin's help: but Mehri, the cousin, and Mehdi, the cousin, each refuse to do so, imagining that the other has agreed to marry them with the intention of acquiring wealth. On the one hand, Mehdi is tied to a singer, and on the other hand, Mehri is interested in a young man who works as an assistant cook in their house. Mehri and Mehdi agree to a temporary marriage to get rid of their fathers, until each of them, after ridiculous adventures, realizes their love for the other and happily starts a new life.
The Village SongThe Village Song · 1961
The Village Song
8.01961
Movie
GamecockGamecock · 1965
Gamecock
1965
Movie
A woman's husband experiences misfortunes due to his neglect of his wife and children.

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Runaway GroomRunaway Groom · 1966
Runaway Groom
1966
Movie
A father on his deathbed stipulates that after his death, his two children will inherit his property on the condition that his grandchildren marry each other and have children. The two brothers try to convince their children to marry each other with Ramin's help: but Mehri, the cousin, and Mehdi, the cousin, each refuse to do so, imagining that the other has agreed to marry them with the intention of acquiring wealth. On the one hand, Mehdi is tied to a singer, and on the other hand, Mehri is interested in a young man who works as an assistant cook in their house. Mehri and Mehdi agree to a temporary marriage to get rid of their fathers, until each of them, after ridiculous adventures, realizes their love for the other and happily starts a new life.

Mehri

Trees Die StandingTrees Die Standing · 1971
Trees Die Standing
1971
MovieDramaRomance
An elderly millionaire woman spends her last days longing to see her grandson and his fiancée. Her acquaintances attempt to fulfill her wish, but news arrives that her grandson has died in a plane crash. Knowing that she has never seen her grandson since he was a child, the elderly woman chooses a young mechanic as her heir and introduces a young woman as his fiancée. The elderly woman experiences some improvement in her condition, but during a real accident, she becomes aware of the truth. Meanwhile, her grandson arrives and reveals that he was not on that plane. The elderly woman confesses that she knew the truth all along but still wants the young mechanic and the girl who is now truly his fiancée to remain in her family.

Grandmother