Parvaneh Massoumi was an Iranian actress who is best known for Chrysanthemums, Dowry for Robaab, and Splendour of Life. She was born on March 2, 1945, in Tehran, Iran and passed away on November 27, 2023, in Iran.
Personal and Family Life
Parvaneh Massoumi was born Sakineh Kabodar-Ahanghi and had Kurdish origins. She studied at the Faculty of Foreign Languages at the National University of Iran. Massoumi was one of the first actresses to support the mandatory hijab after the Iranian Revolution.
Career Highlights
Massoumi’s notable achievements include winning the Crystal Simorgh for Best Female Lead in the film Dowry for Rabab at the 6th Fajr Film Festival. Throughout her career, she received various awards, including two Crystal Simorghs, highlighting her contributions to Iranian cinema.
Death and Legacy
Parvaneh Massoumi died on November 27, 2023, in Iran. Her legacy lives on through her influential roles in Iranian cinema and her advocacy for women’s representation in the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| رگبار | 1972-07-08 | Atefeh |
| ناخدا خورشید | 1987-03-02 | Khorshid’s wife |
| بیتا | 1972-08-21 | |
| شهر قصه | 1972-01-01 | Storyteller |
| کلاغ | 1978-10-25 | Assieh |
| معکوس | 2019-01-30 | |
| سفر | 1972-01-02 | |
| غریبه و مه | 1976-10-18 | Rana |
| خارج از محدوده | 1986-02-01 | |
| جانان | 2019-01-01 | Mehrangiz |
| چمدان | 1988-04-01 | |
| ناصرالدین شاه، آکتور سینما | 1992-02-01 | Atieh |
| تاتوره | 1984-08-01 | |
| گلهای داوودی | 1984-08-01 | |
| لبهٔ تیغ: میراث بازیگران زن سینمای ایران | 2016-12-31 | Self |
| Jostojoo dar shahr | 1986-04-01 | |
| سفید ناب | 2022-02-25 | Self |
| زن به روایت مرد | 2023-04-16 | |
| یوسف پیامبر | 2009-08-22 |