Baran Kosari facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Baran Kosari
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| باران کوثری | |
Kosari in 2017
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| Born | September 16, 1985 Tehran, Iran
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1991–present |
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Baran Kosari (Persian: باران کوثری) is a talented Iranian actress. She was born on September 16, 1985. Her parents, Jahangir Kosari and Rakhshan Bani-E'temad, are both filmmakers. Baran started acting in movies directed by her mother.
Baran Kosari has won many awards for her acting. These include two Crystal Simorgh awards, which are very important in Iranian cinema. She has also received two Hafez Awards and other honors for her performances.
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Becoming an Actress
Baran Kosari studied at Soureh Academy. Her first acting role was in the film The Best Papa of the World in 1991. She appeared in several films directed by her mother, like Nargess (1991) and The Blue Veiled (1994).
In 2007, she was nominated for a special award at the Asia Pacific Screen Award for her role in the movie Mainline. Baran also showed her acting skills on stage in plays like Over the Mirror in 1997.
Helping Others
Baran Kosari is an ambassador for the Yari Charity Association of Sweden in Iran. This group is independent and non-profit. Their main goal is to help children who live on the streets. They want to make sure these children can go to school and get an education.
Yari works to create learning chances and provide resources for schools and libraries in areas that need help. People in Sweden support this important work by donating money.
Movies and Shows
Baran Kosari has acted in many movies, web series, and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1991 | The Best Papa of the World | Sara |
| 1995 | The Blue Veiled | Senoubar |
| 2000 | Under the Skin of the City | Mahboobeh |
| 2006 | Mainline | Sara |
| 2006 | The Third Day | Samire |
| 2009 | Please Do Not Disturb | Roushanak |
| 2012 | Hatred | Zhaleh |
| 2014 | I'm Not Angry! | Setareh |
| 2016 | Lantouri | Baroon |
| 2018 | Cold Sweat | Afrouz Ardestani |
| 2020 | Popular | Afsaneh Shirkhodaee |
| 2021 | Majority | Noori |
| 2022 | Won't You Cry? |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
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| 2021 | Queen of Beggars | Afra Babaee | Filimo |
| 2022–2024 | Women's Secret Network | Parvin Etesami, Varto Terian, Iran Teymourtash, Parkhideh, Nosratolmolouk Kashanchi, Satenik Aghababian, Nimtaj Selmasi, Sakineh Pari, Marie Curie | Namava |
Television Shows
| year | title in English | role |
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| 2006 | Saints | Dina |
| 2009 | Red Hat 09 | Aunt Baran |
Theater Performances
Baran Kosari has also performed in many plays.
| year | title in English | role |
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| 1997 | The other Side of the Mirror | |
| 2007 | Quartet: A Journey North | Negar |
| 2009 | Dog-Silence | Child |
Awards and Recognition
Baran Kosari has been recognized for her acting many times.
- She won the Crystal Simorgh for Best Actress at the 25th Fajr International Film Festival in 2007 for her roles in Mainline and The Third Day.
- She won another Crystal Simorgh for Best Actress at the 33rd Fajr International Film Festival in 2015 for The Nameless Alley.
- She also received an Honorary Diploma for Best Actress at the 25th International Fajr Film Festival in 2007.
- In 2000, she was named Best Teenage Actress by critics for her work in Baran-o-Bumi and Under the Skin of the City.
Other Work
Besides acting, Baran Kosari has also worked behind the scenes.
- She was a screenwriter for the film Ablah in 2007.
- She worked as a scene secretary for the film Gilaneh in 2004.
- She was a judge at the 17th Teenage Film Festival in Isfahan in 2002.
See also
In Spanish: Baran Kosari para niños
- List of Iranian actresses
