Benyamin Bahadori facts for kids
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Benyamin Bahadori
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Bahadori in the concert
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Vahid Bahadori
9 September 1982 Tehran, Iran
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| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
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| Associated acts | Sohrab Pakzad, Arvin Saheb |
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Benyamin Bahadori (Persian: بنیامین بهادری) is a famous Iranian pop singer, songwriter, and actor from Tehran, Iran. He is also known by his stage name, Benyamin. His first album, "85", came out in 2006 and was a huge hit in Iran and with Iranians living abroad. Benyamin is one of the most popular pop singers in Iran.
He has released four studio albums and many single songs. He also sang songs for movies like "Gorgo Mish" and "A Few Cubic Meters of Love". In 2007, a BBC documentary called "Rageh Inside Iran" called him a "Big Star of Iran." He is sometimes called "Aghae Eshgh" or "Mr. Love" by his fans because many of his songs are about love.
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Early Life
Benyamin, whose birth name is Vahid Bahadori, was born into a traditional Muslim family. He grew up in a small neighborhood in the south of Tehran. He loved music from a young age. To honor his family's background, he chose the stage name Benyamin. This name comes from Hebrew and refers to a Biblical figure.
Music Albums
Benyamin's first album, "85", was an instant success and made him a star very quickly. Popular songs from this album include "Khatereha" (Memories) and "Adam Ahani" (Robot). In September 2006, Benyamin traveled to Sweden for concerts in Stockholm. This was the start of his international shows. However, he did not perform concerts in Iran until four years later.
His second album, "88", was released in April 2009. It sold 500,000 copies in just one week! This album has 17 songs, which is the most in any of his albums. Some popular songs from "88" are "Shenasnameh", "Kojaye Donyai" (Where in the world), and "Sedaye Ghalbe to" (Sound of your heart).
The third album, "93", came out in March 2014 after a five-year break. Fans were very excited for it. Songs from this album include "Ghahve" (Coffee), "Madar" (Orbit), and "Hafte Eshgh" (Week of Love).
His latest album, "94", was released in July 2015. This was a surprise for fans because it came out just over a year after "93". This album includes songs like "Eshkal", "Havasam Be Toe", and "Barana", which he sang for his daughter, Barana Bahadori. Benyamin also tried adding English lyrics to some songs in this album.
Benyamin names his albums after the year they were released, according to the Persian calendar. He has also created religious-themed songs like "Agham Agham" and "Karbala".
Concerts
Benyamin performed his first official concert in Iran in March 2010. It was part of the "Fajr International Music Festival" at Milad Tower in Tehran. Since then, he has performed there every year. He has also held concerts in many cities across Iran and in countries around the world. These include England, Germany, Australia, America, and Canada.
Benyamin Music Group
Benyamin has a special group of musicians who perform with him. They travel together for concerts both in Iran and other countries. The group includes:
- Ali Mansouri (Orchestra leader, keyboard, and sometimes background vocals)
- Alireza Miragha (Trumpet and Percussion)
- Arash Saeedi (Bass)
- Allen Barsekhian (Electric Guitar)
- Steve Avanessian (Drums, and English vocals in "94")
- Mohammad Mojerloo (Background vocals, and music arrangements for "94")
- The late Nima Varasteh (Violinist), who arranged music for Benyamin's first three albums.
Personal Life
Benyamin Bahadori married Nasim Heshmati in 2010. They had a daughter named Barana Bahadori. Sadly, Nasim passed away in a car accident in Tehran on December 20, 2013. Benyamin and Barana were also in the car but were not hurt. After this sad event, Benyamin released a song called "Ye khoone" (A house) in memory of his late wife. He shared on Facebook that this song took him eleven years to finish. It was released on her birthday, one month after she passed away.
In 2015, Benyamin Bahadori married Shaily Mahmoudi. She is an Indian-Pathan who lives in America. They both acted in an Iranian-Indian movie where Benyamin's character falls in love with an Indian girl, played by Shaily. Benyamin and Shaily have two sons, Benson Bahadori and Shaimin Bahadori.
Filmography
- 2016 Salaam Mumbai
Images for kids
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Bahadori in the concert
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Benyamin Bahadori's signature
