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Leila Forouhar
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| Native name |
لیلا فروهر
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| Born | 23 February 1959 Isfahan, Iran |
| Genres | Dance, pop, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 1968–present |
Leila Forouhar (Persian: لیلا فروهر) is a famous Iranian singer and actress. She was born on February 23, 1959. Leila started her career as an actress. After the 1979 Iranian Revolution, she moved from Iran. She first went to Turkey in 1986, and then settled in Los Angeles, United States, by 1988.
Leila Forouhar's parents, Jahangir Forouhar and Farangis Farahzadi, were also actors. She began acting in movies when she was just five years old. By the age of 14, she started her music career. Before the revolution, she appeared in over 45 Iranian films. After moving to the United States, she released more than 20 music albums. She is also very popular in countries near Iran, like Tajikistan and Afghanistan. In 2010, Leila Forouhar performed at a Nowruz celebration at the Thomas Jefferson Library of the United States Congress.
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Early Life and Career
Leila Forouhar was born in Isfahan, Iran. She came from a family of artists, as both her parents were actors. She started performing on stage at just three years old. She acted in many plays in Isfahan with her parents.
Becoming a Star
Leila began her acting career as a child. She appeared in films like Morad and Laleh. When she was nine, she acted with Mohammad Ali Fardin in the movie Soltan-e Ghalbha. Her acting in this film was so good that Fardin even held a birthday party for her. She also starred with Behrouz Vossoughi in the film "Man Ham Geryeh Kardam". As a teenager, Leila acted in several more movies.
At 14, Leila started training professionally as a singer. She created popular songs like Shamim and Delam Tangeh. Leila Forouhar is known for being able to sing both pop music and traditional Persian music. In 1978, she performed in a play called Afrit-e Machin. In this play, she sang and acted alongside her parents.
Moving to a New Home
After the Iranian Revolution, Leila Forouhar faced challenges. Because women were not allowed to sing publicly, she left Iran in 1986. She first traveled to Turkey, then to Germany, and finally to France. In France, she was reunited with her mother, sister, and brother. In 1988, she moved to the United States and settled in Los Angeles. There, she continued to perform concerts and make new albums. She also acted in several TV shows.
From 1999, Leila performed in a play called One Samad and Two Leilas. This play was inspired by her own experiences and her journey of moving to a new country. It became the most performed Iranian theater show outside of Iran.
Personal Life
On August 20, 2004, Leila Forouhar married Esmaeil Nabi. She then moved to Orange County, California.
Concerts and Performances
Leila Forouhar has held many concerts around the world. She was the first Iranian artist to perform in Dubai. She also performed in Japan. When invited by Tajikistan, she performed in cities like Dushanbe. Her concerts there drew large crowds of 10,000 to 15,000 people.
Famous Concert Venues
One of Leila Forouhar's biggest achievements is performing at the Kodak Theatre. This is the same place where the Academy Awards are held. She performed there three times: in 2003, 2008, and 2018.
She also performed her album Az Ghalb-e Man live on stage for the first time. She was joined by the Rumi Ensemble and a 26-member orchestra. This special concert was held at the famous Royce Hall. It was a night celebrating Iranian music and culture.
Nowruz Celebration
Another important moment in Leila Forouhar’s career was her participation in the International Nowruz Celebration. This event was held at the Thomas Jefferson Hall of the Library of Congress in the United States. She was invited as a Persian-speaking artist and singer. Nowruz is a traditional spring holiday.
Music Albums
Leila Forouhar has released many albums throughout her career. Here are some of her well-known releases:
- 1974: Hadis
- 1977: Leila Forouhar 2 (Ham Parvaz)
- 1990: Makhmal-e-Naz
- 1991: Hedieh (with Shahram Solati)
- 1994: Attal Mattal (with Ebi)
- 1995: Heartbeat
- 1997: Planet of Harmony
- 1999: Didar (with Shahram Shabpareh)
- 2001: Story of Yours, Story of Mine
- 2005: A Kiss
- 2008: My Moon
- 2012: From My Heart
Az Ghalb-e Man Album
In 2012, Leila Forouhar released the album Az Ghalb-e Man. This album featured poems by famous Iranian poets like Rumi and Hafez. The songs were put to music by the Rumi Ensemble. Shohreh Aghdashloo also helped with the album by reading the English versions of the lyrics.
Filmography
Leila Forouhar has acted in many films, including:
- Khak
- King of Hearts (1968)
- Aramesh dar Hozooreh Digaraan
- Baagheh Boloor
- Shabeh Aftabi
- Ezteraab
- Morad & laleh
