Shadmehr Aghili facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shadmehr Aghili
Shadmehr in concert Dubai 2017
Background information
Native name	شادمهر عقیلی
Born	(1973-01-27) 27 January 1973 (age 52) Tehran, Iran
Genres	Pop, fusion, rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, musician, composer, actor, record producer, songwriter
Instruments	Keyboard, violin, guitar, piano, santur, harmonica, trumpet, mandolin, drums
Years active	1994–present
Labels	Avang Music, Radio Javan, century Records, Nava Media, Hamavaz, Avayeh Novin, Farsi Nava, Tanin Sound, Peygham Sahar
Spouse(s)	Mia Mesa
Children	1

Shadmehr Aghili (Persian: شادمهر عقیلی; born January 27, 1973) is a famous Iranian pop singer. He is also a talented musician, composer, and songwriter. Shadmehr has worked as a music producer and even an actor. Many people believe he helped bring new life to music in Iran after the revolution.

About Shadmehr Aghili

His Early Life

Shadmehr Aghili was born in Tehran, Iran. He started learning music at a young age. He studied instruments like the piano, guitar, and violin. He even graduated from the Tehran Conservatory of Music. Later, he worked for IRIB, which is Iran's official broadcasting system.

His Music Career

Shadmehr released his first album, Bahar e Man (My Spring), in 1997. This album was all instrumental music. He played the piano, guitar, and violin on it. His next album, Fasl e Ashenayi (Season of Acquaintance), came out in 1998. It featured many collaborations with other artists. The album Mosafer (Traveler) was also very popular.

Shadmehr also appeared in movies. He starred in Par e Parvaz (Wings to Fly). This movie was a huge hit in Iran that year. He also wrote the music for the film. He played a main role in another movie called Shab-e Berahne (The Naked Night).

Later, Shadmehr moved to Canada. There, he signed with a music company called Nova Media. His first album released in Canada was Khiali Nist (I Don't Care). After that, he quickly released more albums. These included Doori o Pashimani (Separation and Regret), Adam Foroush (Traitor), and Popcorn.

In 2009, Shadmehr Aghili released Taghdir (Fate). This album was highly praised by many fans. In 2012, his album Tarafdaar (On Your Side) came out. It was released through Avang Music.

Shadmehr is known for playing many instruments. Besides piano, guitar, and violin, he also plays the santur, mandolin, trumpet, harmonica, keyboard, and banjo.

Shadmehr's Albums

Shadmehr Aghili has released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of his official albums:

Soundtracks

Shadmehr Aghili in Vienna November 2023

Shadmehr Aghili has also created music for movies:

• 2000: Par-e Parvaz ("Wings to Fly") - Music for the film of the same name.
• 2001: Shab-e Berahne ("The Naked Night") - Music for the film of the same name.

See also

• Persian traditional music
• Music of Iran
• Persian pop music