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) was born on January 27, 1973. He is a very famous Iranian pop singer. Shadmehr is also a talented musician, composer, and songwriter. He has worked as a music producer and even an actor in movies. Many people think he helped change music in Iran after the revolution, making it fresh and exciting.

Who is Shadmehr Aghili?

His Early Life and Music Journey

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

Shadmehr's Music Career Takes Off

Shadmehr released his first album, Bahar e Man (which means 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 songs 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). Many fans loved this album. 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. Here are some of his official albums:

Movie 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 movie with the same name.
• 2001: Shab-e Berahne ("The Naked Night") - Music for the movie with the same name.

See also

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