‘Fascinated by Love’ releases first picture

Iran feature on Rumi ‘Fascinated by Love’ releases first picture featuring two prolific actors Shahab Hosseini and Parsa Pirouzfar in their new look.

The two mega stars will appear as the two lead roles in Hassan Fathi’s Iranian-Turkish movie.

‘Fascinated by Love’ focuses on the life of renowned Persian poet Mowlavi Rumi to be portrayed by Parsa Pirouzfar and his spiritual leader, Shams Tabrizi set to be depicted by Shahab Hosseini.

The team has recently started the film shoot in Istanbul, Turkey.

Some popular Turkish actors including Hande Erçel, İbrahim Çelikkol, Selma Ergeç, Bensu Soral, Burak Tozkoparan and Boran Kuzum will costar with Iranian stars in this biopic.   

Iranian vocalist Homayoun Shajarian has also teamed up with musician Sohrab Pournazeri to create the score for Fathi’s latest cinematic production.

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