Shahab Hosseini in new look for ‘Intoxicated by Love’

Iran feature biopic on Rumi ‘Intoxicated by Love’ has published new picture featuring ‘Superstar’ Shahab Hosseini in his new look starring as Shams.  

Hassan Fathi’s Iranian-Turkish movie 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 Hosseini.

The shooting of the biopic, written by Fathi and Farhad Tohidi, is currently underway 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.

Feature on Rumi reveals photo of Turkish star

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