'Setayesh' director recruits 'Setayesh' star

The renowned director of the hit series 'Setayesh', Saeed Soltani, has recently recruited Daryoush Arjmand, the beloved star of the famous show for his upcoming project.

Arjmand played a pivotal role in iFilm series ' Setayesh', which is currently on the channel's playlist. 

The director will collaborate with the veteran actor once again in 'Touba' series.

The new series is themed on the Arba'een Walk and the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam. 

Amin Zendegani and Farbia Motekhases also co-star in the series.

A synopsis for the series reads, "Taher has just finished two years of military service, defending Iran against Saddam Hussein's war of aggression. His friend, who's deserted the frontline, wants Taher to help smuggle him out of the country. Despite his better judgment, and at the insistence of his friend's sister, Setayesh, he agrees. Taher and Setayesh eventually grow fond of each other and make plans to marry. But a tragedy causes a great gap between their families that threatens to keep the two from ever finding happiness together."

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