Portrait of Iranian sound designer Mehrdad Jelokhani

Mehrdad Jelokhani stands as a veteran sound designer in the world of Iranian cinema and television, with a career marked by numerous noteworthy contributions.

His skills have been shown in many popular series such as ‘The Capital 3’, ‘3×4’ and ‘The Roof of Tehran’.

In 2014, Jelokhani experienced a particularly prolific period, during which he participated in the production of several significant works that further cemented his reputation in the industry.

That year, he was involved in two major television series, including ‘Madineh’ directed by Sirous Moghaddam.

His expertise in sound design for ‘The Capital 3’ was especially well-received, earning him widespread recognition among television professionals.

Jelokhani has contributed to numerous documentaries, including ‘Asians Go to Gaza’, ‘In Search of Truth’, ‘The Sun's Dream’, ‘The Song of Eternity’, ‘Atlan’, ‘This is Paradise’, ‘If Nothing Accepts Shadows’, Qilula’, ‘Father's Will’, ‘Goodbye Baghdad’, ‘Mehdi Who Was Born’ and ‘After My Death’.

His ability to capture the essence of these narratives through sound has made these documentaries stand out in their respective genres.

In television series, Jelokhani's work extends beyond ‘The Capital 3’ with significant contributions to ‘Sattar Khan’, ‘Irandokht’, ‘The Special Unit’, ‘A Mother's Sacrifices’, ‘A House on the Hill’, ‘A Piece of Land’, and ‘Asleep and Awake’, among others.

Jelokhani's talent is not confined to television and documentaries; he has also made significant strides in movies.

His work on films such as ‘Fish Lake’, ‘Inheritance Monopoly’, ‘Alone’, ‘The Last 50 Steps’, and ‘Rainy Day’ has been praised by critics and audiences alike.

iFilm audiences have particularly appreciated his sound design in series like ‘Madineh’, ‘The Roof of Tehran’ and ‘Irandokht’.

Jelokhani has also been actively involved in producing the program 'The Warriors' for iFilm Farsi and iFilm 2.

Directed by Daryoush Jahangiri, 'The Warriors' is the stories of Iranian heroes and warriors throughout history.

This ten-part series portrays the lives and deeds of notable figures like Goudarz, Bahman, Karim Khan Zand, Amir Kabir, Mirza Kooch Khan, Raees Ali Delvari, and Haj Qasem Soleimani through a narrative lens.

Jelokhani's professional journey shows his commitment and talent in sound design, establishing him as a respected icon in both cinema and television.

iFilm English TV wishes him many more years of success and creativity. 

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