Iranian actors transformed for epic tragedy

The first images featuring the costume and makeup designs for the upcoming Iranian theatrical production 'The Battle Between Rostam and Sohrab' have been released.

The released images showcase the costumes and makeup of Iranian actors Pardis Ahmadieh, Elnaz Shakerdoust, Amir Aqaee, and Sina Mehrdad.

Soheil Danesh Eshraqi designed the costumes for the play, while Ali Shafiee Sabet did the actors' makeup.

The epic play, directed by Hossein Parsaee, will soon be staged in Iran.

'The Battle Between Rostam and Sohrab' tells a powerful and moving story that explores love, destiny, and the tragic consequences of misunderstandings and war.

The play poignantly reminds us of the complexities of human relationships and the inevitable sorrows that can result from our actions.

The tragedy of Rostam and Sohrab forms part of the epic poem 'Shahnameh' by the well-known Persian poet Ferdowsi. It is a poem of nearly 60,000 verses.