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A portrait of actor Pejman Jamshidi

Read on to know more about Iranian actor Pejman Jamshidi.

Pejman Jamshidi, born on September 11, 1977, is a celebrated Iranian actor and former footballer whose journey from the soccer pitch to the big screen has been nothing short of remarkable.

With numerous hit television series and box-office successes to his name, Jamshidi has become one of Iran’s most beloved and bankable stars.

Jamshidi’s introduction to the world of acting was serendipitous. In 2002, he met actress Bahareh Rahnama at an event, which led to his friendship with renowned screenwriter and director Peyman Qasemkhani. This connection became pivotal in Jamshidi’s acting career as it earned him a starring role in the TV series ‘Pejman’, where he played a fictionalized version of himself — a former footballer navigating life after his sports career.

Before this breakout role, he had a brief guest appearance in Soroush Sehat’s series ‘Medical Building’, but it was ‘Pejman’ that shot him to widespread fame.

Jamshidi’s work has become a staple of iFilm English TV, where several of his hit series have captivated audiences. Among them are:

‘Pejman’ — The show that launched his acting career, where he plays a humorous version of himself grappling with life after football.
‘The Cloudy Years’ — A thought-provoking series showing Jamshidi’s talent as an actor.
‘Beehive’ — A comedy that further established his position as a TV favorite.
‘Next Door Neighbors 2’ — A follow-up to the beloved series, where Jamshidi’s performance stood out.
‘Buried Treasure’ — A compelling tale in which he plays a critical role that drew significant attention from fans and critics alike.

Jamshidi’s cinematic debut came in 2014 with ‘Ceasefire 2’. He quickly followed up with roles in popular films like ‘50 Kilograms of Cherries’, ‘The Good, the Bad, the Corny’, ‘I’m Not Crazy’, and ‘Texas'.

His role in ‘The Misunderstandin’g (2018) earned him a Crystal Simorgh nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Fajr International Film Festival.

By 2019, Jamshidi had established himself as one of the most financially successful actors in Iranian cinema. One of his biggest successes was the action-comedy ‘Texas’, followed by its sequel ‘Texas 2’, which is set to air on December 21 on iFilm TV, much to the delight of his global fanbase.

Jamshidi’s recent work has only solidified his standing as a bankable star. His latest film, ‘Hotel’, directed by Masoud Atyabi and produced by Mohammad Shayesteh, shattered records in Iranian cinema.

Released in October 2023, the film attracted over 1.07 million viewers to theaters in less than a month. ‘Hotel’ set new records for daily sales and became the fastest movie in Iranian cinema history to achieve such a milestone, surpassing previous hits like ‘Fossil’.

While box office success is one measure of an actor’s impact, critical recognition is another. Jamshidi’s performances in ‘The Misunderstanding’ (2018), ‘Shishlik’ (2021), ‘Grassland’ (2022), and ‘A Relic of the South’ (2023) have all earned him nominations for the Crystal Simorgh award.

His work on iFilm English TV has made him a household name in Iran and beyond. His transformation from football legend to cinematic powerhouse is an inspiration for those looking to reinvent themselves in new fields.

Whether on the small screen or the silver screen, Pejman Jamshidi remains a force to be reckoned with — an actor whose humor, heart, and hard work have captivated audiences worldwide.

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