‘The Lady and the Canvas’ rivals ‘The Tenth Night’

‘The Lady and the Canvas', Saeed Soltani’s historical romance, stands out as one of iFilm English TV Channel’s most notable offerings for the mourning months of Muharram and Safar.

Set in the shadow of the first Pahlavi era—when public mourning for Imam Hussain (AS) was banned and the Hijab Removal Law already shook society—‘The Lady and the Canvas’ weaves a tale where love, faith, and politics collide.

The story follows a pure and fragile romance, constantly threatened by the forbidden air of mourning .Yet, like a phoenix, love rises from the ashes, refusing to be destroyed by hardship or deceit.

While the characters and their journeys are invented, the intense historical background is drawn straight from real events.

This powerful mix places the show alongside the widely loved 'The Tenth Night'. 

Both series unfold during Reza Shah’s reign, using the drama of forbidden mourning and impossible romance to pull viewers deep into Iran’s past. Just as ‘The Tenth Night’ has kept audiences captivated for years, ‘The Lady and the Canvas’ promises a similarly stirring blend of romance and historical tension.

Adding another layer, the series were written by two women—Sholeh Shariati and Azam Behrouz—giving the story a distinctively feminine perspective.

The impressive cast brings every emotion to life.

Mehdi Ahmadi, Masoud Rayegan (as General Afshar), Behnam Tashakkor (as Colonel Sepanta), Fariba Motekhasses (as Mahrokh, General Afshar’s wife), Diba Zahedi, Shadi Karam Roudi, and Saghar Ghanat all lead the way through beautifully recreated historical settings.

With its blend of forbidden love, historical depth, and meaningful drama, ‘The Lady and the Canvas’ is set to leave a mark—much like ‘The Tenth Night’.