Following the passing of Fakhri Nikzad, a presenter for the National Radio and Television Organization of Iran in the 1940s and 1950s, Jean Levinson, a researcher of Iranian culture, told Voice of America: "Fakhri Nikzad was unique." Levinson, who was a project manager for the 'Golha' program at the National Radio and Television of Iran during the Pahlavi era and a close collaborator of Fakhri Nikzad, added: "Ms. Nikzad, who began her career on television with literary programs, recited over 98 episodes of Golha and became the most popular and accurate reciter of Persian poetry." Fakhri Nikzad, a radio and television presenter, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2023, at the age of 82 in London. Her recitations of poetry, her participation in the music program 'Golhaye Taze', the television show 'Shahr-e Aftab', and the television series 'Haft Shahr-e Eshq' were among her other activities at the National Television of Iran. After the revolution, she was not allowed to work, and after her sister, Susan Nikzad, was executed in 1981 due to political activities, she left Iran.
Death in Exile of Fakhri Nikzad, One of the Most Beloved Persian Poets
Fakhri Nikzad, a prominent Persian poetry reciter and television presenter, passed away at the age of 82 in London. She was known for her significant contributions to Iranian television and poetry, particularly during the Pahlavi era. Her death highlights the impact of political repression on artists and cultural figures in Iran.
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Fakhri Nikzad, a beloved Persian poet and presenter, died in exile after leaving Iran post-revolution.
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Fakhri Nikzad's death marks the loss of a significant cultural figure affected by Iran's political turmoil.
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