Hengameh Ghaziani, a cinema and television actress, announced her retirement from acting and cinematic activities on Friday, June 9, by posting on Instagram. In this post, she reflected on her 24-year career in cinema and asked her audience: "For the first and last time, I have a request: please write a beautiful farewell sentence for me, all of you who have stood by me with unconditional love, from different generations, for years." Hengameh Ghaziani removed her hijab in late November 2022 amid nationwide protests in Iran and was arrested a few days later on charges of "gathering and colluding with the intent to act against national security and propaganda against the regime," being released a week later on bail. She had also referred to the Islamic Republic as a 'child-killing' regime in a post on her Instagram page. During the nationwide protests in Iran, which began after the death of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini in the custody of the morality police, artists including Hengameh Ghaziani, Katayoun Riahi, Shabnam Farshadjou, Shiva Ebrahimi, Maryam Boobani, Sharareh Dolatabadi, Masoumeh Ghasemipour, Anahita Hemmati, Maryam Palizban, Fatemeh Motamed-Arya, Pegah Ahangarani, and Taraneh Alidoosti publicly removed their hijabs, with several of them being arrested. The first court session for Hengameh Ghaziani is scheduled, and pressure on artists is increasing. Government media have attacked actors opposing mandatory hijab by making new accusations, labeling them as "hypocrites," "promoters of corruption," and "unforgivable." The likelihood of certain Iranian series not being aired due to the actors being banned from appearing on screen has increased. Hengameh Ghaziani, the protesting cinema and theater actress, has been released. The government's crackdown on artists continues; Manijeh Hekmat has been banned from work, travel, and transactions. Four artists have been labeled as "banned from transactions;" Mehdi Yarahee stated: "I am satisfied with my crime."
Protesting Actor Says Goodbye to Art; Hengameh Ghaziani Announces Retirement from Acting
Hengameh Ghaziani, a prominent Iranian actress, announced her retirement from acting amid ongoing protests in Iran. She previously removed her hijab and faced arrest for her activism against the regime. This highlights the increasing pressure on artists and dissenters in Iran.
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Hengameh Ghaziani retires from acting after protests against the Iranian regime.
- Hengameh Ghaziani announce acting career
- Iranian authorities arrest Hengameh Ghaziani
- Hengameh Ghaziani and other artists protest Iranian regime
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The retirement of Hengameh Ghaziani signifies a troubling trend for artists in Iran amidst government repression.
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