Salar Aghili, an Iranian music singer, has made headlines not for a concert, album, or new song, but this time in connection with the insurance industry, marking a new development in this sector of Iran's economy. Insuring a singer's voice, although a longstanding practice worldwide, is a first in Iran where a part of a star's body in the music field has been insured. In an interview with the magazine 'Tamashagaran', Aghili discussed the reasons for insuring his voice and the risks singers face from 'various colds, dust, air pollution, excessive talking, etc.', which, according to him, 'can put a lot of pressure on the voice.' Aghili stated that such insurance could extend to the hands of calligraphers, painters, sculptors, or the legs of Iranian football players. I invite you to listen to this episode of 'Alef, Be, Economy' where I introduced bizarre insurances from other parts of the world, from a mustache insured for potential risks at $310,000 to legs insured up to $1 billion.
The 500 Million Toman Voice
Salar Aghili, an Iranian singer, has insured his voice for 500 million tomans, a first in Iran's music industry. He highlights the risks singers face, such as colds and pollution, that could affect their vocal abilities. This development signifies a growing recognition of the importance of artists' health and livelihoods in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Salar Aghili has insured his voice for 500 million tomans, marking the first instance of such insurance in Iran's music industry. He emphasizes the health risks singers face that could impact their vocal abilities.
- Insuring a singer's voice is a first in Iran.
- Aghili highlights risks like air pollution and excessive talking that threaten vocal health.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Insuring body parts is common in many countries, but this is a novel concept in Iran, indicating a shift in the recognition of artists' contributions.
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