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Persian titleشهرزاد
Taglines When a windstorm happens in life, love is the first victim.
Also known asShahrzād
Country Iran
Language Persian
Dubbed inUrdu, Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian
GenresDrama, History, Romance, Crime, Mystery
Seasons3
Episodes59
Release dateOctober 14, 2015 (Iran) – June 11, 2018
Aired onEvery Monday
Running time60 minutes
StarringTaraneh Alidoosti, Ali Nasirian, Shahab Hosseini, Mostafa Zamani, Parinaz Izadyar, Mehdi Soltani, Mahmoud Pak Niat, Abolfazl Poorarab, Jamshid Hashempour, Ghazal Shakeri, Hooman Barghnavard, Reza Kianian, Roya Nonahali, Ateneh Faghih Nasiri, Amir Jafari, Amirhossein Fathi
Directed by Parsa Ali
Written byHassan Fathi, Naghmeh Samini
Produced byMohammad Emami, Production locations, Tehran, Isfahan
Cinematography by Nooshin Jafari
Edited by Mahdi Hoseinivand
Music byAmir Tavassoly
Theme music composerMohsen Chavoshi
Set Decoration byReza Hassanvandi
Production CompanyTasvir Gostar Pasargad
Original NetworkHome video
HA International (Worldwide)

Cast & Characters

  • Taraneh Alidoosti as Shahrzad Saadat
  • Shahab Hosseini as Ghobad Divansalar
  • Mostafa Zamani as Farhad Damavandi
  • Parinaz Izadyar as Shirin Divansalar
  • Ali Nassirian as Bozorg Agha Divansalar
  • Mehdi Soltani as Hashem Damavandi
  • Fariba Motekhasses as Marzieh
  • Soheyla Razavi as Parvin
  • Mahmoud Pakniat as Jamshid Saadat
  • Gelareh Abbasi as Akram Bourbouran
  • Houman Barghnavard as Colonel Teymouri
  • Pantea Panahiha as Sharbat
  • Parviz Fallahipour as Nosrat Pashaei
  • Amirhossein Fathi as Homayoun Mohtadi/Saber Abdolli
  • Ghazal Shakeri as Azar Goldarrei
  • Abolfazl Pourarab as Heshmat Pashaei
  • Amirhossein Rostami as Babak Yeganeh
  • Mina Vahid as Maryam Mehrzad
  • Nahal Dashti as Mitra Damavandi
  • Mona Ahmadi & Maasoumeh Beygi as Simin Saadat
  • Nasim Adabi as Homeyra Saadat
  • Ramin Naser Nasir as Houshang
  • Pasha Jamali as Asghari
  • Jamshid Hashempour as Major Fouladshekan
  • Roya Nonahali as Belgheys Divansalar
  • Reza Kianian as Shapour Behboudi
  • Amir Jafari as Captain Aparviz
  • Ateneh Faghih Nasiri as Soraya
  • Jamshid Gorgin as Shahram Behboudi
  • Manouchehr Zendehdel as Colonel Soheili
  • Hadi Ghomeyshi as Mr. Shirvani
  • Banipal Shoomoon as Esfandiari
  • Saghi Zinati as Malmal Taherkhanlou
  • Mehran Nael as Mr. Arshad
  • Farshid Samadipour as Zabih
  • Parviz Bozorgi as Rajab
  • Mohammad Yeganeh as Asad Ghiasi
  • Nahid Moslemi as Batool
  • Sam Nouri as Sedgh Nouri
  • Abbas Zafari as Akram’s father
  • Parisa Sabournezhad as Saeedeh
  • Mahsa Nasiri as Esmat
  • Hamid Reza Azarang as Lieutenant Mohammadi
  • Hossein Saharkhiz as Masoud Khan
  • Shokrekhoda Goodarzi as Mozaffar
  • Siamak Helmi as Feri
  • Parviz Bashardoost as Enayatollah Khan
  • Mohsen Naghibian
  • Amirkaveh Ahaninjan
  • Aman Rahimi
  • Mahdi Yahestani
  • Morteza Rostami
  • Javad Zeytooni
  • Farhad Mahdavi
  • Mohammadreza Imanian
  • Houshang Ghanavatizadeh
  • Behzad Davari
  • Pouria Miandehi
  • Shahab Ashkan
  • Hootan Shateripour
  • Amirhossein Shariatmadari
  • Mohsen Marvi
  • Elham Nami
  • Ahmad Lashini

Storyline

Iranian businessman Bozorg Agha is the head of a very powerful mafia syndicate who had a strong role in the coup d’état against Dr. Mohammad Mossadegh’s government on 18 August 1953. The son and daughter of two of Bozorg Agha’s henchmen, Shahrzad and Farhad, are about to get married. During the coup chaos, Farhad gets arrested and sentenced to death. Bozorg Agha uses the influence he has amongst the coup heads to set Farhad free on the condition that Shahrzad agrees to break her engagement to him and marry the nephew of Bozorg Agha, Ghobad. Ghobad is already married to the sterile daughter of Bozorg Agha, Shirin, who does not take kindly to her husband’s growing love for his second wife. The conflict created by these circumstances as well as the political activities of Farhad set the background for the story. The series follows the troubled lives of the people under the control of Bozorg Agha’s rule as well as the ongoing rivalry between Bozorg Agha and other corrupt political leaders of the time.

About Shahrzad TV Series

Shahrzad (Persian: شهرزاد) is an Iranian romantic and historical drama series written by Hassan Fathi and Naghmeh Samini, produced by Mohammad Emami, and directed by Hassan Fathi. It stars Ali Nassirian, Taraneh Alidoosti, Shahab Hosseini, Mostafa Zamani and Parinaz Izadyar.

In the early episodes of the series, Alireza Ghorbani provided the vocals. Later, Mohsen Chavoshi and Sina Sarlak took over as the main singers. In the final two episodes, Amin Bani and Farnaz Maleki were also introduced, adding to the series’ musical lineup.

The production of the first season began in December 2014, while the third and final season was completed in March 2017. The cast of the 59-episode series includes over 200 artists. Considering the professional team behind the camera, plus two years spent on pre-production and four months of shooting, it is the biggest project by the private sector for the home video network.

The series was filmed at Ghazali Cinematic Town, located in the western part of Tehran. Spanning 10 hectares, this iconic complex was established in 1971 by the renowned director Ali Hatami and was designed to partially recreate old Tehran. It features meticulously crafted replicas of historical buildings, streets, and landmarks dating back over a century, with intricate decorations by Italian designer Gianni Cortina.

Additional filming locations included the Museum of Qasr Prison, Vossug ed Dowleh House, the residence of Dr. Mohammad Moin, Naderi Café, the Passenger Terminal, Sulaimaniyah Palace, and Baharestan Square. One particularly notable location for Iran’s Armenian community was the Armenian Club, a popular venue for weddings and social gatherings. This club appears in the opening scenes of Shahrzad, serving as the backdrop for Farhad and Shahrzad’s first meeting in episode one.

A celebration and appreciation ceremony for the actors of Shahrzad was held on Sunday, May 16, 2016, at the Milad Tower conference hall in Tehran. Tickets for the celebration were sold online within 45 minutes. The event was attended by the series’ cast, crew, and other prominent figures from the film industry.

The series was also remade in Turkey under the title Sen Ağlama İstanbul in 2024.

Shahrzad Release Date

Shahrzad first season was broadcast on October 14, 2015. The broadcast of the second season started on Monday, June 19, 2017, and ended on October 17, 2017. The broadcast of the third season also began on January 31, 2018, and ended on June 21, 2018. The series was broadcast weekly on Mondays.

The series is licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran and available online and in CDs around the country. Due to its international popularity, it has been dubbed and aired in Urdu, Arabic, French, Spanish, and Russian.

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Shahrzad Episodes Overview

SeasonEpisodeFirst AiredLast Aired
128October 19, 2015May 9, 2016
215June 19, 2017October 2, 2017
316February 1, 2018May 16, 2018

Shahrzad Season 1 Episode List

EpisodeAir DateDurationPlot
1October 19, 20151hIn 1953 during the coup, Shahrzad tries to save her love, Farhad, who is caught in a dangerous situation.
2October 26, 20151hShahrzad seeks Bozorg Agha’s help to save Farhad, while Ghobad fights for his own survival.
3November 2, 20151hBozorg Agha saves Farhad but demands Shahrzad marry Ghobad to secure his legacy.
4November 9, 20151hBozorg Agha investigates a family tragedy while Shahrzad and Farhad fight for their love.
5November 16, 20151hShahrzad and Farhad attempt to escape together, but Bozorg Agha sends men after them.
6November 23, 20151hOn her wedding night, Shahrzad enters her new home without Ghobad.
7November 30, 20151hThe tension between Shahrzad and Ghobad eases while Farhad struggles to move on.
8December 7, 20151hShahrzad’s pregnancy deepens Ghobad’s affection for her.
9December 14, 20151hA hospital visit brings Shahrzad, Ghobad, and Farhad together; Shirin’s mental state deteriorates.
10December 21, 20151hBozorg Agha hunts for a traitor; Farhad starts dating Roya.
11December 28, 20151hBozorg Agha finds the spy; Ghobad allows Shahrzad to continue her studies.
12January 4, 20161hShirin asks for a divorce while Ghobad dreams of a future with Shahrzad.
13January 11, 20161hRoya’s true identity is revealed; Ghobad threatens Shirin’s business partner.
14January 18, 20161hFarhad begs Shahrzad to save Azar.
15January 25, 20161hShahrzad confronts Shirin; Ghobad faces Shirin’s business partner.
16February 1, 20161hShahrzad gives birth; Hashem takes on a new mission for Bozorg Agha.
17February 8, 20161hFarhad is called for police questioning; Bozorg Agha names the newborn.
18February 15, 20161hAzar commits suicide, leading to a confrontation between Ghobad and Shahrzad.
19February 22, 20161hBozorg Agha is ambushed; Ghobad grows suspicious of Shahrzad and Farhad.
20February 29, 20161hBozorg Agha’s enemies plot to kill him in the hospital; Ghobad questions Shahrzad.
21March 7, 20161hBozorg Agha appoints his brother Nosrat as his right-hand; Shirin humiliates Shahrzad at a family event.
22March 14, 20161hSleepwalking Shirin kills Malmal; Bozorg Agha orders Ghobad to divorce Shahrzad.
23April 4, 20161hGhobad divorces Shahrzad; Jamshid dies of a heart attack.
24April 11, 20161hMaryam rejects Babak’s proposal; Akram manipulates Ghobad against Shirin.
25April 18, 20161hBozorg Agha reveals a shocking secret to Shahrzad and plans revenge.
26April 25, 20161hBozorg Agha eliminates his enemies; Farhad confesses his love to Shahrzad.
27May 2, 20161hShahrzad accepts Farhad’s proposal; Bozorg Agha is confronted about Ghobad’s actions.
28May 9, 20161hOn the wedding day, a major conflict erupts at Bozorg Agha’s house.

Shahrzad Season 2 Episode List

EpisodeAir DateDurationPlot Summary
1June 19, 20171hAunt Belqeis arrives from Kerman while Farhad and Shahrzad enjoy their honeymoon in Isfahan.
2July 3, 20171hShahrzad and Farhad rush back to Tehran after Bozorg Agha’s death. Belgheis ensures Ghobad becomes his uncle’s successor.
3July 10, 20171hGhobad takes on the role of Bozorg Agha. Shahrzad visits the house to see her child.
4July 17, 20171hShapoor, Shahram Behboodi’s brother, tries to exploit the absence of Bozorg Agha and his own brother.
5July 24, 20171hThe discovery of Malmal’s body plunges Shirin into a nightmare of horrors.
6July 31, 20171hThe power dynamics shift as new players move into position.
7August 7, 20171hOld love and past hatred resurface, stirring conflicts.
8August 14, 20171hHashem returns home in better health. Shirin and Homayoun escape from the madhouse, while Nosrat aids Sharbat in fleeing the Divan Salar’s house. Shapoor proposes a compromise to Ghobad.
9August 21, 20171hShahrzad faces an agonizing decision between her love and her son, refusing to obey the Divan Salar family. Her choice risks her son’s future, but she chooses authenticity over a false motherhood. Farhad struggles with the fallout.
10August 28, 20171hGhobad seizes back properties from Jamshid and Hashem, evicting them. He buys Farhad’s workplace and fills it with sheep. Homayoun warns Belgheis about Shirin’s unstable state. Shapoor seeks to exploit Ghobad, offering him an opium smuggling deal.
11September 4, 20171hGhobad learns Nosrat hid Sharbat. Belgheis convinces Hashem to help, and Shirin is taken to his home, where Shahrzad nurses her back to health.
12September 11, 20171hShirin wakes up at Hashem Khan’s house but is soon captured by Shirvani, her father’s old enemy. Hashem and Saber desperately track her down.
13September 18, 20171hThe police arrest Saber and interrogate Belgheis over Shirin’s escape. Soraya, who helped Belgheis, faces brutal abuse from her husband. Shahrzad visits Soraya and learns of her suffering, but Shapoor threatens her to keep silent.
14September 25, 20171hGhobad tries to win over Shahrzad by funding her charity, angering Farhad. Belgheis learns of Akram’s pregnancy and forces her to abort. Soraya plans her escape with help from Belgheis and Hashem, uncovering Belgheis and Hashem’s past love. During the escape attempt, Belgheis is suddenly murdered.
15October 2, 20171hWe don’t have an overview translated in English. Help us expand our database by adding one.

Shahrzad Season 3 Episode List

EpisodeAir DateDurationPlot Summary
1February 1, 20181hSaber is tortured by police but refuses to reveal Shirin’s location. Shervani tries to use Shirin to expose Bozorg Agha’s crimes but is captured by Behboodi. Ghobad kills Shervani for abusing Shirin.
2February 8, 20181hSaber is released from prison. Akram is caught committing a crime and sent away by Ghobad. Hashem takes Saber to visit Shirin.
3February 15, 20181hAfter Shirin’s hiding place is exposed, Saber and Hashem search for a safe house.
4February 24, 20181hGhobad manipulates school officials to fire Farhad. Shahrzad, angered by Ghobad canceling her visits with Omid, confronts him. Farhad reacts violently and breaks into Divansalar House with a gun.
5March 1, 20181hShapour learns Hashem helped Sorayya escape. Parvin confronts Mehri, leading to Mehri leaving Houshang. Shirin agrees to marry Saber under certain conditions. Aparviz proposes to Akram, who reveals a secret.
6March 8, 20181hHashem and Asghari travel to Kashan for business, facing danger. Farhad and friends plan to attack a truck to free Dr. Mosaddegh.
7March 15, 20181hAfter Hashem’s death, Shahrzad and Shirin unite against Ghobad. Ghobad cuts business ties with Behboodi. Aparviz gathers evidence against Behboodi and anticipates Akram’s child’s birth.
8March 22, 20181hFarhad is found guilty. Shahrzad meets Akram, who reveals a major secret. Shahrzad shares it with Shirin. Nosrat proposes a deal to Aparviz and informs Shahrzad of Ghobad’s terms to help Farhad.
9March 29, 20181hWith Marzieh’s urging, Shahrzad accepts Ghobad’s conditions. Farhad’s death sentence is reduced to life imprisonment in exile.
10April 5, 20181hSaber and Shirin steal Akram’s child. Aparviz pressures Farhad to reveal Divansalar family secrets. Shahrzad moves in with Ghobad.
11April 12, 20181hSaber and Shirin send Aparviz a letter about Salar’s kidnapping. Aparviz helps Farhad escape prison. Ghobad invites Shahrzad’s family for dinner.
12April 19, 20181hSaber sends a second letter, forcing Akram to confess. Shahrzad learns about Farhad’s whereabouts and assists in his surgery. Aparviz reveals his deep hatred for the Divansalar family. Ghobad manipulates Omid to get closer to Shahrzad.
13April 26, 20181hAparviz kidnaps Salar again, but Akram has already turned herself in. Houshang commits suicide. Farhad and Saber attack Teymouri, making him confess his crimes.
14May 2, 20181hFarhad, Saber, and Shirin ambush Behboodi on his way to the airport, forcing a confession. Aparviz struggles to free Akram. Shahrzad and Ghobad grow closer.
15May 9, 20181hFarhad visits his family. A tense meeting between Behboodi and Ghobad ends badly. Farhad and Shahrzad reunite in a theater. Ghobad dismisses all his servants.
16May 16, 20181hOmid is kidnapped. Ghobad leaves after a mysterious phone call, followed by Shahrzad. Shirin, Farhad, and Saber arrive at the Divansalar House, but it is empty.

Soundtracks

No.TitleArtistLength
1.ShahrzadAlireza Ghorbani2:50
2.Shahrzad 2Alireza Ghorbani3:16
3.HamkhaabMohsen Chavoshi2:59
4.Be Rasme YadegarMohsen Chavoshi5:31
5.Kojaei?Mohsen Chavoshi Ft. Sina Sarlak3:48
6.ShahrzadMohsen Chavoshi4:11
7.AfsarMohsen Chavoshi Ft. Sina Sarlak4:40
8.Mah PishooniMohsen Chavoshi3:57
9.BarkhizSina Sarlak4:51
10.Khodahafezie TalkhMohsen Chavoshi3:58
11.DivoonehMohsen Chavoshi
12.Fandak Tab darMohsen Chavoshi Ft. Sina Sarlak3:37
13.Ey DarighaMohsen Chavoshi Ft. Sina Sarlak4:27
14.Havam Dobare paseMohsen Chavoshi4:25
15.Tanha Omide ZendegiSina Sarlak4:05
16.Kash Nadide BoodametMohsen Chavoshi5:04
17.JomeMohsen Chavoshi4:36
18.Del Ey DelMohsen Chavoshi Ft. Sina Sarlak5:33
19.Che KardiAmin Bani Ft. Farnaz Maleki4:17
20.NashodAmin Bani Ft. Farnaz Maleki4:58

Awards & Nominations

This series has had a total of 12 nominations and 7 wins from the Hafez Awards and has had 6 nominations and 2 wins from the Yas International Film Festival.

Season 1

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
201616th Hafez Awards
Best SeriesShahrzadWon
Best DirectorHassan FathiWon
Best SoundtrackMohsen Chavoshi with Sina SarlakNominated
Best ActorShahab HosseiniNominated
Ali NasirianWon
Best ActressTaraneh AlidoostiNominated
Parinaz IzadyarNominated
Life AchievementJamshid HashempourWon
  • Also won the Best Director and Best Screenplay category at the fourth Yas International Film Festival.

Season 2 & 3

Was appreciated the most with three awards from Hafez Awards:

  • The best drama actor award went to Mehdi Soltani
  • The best drama actress to Roya Nonahali
  • Best director award to Hassan Fathi.

And eight nominations, including:

  • Best Actress for Taraneh Alidosti, Prinaz Izdiar and Galareh Abbasi
  • Best Actor for Mostafa Zamani, Shahab Hosseini and Amir Hossein Fathi

Poll

  • Best Series in Iran of all Time with 67% vote – Cmmagazine
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