Director: Parviz Sheykhtadi
Cast: Pantea Sirous -Habib Dehghan Nasab-Farokh Nemati Soheyla Razavi- Mohammad Fili-Sadordin Hejazi
Banooye Sardar is a 2019 Iranian historical series directed by Parviz Sheykhtadi, chronicling the remarkable life of Bibi Maryam, sister of Sardar Asad Bakhtiari and a courageous woman who stood against the oppressors of her region during a turbulent chapter in Iran's constitutional era.
What is Banooye Sardar about?
Set against the backdrop of Iran's constitutional revolution period, the series follows Bibi Maryam — a woman born into the powerful Bakhtiari clan — as she carves out a place for herself in a world dominated by tribal politics and armed conflict. Her brother's shadow as a celebrated military commander looms large, yet Bibi Maryam refuses to remain in the background. Alongside figures such as Alimardan Khan, son of Hussein Quli Khan, she navigates loyalties and resistance, earning recognition through her own acts of defiance against those who sought to control and subdue the people of her homeland.
Cast & crew
Director Parviz Sheykhtadi brings this historical narrative to life with a cast anchored by Pantea Sirous and Habib Dehghan Nasab in central roles, supported by Farokh Nemati, Soheyla Razavi, Mohammad Fili, and Sadordin Hejazi. Each performer contributes to the period atmosphere that the production demands.
Context & significance
The Bakhtiari tribal legacy occupies a significant place in Iranian collective memory. Stories rooted in the constitutional revolution resonate deeply with diaspora audiences who grew up hearing about the struggle between regional power holders and central authority. Banooye Sardar is notable for placing a woman — not a male commander — at the centre of this historical canvas, offering a perspective rarely foregrounded in mainstream Iranian period drama. For Persian-speaking viewers abroad, the series provides a window into a formative era of Iranian history, told through family bonds, regional pride, and personal courage.
Where & how to watch
Banooye Sardar is available to stream on K-Time with the original Persian audio. Watch on your TV, phone, or computer — no VPN needed and no geo-blocking. Start your subscription and cancel anytime.