Director: MBC Persia
Cast: Faramarz Aslani
Faramarz Aslani — Ostooreiy Tekrar Nashodani is a 2024 Iranian music documentary produced by MBC Persia, running 42 minutes, celebrating the life and artistry of legendary Persian singer Faramarz Aslani through archival performances and interviews recorded during Nowruz 1400.
What is Faramarz Aslani Ostooreiy Tekrar Nashodani about?
This documentary pays tribute to one of the most beloved voices in Persian music history. Faramarz Aslani, whose songs defined an era for millions of Iranians and members of the diaspora, is remembered through a carefully selected collection of his live performances and candid conversations filmed during the Nowruz season of 1400. In early spring of 1402, Aslani publicly disclosed a cancer diagnosis, and the news of his passing on the evening of the first day of Nowruz 1403 shocked the Persian-speaking world. This program offers viewers an intimate portrait of the artist at a particular moment in time — his warmth, humor, musical philosophy, and the enduring connection he held with his audience.
Cast & crew
The documentary centers entirely on Faramarz Aslani, the iconic Iranian pop and folk singer whose career spanned decades and whose catalogue of songs remains deeply woven into Persian cultural memory. The program was produced and presented by MBC Persia, the satellite broadcaster that has long served Persian-speaking audiences across the diaspora.
Context & significance
For Iranians living outside Iran, Faramarz Aslani occupies a singular place in collective memory. His voice accompanied generations through celebrations, homesickness, and the quieter moments of diaspora life. Songs like Aghaye Ashegh became anthems that transcended borders. This documentary, filmed while he was still alive and before his illness became public knowledge, carries the weight of retrospect — a preserved window into the artist as he was during a Nowruz season that now holds particular meaning. For diaspora viewers, watching him speak and perform in that context is both a celebration and a farewell.
Where & how to watch
Faramarz Aslani — Ostooreiy Tekrar Nashodani is available on K-Time. The program is in Persian with no additional subtitles needed. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, cancel anytime.