Khashm'e Koli che filmieh? Kholaseh dastoresh chiye?

It is a 1968 Iranian drama about a boy separated from his family by a jealous stepmother, raised by gypsies, and who as an adult unknowingly falls in love with his own cousin before the truth is revealed.

Fardin dar in film chand sale? Naghsh-e asliash chieh?

Fardin plays the central adult male role in the story. In 1968 he was at the height of his popularity as Iran's top male star, and the film showcases his characteristic blend of strength and vulnerability.

Aya in film zirnevis farsi ya doobleh farsi dareh?

The film is in original Persian audio, so no subtitles or dubbing are needed for Farsi-speaking viewers. It streams in its native language directly on K-Time.

Koja mitoonam Khashm'e Koli ro online tamasha konam?

You can watch it on K-Time at ktime.app — on any browser, smart TV, or Android device. No VPN required, no geo-blocking, and you can cancel your membership anytime.

Khashm'e Koli

Name: Khashm'e Koli
Genre: Drama
Released: 1968
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Fardin, Pouri Banaiy, Homayoun, Habibollah Bolour, Lili

Director: Esmaiyl Riyahi

Cast: Fardin, Pouri Banaiy, Homayoun, Habibollah Bolour, Lili

Khashm'e Koli is a 1968 Iranian drama film directed by Esmaiyl Riyahi, starring the beloved Fardin alongside Pouri Banaiy and a rich ensemble cast. Set against a backdrop of family strife and gypsy life, the film weaves themes of jealousy, identity, and forbidden love across generations in classic pre-revolutionary Persian cinema style.

What is Khashm'e Koli about?

A man's young son is torn away from his family through the scheming of a jealous stepmother, leaving the father alone and grief-stricken. The child is taken in by a wandering gypsy community, who raise him as their own. Years pass, and the young man grows up without knowing his true origins. By chance, he falls deeply in love with a woman who is, unbeknownst to either of them, his own cousin. When he seeks his father's blessing for the union, he is met with fierce opposition — the father, who does not recognize his lost son, sees only an unsuitable outsider. The truth gradually surfaces, setting off a reckoning for those who caused the original separation and finally opening the door to reunion and justice.

Cast & crew

Fardin, one of the most iconic stars of pre-revolutionary Iranian cinema, leads the cast with the magnetic screen presence he was celebrated for across decades of popular films. Pouri Banaiy brings warmth and depth to her role, while Homayoun, Habibollah Bolour, Lili, Shahla Riyahi, Ali Azaad, and Jamileh round out a seasoned ensemble that defined the golden era of Persian film.

Context & significance

Released in 1968, Khashm'e Koli belongs to the vibrant popular cinema that flourished in Iran before 1979 — a tradition of melodramas that spoke directly to everyday audiences through stories of family loyalty, injustice corrected, and love ultimately triumphant. For diaspora viewers, these films carry a particular emotional weight: they preserve the sights, sounds, and social textures of an Iran that no longer exists in the same form. The presence of Fardin, a household name across generations of Persian speakers worldwide, makes this film a cherished piece of collective cultural memory. Watching it today is both entertainment and an act of connection with a shared heritage.

Where & how to watch

Khashm'e Koli is available to stream on K-Time in its original Persian audio. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start watching anytime and cancel anytime.