Director: Reza Baharvand, Amin Entezari
Cast: Pejman Jamshidi
Pishgoo is a 2021 Iranian talk-show series directed by Reza Baharvand and Amin Entezari, hosted by Pejman Jamshidi. The program brings together well-known faces from Iran's arts and sports worlds in wide-ranging conversations about dreams, ambitions, and the moments that shape a life.
What is Pishgoo about?
Each episode of Pishgoo pairs host Pejman Jamshidi with a prominent guest from Iranian entertainment or athletics. Together they look ahead — discussing aspirations that could become shared memories in the near future. The premiere episode welcomed actor Amir Aghaei and the Dal music group, setting a tone that blends warmth, candor, and cultural reflection. Subsequent episodes carry the same spirit: guests open up about what drives them, what they hope to leave behind, and how they see Iran's creative scene evolving. The format is relaxed and conversational, letting personalities emerge naturally rather than through a rigid interview script.
Cast & crew
Pejman Jamshidi serves as both host and the emotional anchor of every episode, drawing on his own background in Iranian entertainment to put guests at ease and keep exchanges genuine. Directors Reza Baharvand and Amin Entezari shape the visual and editorial rhythm, keeping each fifty-minute installment focused without feeling rushed.
Context & significance
Talk shows rooted in Persian cultural life occupy a special place for diaspora audiences — they offer a window into the conversations happening back home, delivered by familiar voices. Pishgoo sits in a lineage of Iranian programs that blend celebrity access with sincere cultural inquiry. For Iranians abroad, watching artists and athletes speak freely about their dreams carries extra resonance: it is a reminder of the creative vitality that continues inside Iran, independent of political headlines. The show's title — meaning 'prophet' or 'fortune-teller' — signals its forward-looking premise, inviting guests and viewers alike to imagine what comes next.
Where & how to watch
Pishgoo is available now on K-Time in its original Persian audio. Stream every episode on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start watching today and cancel anytime.