Director: Hamed Ahangi
Cast: Javad Yasari, Omid Hajili, Masoud Sadeghloo, Alireza Beyranvand, Abbas Hamshidifar
TNT is a 2023 Iranian family and reality entertainment series hosted by Hamed Ahangi, bringing together beloved figures from Iranian music, culture, and sports in a live studio format filled with performances, interviews, and crowd interaction.
What is Tnt about?
Each episode of TNT gathers popular Iranian artists and athletes on a single stage, creating a warm, high-energy variety program. In one standout installment, singers Javad Yasari and Omid Hajili join a live band for polished musical performances that range from classic Persian pop to contemporary pieces. The evening also features a candid sit-down with goalkeeper Alireza Beyranvand, whose charisma translates just as well off the pitch as on it. Host Hamed Ahangi joins Nima Raeisi for a duet that earns one of the loudest responses of the night, while a sleight-of-hand magic act performed before a packed audience rounds out an evening that mixes music, sport, and spectacle. The show's format keeps energy high by moving swiftly between acts, never letting the pace drop.
Cast & crew
Hamed Ahangi hosts and co-performs, keeping the show's rhythm cohesive. Veteran singer Javad Yasari and popular voice Omid Hajili headline the musical segment. Masoud Sadeghloo and Yousef Teymouri contribute to the program's lineup, while internationally recognized Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beyranvand and Abbas Hamshidifar represent the sports world on stage.
Context & significance
For the Iranian diaspora, variety shows like TNT carry a weight beyond pure entertainment. They recreate the sense of communal gathering — a stadium concert, a late-night TV special, a wedding with live music — that many Iranians abroad miss acutely. Watching familiar faces from Persian pop music and football together on one stage can feel like an umbilical connection to home. TNT belongs to a long tradition of Iranian mehmooni-style television that prioritizes warmth, humor, and collective celebration. For second-generation viewers who grew up hearing these songs at family parties, the show doubles as a cultural touchstone, a way to share what Persian entertainment looks like with friends who did not grow up inside that world.
Where & how to watch
TNT is available on K-Time with original Persian audio. Stream it on your browser, TV, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Start a subscription and cancel anytime.