Allure magazine published photos of the 72-year-old singer Googoosh with her granddaughter Mia Ghorbani, a 20-year-old model

Googoosh, who left Iran 22 years ago and is unable to visit the country because of fears over her safety, has come to accept that the version of the motherland she longs for doesn’t exist anymore and that the younger generation is fighting to create something new and different. “My time is over,” Googoosh says. I ask her what the young women leading the protests have taught her. She answers with two words: bravery, strength. She’s proud the baton has been handed to them. “These young kids are saying, ‘Kill me,’ so that we can find freedom for the next generation,” Googoosh says.

Googoosh: A Journey Through Six Decades of Stardom

To truly appreciate the impact of Googoosh’s latest photoshoot, it is essential to delve into the storied history of her career. Born as Faegheh Atashin on May 5, 1950, in Tehran, she began her ascent to stardom at a young age. Her Azerbaijani parents, who had emigrated from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic, named her Googoosh, an unusual choice as it was traditionally a boy’s name. This unique name would soon become synonymous with elegance, talent, and cultural significance.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Googoosh’s early exposure to the entertainment world came through her father, Saber Atashin, who was an entertainer himself. From a tender age, she performed alongside him, showcasing her natural talent for singing and acting. By the time she was a teenager, Googoosh was already a household name in Iran, captivating audiences with her remarkable voice and presence.

Her first major breakthrough came in the 1960s when she starred in the film “Bim va Omid” (Fear and Hope), directed by Samuel Khachikian. This role catapulted her into the limelight, and she quickly became one of the most sought-after actresses in Iranian cinema. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Googoosh appeared in over 25 films, becoming a beloved figure on the silver screen.

January 18, 2023 | 9:47 pm