Azita Arbab: Daughter of the Ex-Famous Dancer Jamileh Visits the Capital – 10 Fascinating Facts

An Accomplished Performer in Her Own Right

Following in the footsteps of iconic entertainers such as Susan, Delkash, and Googoosh, Jamileh transitioned from cabaret dancing to cinema, propelling her to national fame. She embarked on her acting career as a “dancer-actor” in hopes of leaving a lasting impression on the silver screen, much like Samia Gamal in Egyptian cinema.

Jamileh portrayed dance-centric roles in over 25 films, including notable performances in “Zan-e Vahshi-e Vahshi” (1969), “Dokhtar-e Zalem Bala” (1970), and “‘Aroos-e Paberahneh” (1974). Many of these films were produced by Ferdowsi Film, owned by her husband, Arbâb. Notably, Jamileh was the highest-paid cabaret actor of her time in 1974, enchanting prominent foreign guests like Henry Kissinger and Aristotle Onassis with her mesmerizing performances.

August 16, 2022 | 9:18 pm