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

Cultural Preservation: Azita’s Commitment to Tradition

Azita Arbab’s unwavering commitment to preserving the authenticity of Persian dance is commendable. She deeply values the cultural heritage embedded within the art form and actively works to ensure its accurate representation. Through her dedication, Azita serves as a guardian of tradition, safeguarding the legacy of Iranian dance for future generations.

Her father, Rajab Vâksi, was a walnut seller who later became an actor in the siâh theater scene in Iran. Her uncle, Morshed Nasrollâh, was a zarb player and an itinerant bard. As a child, she became proficient in the belly dance and often performed with her father.

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