Farimah Farjami: Veteran Actress in Coma

Farimah Farjami (born May 8, 1952) is an actress. She has received various accolades, including a Crystal Simorgh for The Last Act (1991). Her acting in films, especially in independent women’s dramas, has been repeatedly criticized by critics. She is often referred to as one of the leading actors of her generation.

Her performances in the roles of wandering and wavering young or middle age women who struggle with psychological and personal problems were admired by film critics, and won awards for The Lead (1988, Masoud Kimiai), The Last Act (1990, Varouj Karim-Masihi), and Nargess (1992, Rakhshan Bani Etemad) from International Fajr Film Festival.

As Farimah Farjami remains in a coma, the Iranian film community and fans around the world anxiously await updates on her condition, hoping for her recovery and return to the art form that she has passionately contributed to for decades.

July 24, 2022 | 6:02 pm