Taraneh Alidoosti Attends Father Hamid Alidoosti’s Funeral as Football and Cinema Stars Gather
The funeral ceremony of Hamid Alidoosti, the legendary Iranian footballer and father of renowned actress Taraneh Alidoosti, was held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Shahid Shiroudi Stadium in Tehran. The emotional farewell brought together prominent figures from Iranian football, cinema, sports management, and the entertainment industry to pay their final respects to one of the country’s respected football personalities.
Taraneh Alidoosti, one of Iran’s most celebrated actresses, attended the funeral of her father alongside numerous well-known personalities from the worlds of Iranian cinema and football. The ceremony attracted considerable attention, with photographs and reports showing the presence of prominent athletes, actors, directors, coaches, and sports officials.
Among the notable guests were legendary footballers Ali Daei and Ali Parvin, Iranian actors Peyman Maadi and Setareh Eskandari, filmmaker Jafar Panahi, sports presenter Adel Ferdosipour, and several former members of Iran’s national football team.
The funeral procession for Hamid Alidoosti began at Shahid Shiroudi Stadium, one of Tehran’s historically significant sporting venues, before his body was transported to the Section for Renowned Figures at Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery.
Taraneh Alidoosti Attends Her Father Hamid Alidoosti’s Funeral
Taraneh Alidoosti’s attendance was among the most closely followed moments of the farewell ceremony. The actress joined family members, friends, colleagues, and prominent Iranian public figures to mourn the death of her father.
Taraneh Alidoosti is widely recognized for her successful career in Iranian cinema and her performances in several acclaimed films. She gained international recognition through her role in Asghar Farhadi’s award-winning film The Salesman, which received the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Her presence at the funeral brought together two important cultural worlds in Iran: cinema and professional football. While Taraneh Alidoosti has established an independent reputation as an actress, her father, Hamid Alidoosti, was known for his contribution to Iranian football as both a player and coach.
The ceremony was attended by several prominent actors and filmmakers who came to express their condolences and support the Alidoosti family during this difficult time.
November 3, 2026 | 12:05 pm
