Azadeh Samadi: Actress Biography, Career, Marital Life & Recent Controversies

Social Media Presence and Public Image

Online Engagement and Media Coverage

Azadeh Samadi has maintained an active presence on social media platforms. In 2018, she hosted the program Zabivaka on IU during the FIFA World Cup in Russia. However, her tenure was short-lived; she was dismissed by IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) for allegedly “using women as a tool,” highlighting the political sensitivities surrounding her career.

Recent Controversies

• Funeral of Reza Haddad (May 2023): Samadi attended the funeral wearing a hat, which led to a summons by the Culture and Media Court in Tehran for allegedly offending public morality by revealing her hijab.
• Travel Ban: In late November 2023, she was banned from leaving Iran while planning to attend the Goa Festival in India.
• Statements on Acting and Economics (June 2025): Samadi stated she only acts in comedies due to economic hardships, sparking widespread discussions on Iran’s entertainment industry and economic challenges faced by artists.