Salme Geransar

Salme Geransar is an Iranian–Australian actress and artist. She is known for her roles in the 2019 sci-fi thriller The Mandela Effect; Neighbours; Clickbait (2021); and as Anousha in the ABC series Mystery Road: Origin (2022). She appeared in the 2024 Melbourne Theatre Company's production of English.

Early life and education Salme Geransar was born in Tehran, Iran. She moved to Australia with her family at the age of four, and grew up on the Central Coast of New South Wales. She played the piano as a child, and enjoyed the arts and mathematics at school.

She studied biotechnology at the University of Newcastle, before taking time out

Since then she has also done various other courses in acting and the dramatic arts in Australia and the United States, including at the 16th Street Actors Studio in Melbourne, the Upright Citizens Brigade (2016) and Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop (2018), both in Los Angeles. She has since appeared in many roles on the big screen as well as television.

After playing a number of dramatic roles, she was cast in the comedy feature Izzy Gets the Fuck Across Town alongside Mackenzie Davis. Directed by Christian Papierniak, the film premiered at the 2017 LA Film Festival, and the 2019 sci-fi thriller The Mandela Effect.

Stage While studying at AADA, Geransar performed on stage many times at the Pilgrim Theatre, and has had a few roles on stage since, including in Steven Berkoff's Decadence (2008, 2009) and Neil Simon's California Suite in 2018. and Canberra. The production was nominated for Outstanding Ensemble and Outstanding Production at the 2025 Green Room Awards.

Personal life Geransar is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish.

Since late 2023, she has been pursuing her passion for art, with her work featured in the Melbourne Eclectic Art Show by the Fitzroy Art Collective in 2024, Black Cat Fitzroy in 2024, and Untether Gallery, Geelong in 2025.

Salme Geransar is a rising martial artist. She has trained in Muay Thai and Aikido. She has demonstrated skills in weapon fighting such as the use of bo staff, jo and bokken. Salme has her Shodan black belt in Iwama Ryu Aikido.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2025 We Bury the Dead Private Clarkson 2019 The Mandela Effect Nasim Terhani 2017 Izzy Gets the Fuck Across Town The Gypsy 2008 The Plex Misty

Television