About Shahla Riahi
Lived 1927 – 2019 (aged 92). Shahla Riahi was an Iranian stage actor, actor, voice actor, announcer, film director and director.
Shahla Riahi ( , 10 September 1926 – 31 December 2019) was an Iranian actress and film director.
Born in Tehran, she started stage acting in 1944 and first appeared in cinema in Golden Dreams. In 1956 she became the first Iranian woman to direct a feature, with Marjan. Her career as a film actress includes more than 72 features.
Riahi died on 31 December 2019 at the age of 93.
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Who was Shahla Riahi?
Iranian actress (1926–2019)
When was Shahla Riahi born?
Shahla Riahi was born on 7 February 1927 in Tehran.
When did Shahla Riahi die?
Shahla Riahi died on 31 December 2019 in Tehran.
What was Shahla Riahi's occupation?
Shahla Riahi was a stage actor, actor, voice actor, announcer, film director and director.
What nationality was Shahla Riahi?
Shahla Riahi was Iranian.
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