Golshifteh Farahani
About Golshifteh Farahani
Golshifteh Farahani (گلشیفته فراهانی) was born on 10th July 1983 and is an international Iranian actress. Golshifteh Farahani started her acting career in theatre at the age of 6. Since then she has played in more than 40 films, many of which have been screened or awarded at international festivals. Amongst her famous Iranian films are Bahman Ghobadi's Half Moon, Dariush Mehrjui's Santoori , Rasool Mollagholipour's M for Mother and Asghar Farhadi's About Elly. Starring in Ridley Scotts Body of Lies (2008), alongside Leonardo Di Caprio and Russel Crowe, Golshifteh Farahani became the first Iranian to act in a major Hollywood production. She has also starred in films such as Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) directed by Ridley Scott, Paterson (2016) directed by Jim jarmush, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017), Extraction (2020), and Alpha (2025) directed by Palme d'Or winning filmmaker Julia Ducournau.
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
The Song of Scorpions Drama | 19 Sept 2019 | Nooran | Blockbuster |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2019
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(1)
Golshifteh Farahani – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Golshifteh Farahani is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Golshifteh Farahani has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Anup Singh, Irrfan Khan, Waheeda Rehman. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Golshifteh Farahani has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Golshifteh Farahani made their hindi film debut in 2019 with the film The Song of Scorpions. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Golshifteh Farahani's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Golshifteh Farahani
How many hindi films has Golshifteh Farahani acted in?▼
Golshifteh Farahani has been part of 1 hindi film in bollywood, spanning genres such as Drama.
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Golshifteh Farahani's notable hindi films include "The Song of Scorpions". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
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Golshifteh Farahani works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Golshifteh Farahani (گلشیفته فراهانی) was born on 10th July 1983 and is an international Iranian actress. Golshifteh Farahani started her acting caree...
When did Golshifteh Farahani debut in bollywood?▼
Golshifteh Farahani made their bollywood debut in 2019 with the film "The Song of Scorpions".
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Golshifteh Farahani has worked in Drama (1 film) in their hindi film career.