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Veteran Iranian actor, theater director Kourosh Zarei passes away

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TEHRAN- Iranian actor and theater director Kourosh Zarei, a figure in the country's theater, cinema and television, died at his home on Sunday, November 8, following a period of illness. He was 55.

Earlier coverage

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

  1. Iranian House of Cinema, French Embassy willing to implement cultural, cinematic programsNov 6, 2026 · Tehran Times
  2. Iranian director wins at 14th Asian Film Festival BarcelonaNov 4, 2026 · Tehran Times
  3. Iranian short film ‘Pasta Alfredo’ selected for Zaragoza Film FestivalNov 3, 2026 · Tehran Times
  4. Musical composition by Iranian artists wins at Global Music AwardsNov 3, 2026 · Tehran Times
  5. Major Iranian singers, orchestras take stage across country this weekOct 31, 2026 · Tehran Times

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