05.11.2026 08:10
Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti attended the funeral of her late father Hamid Alidoosti in Tehran without a headscarf. The famous actress, who had previously taken a stance against the mandatory headscarf policy in her country, was among those carrying her father's coffin at the funeral.
Taraneh Alidoosti, one of the internationally recognized names of Iranian cinema, was deeply saddened by the death of her father, Hamid Alidoosti. The famous actress paid her final respects to her father at the funeral held in Tehran on November 3. Footage of Alidoosti not wearing a headscarf at the ceremony drew attention.
SHE CARRIED HER FATHER'S COFFIN ON HER SHOULDERS
Alidoosti, who attended the funeral together with her family, relatives, and loved ones, was among those carrying her father's coffin. The actress's not wearing a headscarf at the ceremony in her black clothing stood out due to the dress rules women in Iran are obliged to follow in public spaces.
SHE HAD ALSO PREVIOUSLY SUPPORTED HEADSCARF PROTESTS
Taraneh Alidoosti, known for her statements on women's rights in Iran, was among the artists who supported the protests that began after Mahsa Amini's death in 2022. The actress, who clearly demonstrated her stance against the mandatory headscarf practice, was detained the same year due to her statements connected to the protests and was later released.
SHE HAD STARRED IN AN OSCAR-WINNING FILM
Taraneh Alidoosti increased her international recognition with her performance in Iranian director Asghar Farhadi's 2016 film "The Salesman." The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2017. Alidoosti, regarded as one of the important actors of Iranian cinema, is also known for her statements on women's rights as well as her artistic career.