Azar Shiva
ActingAbout Azar Shiva
Azar Shiva was born in 1941, in the city of Tehran. She began her career working with Tehran Radio before later doing dubbing as a voice artist. Invited to work with Majid Mohseni, she shot her first film in 1962 titled "Song of the Village". In one decade, she acted in twenty one Iranian films, of the likes of "Sultan of Hearts" and "The Prostitute". Her career came to a close in 1972 with the rise of the Iranian Revolution, selling chewing gum as a form of protest at Tehran University for the way her film studio had commercialized the female body.
Azar Shiva Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Azar Shiva reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Azar Shiva's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 10% of Azar Shiva's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Rotation of the Firmament, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Azar Shiva Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Azar Shiva's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Azar Shiva has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Trees Die Standing | Grandmother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Three-Eyed Ruby | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Eradatmand-e shoma, Ezraeel | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Prostitute | Atash | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Ghatelin ham Migeryand | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Golden Palace | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Hengameh | Nahid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Gol Agha | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | King of Hearts | Setareh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Dark Days of a Mother | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Rotation of the Firmament | Parvin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Under the Blue Sky | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Runaway Groom | Mehri | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Gamecock | Parvin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | I Am A Mother | Azar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Champion of Champions | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Law of Life | Golnar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Parastuha be laneh barmigardand | Ali's Wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Aras Khan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Forgiveness | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Village Song | - | Flop | Similar → |
Azar Shiva - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Azar Shiva?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Azar Shiva is "The Rotation of the Firmament" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Azar Shiva acted in?
Azar Shiva has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Azar Shiva?
Other notable films include "King of Hearts", "Hengameh", and "The Champion of Champions".