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'''Leila Forouhar''' ({{lang-fa|لیلا فروهر}}, ''Leilâ Foruhar'') (born 23 February 1959) is an ] pop and classical singer. She was a child star, acting from the age of 3. She is one of the most successful women artists in Iranian society. She relocated to next door ] in 1986, then to ], before emigrating to ] in 1988.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Parsa|first1=Javad|title=Iranian Diaspora in California|url=https://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2015/12/06/sunday-review/iranian-diaspora-in-california/s/06TEHRANGELES-ADD1.html?_r=0|website=New York Times|accessdate=16 June 2017}}</ref> '''Leila Forouhar''' ({{langx|fa|لیلا فروهر}}, ''Leilâ Foruhar''; born 23 February 1959) is a ] pop and classical singer. She was a child star, acting from the age of 3. She relocated to next door ] in 1986, then to ], before emigrating to ] in 1988.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Parsa|first1=Javad|title=Iranian Diaspora in California|work= ] |date=December 2015 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2015/12/06/sunday-review/iranian-diaspora-in-california/s/06TEHRANGELES-ADD1.html?_r=0|accessdate=16 June 2017}}</ref>


==Career== ==Career==
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In 1988 Forouhar and her family moved to the ]. In 1988 Forouhar and her family moved to the ].


Leila's songs are popular in countries including ], ], ], ], ] and the ]. She has released more than 20 albums. Her album "Planet of Harmony" included songs in English, Italian, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, ], Armenian, Turkish and Kurdish. Leila's songs are popular in countries including ], ], ] and the ]. She has released more than 20 albums. Her album "Planet of Harmony" included songs in English, Italian, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Armenian, Turkish and Kurdish.


In August 2004 Leila married Los Angeles-based ] businessman Esmaeil Nabi.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seventh Day: Leila Forouhar|url=http://www.bbc.com/persian/arts/story/2004/10/041022_ag-leila-forouhar.shtml|website=BBCPersian.com|publisher=BBC|accessdate=16 June 2017|language=FA}}</ref> Forouhar's nephew is American Muslim reformer ].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ali|first1=Syed Hamad|title=Islam's pulse in the US|url=http://gulfnews.com/culture/books/islam-s-pulse-in-the-us-1.837480|website=Gulf News|publisher=Al Nisr Publishing LLC|accessdate=16 June 2017|date=15 July 2011}}</ref> In August 2004 Leila married Los Angeles-based businessman Esmaeil Nabi.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seventh Day: Leila Forouhar|url=http://www.bbc.com/persian/arts/story/2004/10/041022_ag-leila-forouhar.shtml|website=BBCPersian.com|publisher=BBC|accessdate=16 June 2017|language=FA}}</ref> Forouhar's nephew is American Muslim reformer ].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ali|first1=Syed Hamad|title=Islam's pulse in the US|url=http://gulfnews.com/culture/books/islam-s-pulse-in-the-us-1.837480|website=Gulf News|publisher=Al Nisr Publishing LLC|accessdate=16 June 2017|date=15 July 2011}}</ref>


In March 2010 she sang at an international celebration of the festival of ] at the ] in ]<ref>{{cite web|title=The beginning, First Nowruz at the White House|url=http://nowruzcommission.org/our-history-mission-and-vision/|website=NowruzCommission.org|publisher=Nowruz Commission|accessdate=16 June 2017}}</ref> In March 2010 she sang at an international celebration of the festival of ] at the ] in ]<ref>{{cite web|title=The beginning, First Nowruz at the White House|url=http://nowruzcommission.org/our-history-mission-and-vision/|website=NowruzCommission.org|publisher=Nowruz Commission|accessdate=16 June 2017}}</ref>


Leila covered ]'s '']'' on her 1976 album ''Do Parande'' ({{lang-fa|دو پرنده}}, English: ''Two Birds''). Leila covered Dolly Parton's '']'' on her 1976 album ''Do Parande'' ({{langx|fa|دو پرنده}}, English: ''Two Birds'').


==Discography== ==Discography==
'''Unknown Release''' '''Unknown release'''
* 1974: Hadis * 1974: Hadis


'''Avang Records Releases''' '''Avang Records releases'''
* 1977: Leila Forouhar 2 (Ham Parvaz) * 1977: Leila Forouhar 2 (Ham Parvaz)


'''Caltex Records Releases''' '''Caltex Records releases'''
* 1990: Makhmal-e-Naz * 1990: Makhmal-e-Naz
* 1991: Hedieh (with ]) * 1991: Hedieh (with ])
* 1991: Shance * 1991: Shance
* 1994: Attal Mattal (with ]) * 1994: Attal Mattal (with ])
* 1995: Tapesh * 1995: Heartbeat
* 1996: Saraab * 1996: Mirage
* 1997: Love Songs * 1997: Love Songs
* 1997: Planet of Harmony * 1997: Planet of Harmony
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* 1999: Didar (with ]) * 1999: Didar (with ])
* 1999: Yek Samado Do Leila (soundtrack from the play "Yek Samado Do Leila") * 1999: Yek Samado Do Leila (soundtrack from the play "Yek Samado Do Leila")
* 2000: Tasvir * 2000: Photo
* 2001: Story of Yours, Story of Mine * 2001: Story of Yours, Story of Mine
* 2003: Live in Concert at the Kodak Theatre * 2003: Live in Concert at the Kodak Theatre
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* 2012: From My Heart * 2012: From My Heart


'''Taraneh Record Releases''' '''Taraneh Record releases'''
* 1993: Hamsafar * 1993: Hamsafar
* 1994: Do Parandeh * 1994: Do Parandeh
* 2012: From My Heart * 2012: From My Heart


'''Pars Video Releases''' '''Pars Video releases'''
* 1990: Makhmal-e-Naaz * 1990: Makhmal-e-Naaz
* 1994: Parandeha (with ] and ]) * 1994: Parandeha (with ] and ])
* 1999: Ghahremanane Vatan (with ] and ]) * 1999: Ghahremanane Vatan (with ] and ])


'''MZM Records Releases''' '''MZM Records releases'''
* 1992: Bahaaneh * 1992: Bahaaneh
* 2008: Maahe Man * 2008: Maahe Man


'''Other Records Releases''' '''Other Records releases'''
* 2000: Lets party (with ]) * 2000: Lets party (with ])


'''Single Tracks''' '''Single tracks'''
* 1992: Nobahar (with other singers) * 1992: Nobahar (with other singers)
* 1994: Telesm (With Shamaei zadeh) * 1994: Telesm (With Shamaei zadeh)
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== Further reading == == Further reading ==


* {{cite DVD notes | title =Leila Forouhar: Live in Concert at Kodak Theatre | orig-year = 2003 | type = Introduction by artist | publisher = Caltex Records | location = California | id = B0007Y5HNE | year = 2003 * {{cite AV media notes | title =Leila Forouhar: Live in Concert at Kodak Theatre | orig-year = 2003 | type = Introduction by artist | publisher = Caltex Records | location = California | id = B0007Y5HNE | year = 2003
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Iranian singer
Leila Forouharلیلا فروهر
Background information
Born (1959-02-23) 23 February 1959 (age 65)
Isfahan, Iran
GenresDance, pop, classical
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Years active1961–present
Musical artist

Leila Forouhar (Persian: لیلا فروهر, Leilâ Foruhar; born 23 February 1959) is a Persian pop and classical singer. She was a child star, acting from the age of 3. She relocated to next door Turkey in 1986, then to Paris, before emigrating to Los Angeles in 1988.

Career

Leila is the daughter of the late Iranian actor Jahangir Forouhar. As a child she acted in movies in minor roles, receiving recognition for her part in Soltane Ghalbha (King of Hearts). As a teenager she began modeling for fashion magazines. She continued to act in movies and has featured in over 47 films, including Ezteraab, Four Sisters and The Thirsty Ones.

Move to France

War with neighboring Iraq had a negative impact on the Iranian movie and music industry. The Forouhar family stayed in Tehran until deciding to emigrate from the country.

Move to the United States

In 1988 Forouhar and her family moved to the United States.

Leila's songs are popular in countries including Iran, Iraq, Armenia and the United States. She has released more than 20 albums. Her album "Planet of Harmony" included songs in English, Italian, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Armenian, Turkish and Kurdish.

In August 2004 Leila married Los Angeles-based businessman Esmaeil Nabi. Forouhar's nephew is American Muslim reformer Reza Aslan.

In March 2010 she sang at an international celebration of the festival of Nowruz at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

Leila covered Dolly Parton's Jolene on her 1976 album Do Parande (Persian: دو پرنده, English: Two Birds).

Discography

Unknown release

  • 1974: Hadis

Avang Records releases

  • 1977: Leila Forouhar 2 (Ham Parvaz)

Caltex Records releases

  • 1990: Makhmal-e-Naz
  • 1991: Hedieh (with Shahram Solati)
  • 1991: Shance
  • 1994: Attal Mattal (with Ebi)
  • 1995: Heartbeat
  • 1996: Mirage
  • 1997: Love Songs
  • 1997: Planet of Harmony
  • 1997: Dance Beat
  • 1998: Love Story
  • 1999: Didar (with Shahram Shabpareh)
  • 1999: Yek Samado Do Leila (soundtrack from the play "Yek Samado Do Leila")
  • 2000: Photo
  • 2001: Story of Yours, Story of Mine
  • 2003: Live in Concert at the Kodak Theatre
  • 2005: A Kiss
  • 2008: Jooni Joonom (Song)
  • 2008: My Moon
  • 2012: From My Heart

Taraneh Record releases

  • 1993: Hamsafar
  • 1994: Do Parandeh
  • 2012: From My Heart

Pars Video releases

MZM Records releases

  • 1992: Bahaaneh
  • 2008: Maahe Man

Other Records releases

Single tracks

  • 1992: Nobahar (with other singers)
  • 1994: Telesm (With Shamaei zadeh)
  • 1996: Zamin larzid (with other singers)
  • 2003: Sayad Nova
  • 2006: Music (with 23 singers)
  • 2007: IRAN(with Omid Soltani)
  • 2007: The Memories (dedicated to Mahasti)
  • 2009: Bedoon IRAN Nemimireh
  • 2011: Do Parandeh (Remix)
  • 2013: Kaashki
  • 2013: Eshgham
  • 2014: Ba Tou
  • 2014: Khayli Hasasam
  • 2014: Fereshtehaye Kucholo
  • 2015: Kheili Douset Daram
  • 2016: In Rooza
  • 2016: Hesse Taraneh
  • 2017: Begoo Baa Mani

Videography

  • Rouzegar (VHS)
  • The Return (VHS)
  • Flashback (VHS)
  • A Kiss (DVD)
  • Live in Concert at the Kodak Theatre (DVD)
  • 4 DVD Collection #1

Filmography

  • Khak
  • King of Hearts (1968)
  • Aramesh dar Hozooreh Digaraan
  • Baagheh Boloor
  • Shabeh Aftabi
  • Ezteraab
  • Four Sisters
  • The Thirsty Ones
  • Morad & laleh
  • Iman
  • The Beauty Sin
  • Golden Cage
  • The Springtime Connection
  • Gorbe Koor

References

  1. Parsa, Javad (December 2015). "Iranian Diaspora in California". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  2. "Tales From Tehrangeles". NY Times. December 5, 2015. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  3. "Seventh Day: Leila Forouhar". BBCPersian.com (in Persian). BBC. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  4. Ali, Syed Hamad (15 July 2011). "Islam's pulse in the US". Gulf News. Al Nisr Publishing LLC. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  5. "The beginning, First Nowruz at the White House". NowruzCommission.org. Nowruz Commission. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  6. "Coming Soon Leila Forouhar's New Video 'Kaashki'". radiojavan.com. July 13, 2013. Retrieved October 16, 2017.

Further reading

  • Leila Forouhar: Live in Concert at Kodak Theatre (Introduction by artist). California: Caltex Records. 2003 . B0007Y5HNE.

External links

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