Persian Realm

pictory: Farah visits Shy Boy at London's Ormond Street Hospital (1965)

A young four Year Old Boy patient gets a surprise Visit from an unexpected visitor: Shahbanou Farah of Iran. (circa 1965) >>>

ROYALTY: Queen Mum, Taj-Ol-Moluk (1896-1982)

Special Thanks to Farah Rusta for correcting me the other day. Nimtaj Khanum better known as Taj-Ol-Moluk was the First Pahlavi Queen of Iran.

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Abbas Milani: Modernity in Iran

This is a Very Interesting speach by Dr. Abbas Milani followed by Q&A with the audience on Modernity in Iran and the challenges of the Iranian Intelligenstia in the 20th century. >>>

ROYALTY: Shah, Soraya and Franco watch Bullfight in Madrid Arena (1957)

Shah Mohamed Reza Pahlavi and wife Queen Soraya are Guests of Honor of Spanish dictator Generalissimo Francisco Franco and wife. The Royal Couple gets to see the highlights of Spain's greatest Torreros. >>>

pictory: Shah and Farah Dancing (1976)

An intimate Moment between Man and Wife. Shah and Farah Dance in Niavaran Palace. (circa 1977) >>>

Cannes Film Festival Through the years ...

A visual history of the most celebrated International Film Festival in the World: Cannes in all its glitter and sophistication is 62 years old. Enjoy ... >>>

pictory: Soraya in Cannes (1953)

Queen Soraya of Iran on the French Riviera pauses on the beach during a visit at the Cannes Film Festival. (1953)

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ROYALTY IN NY: Farah and the Elephant of the Bronx (1962)

New York Zoo: Empress Farah of Iran attracts a small crowd, as she feeds on of the Elephants at the Bronx Zoo. (circa 4/20/1962)  >>>

THE OMID DJALILI SHOW (NEW SEASON) on BBC ONE

OMID IS BACK on BBC One with his new sketches. The London Olympics, Henry VIII, Napoleon and the credit crunch and darts players' wives are just some of the targets of the second series of Omid Djalili's sketch show. ENJOY !

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pictory: Conductor Zubin Mehta greeted by Shah and Shahbanou of Iran (1967)

Parsi Conductor Zubin Mehta arrives in Tehran with the L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra to play for the Shah and Shahbanou's Coronation. He is greeted by the Royal Couple at Golestan Palace (circa 1967)

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Prince of Persia Film, First Footage !

Jerry Bruckheimer interviewed by ABC shares a first extensive look at the Prince of Persia movie. Watch video here  >>>

Royalty: First Queen Consort to Mohamed Reza Shah Pahlavi

Fawzia Bint Fuad of Egypt was was the first wife and first Queen Consort of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. She gave a daughter to the Shah who is Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi. >>>

MON CINEMA: The Son of Sinbad (1955)

Omar Khayyam (Vincent Price) and Legendary adventurer Sinbad (Dale Robertson) are in pursuit of two things:beautiful women and a substance called Greek Fire. Hang On to Your Turbans and Enjoy ...

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MON CINEMA: "The Boat That Rocked" a Richard Curtis Film (2009)

I just saw this Movie this afternoon and it was a splendid surprise. Based on a True Story of Pirate Radio's illegally beaming into conservative Britian of the 1960's to great mayhem ... >>>

Mother's Day for Royalty: Farah and Reza Caspian Sea (1975)

Mother and Son walk on Caspian Beach during summer Holidays. (circa 1975) >>>