TEHRAN -- Bita Farrahi, a
famous actress of Iranian cinema and television, passed away on Saturday at the age of 65.
The veteran actress, one of the most famous and internationally acclaimed artists in Iran, had been hospitalized for several weeks due to illness.
Her talent as an actress was found by director Darius Mehrjui. She began her acting career with Hamoun in 1989. She is most noted for willingness to play the roles of intellectual, independent women who are struggling with family and psychological problems.