Photog making biopic doc on Iranian singer Pari Maleki

TEHRAN,Oct.2(MNA) -- Iranian photographer Babak Borzuyeh is trying his hand at filmmaking and is currently directing a biopic on Iranian female singer Pari Maleki, who is the leader of the Khonya band.

“Due to my close friendship with Pari Maleki, I decided to make a documentary about her life, as an influential female musician in Iranian vocal music,” Borzuyeh told on Saturday.

The documentary, which is his debut film, will be composed of three sections.

“The first section is dedicated to her rehearsals and the concerts Mrs. Maleki has performed at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall,” Borzuyeh said.

Things that happened to Khonya behind the scenes are part of this section, which has been completed, he added.

The second section will cover her family life and her relations with friends and pupils, and the third section will refer to the prominent musicians’ views on Maleki.

“I care about quality and I hope this documentary will shed light on all aspects of her life,” Borzuyeh stated.

“I want to perpetuate Pari Maleki’s name for posterity,” he added.

Maleki, 60, established Khonya in 1992 and performs in concerts, some of which only women are allowed to attend.

It is forbidden in Iran for female singers to perform solo in concerts where men are present.


However, they are allowed to perform in choirs in coed concerts.