Leila Forouhar Biography: Movies, Ethnicity, Religion, Songs, Height, Age, Awards, Husband, Movies

Leila Forouhar is a legendary Iranian singer and actress known for her contributions to Persian pop, dance, and classical music. With a career spanning over five decades, she began as a child star in films and transitioned to music, releasing numerous albums and hits popular in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and the Iranian diaspora.

After the 1979 Iranian Revolution banned female solo performances, she migrated and rebuilt her career in the United States, becoming a prominent figure in exile Persian entertainment.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Leila Forouhar
• Stage Name: Leila Forouhar
• Born: February 23, 1959
• Age: 67 years old
• Birthplace: Isfahan, Iran
• Nationality: Iranian
• Ethnicity: Iranian
• Occupation: Singer, Actress
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Jahangir Forouhar, Farangis Farahzadi
• Siblings: Kamran Forouhar
• Spouse: Esmaeil (Essi) Nabi
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life

Leila Forouhar was born on February 23, 1959, in Isfahan, Iran.

She was brought up by her parents, Jahangir Forouhar (a renowned Iranian film and theater actor) and Farangis Farahzadi (a movie and theater actress), in an artistic family immersed in entertainment.

She began performing on stage at age three at Sepahan Theater in Isfahan alongside her parents and theater artist Arham Sadr. Her family moved to Tehran when she was six.

She became a child star in films like “Soltane Ghalbha” and others in the 1960s and 1970s.

Her parents divorced when she was 12, leading her to start singing at teenage clubs to support her family. She loved singing early, practicing difficult songs.

Specific higher education details are unknown, but her career focused on performing arts from childhood. Her ethnicity is Iranian.

Career

Leila Forouhar started as an actress in Iranian cinema during the 1960s and 1970s, appearing in blockbuster films.

After the 1979 Revolution banned female solo singing, she remained in Iran until 1986, then migrated via Turkey and France to Los Angeles in 1988, reconnecting with exiled Iranian artists.

She resumed music, releasing over 20 albums on labels like Caltex Records, Taraneh Records, and Avang Music.

Notable works include collaborations with Shahram Solati, Ebi, and multilingual projects like “Planet of Harmony.”

She has performed internationally, maintained popularity in the diaspora, and released recent albums like “Leila” (2023).

Her versatile style spans pop, dance, and classical Persian music.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @leilaforouhar
• YouTube Channel: Leila Forouhar

Personal Life

Leila Forouhar is 67 years old and her height is unknown.

She married Esmaeil (Essi) Nabi, a Los Angeles-based businessman, on August 20, 2004, in a ceremony attended by family, friends, and entertainers. They relocated to Orange County, California.

No publicly known past relationships or divorces are detailed beyond her parents’ divorce during her youth. Information about children is unknown.

She lives in the US with her husband and family, focusing on her music career post-migration.

Net Worth

Leila Forouhar’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD.

Her income primarily comes from music releases and streaming royalties on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube; digital sales and views of albums and singles spanning decades; live performances and international concerts in the diaspora; past film acting roles; and related entertainment activities as a veteran Iranian singer and actress in exile.

Discography

• Leila (Album, 2023)
• From My Heart (Album, 2012)
• Mahe Man (Album, 2008)
• 60 Leila Golden Songs, Vol 1 (Album, 2007)
• Yek Booseh (Album, 2005)
• Planet of Harmony (Album)
• Leila’s Love Songs (Album, 1997)
• Mirage (Album, 1996)
• Heartbeat (Album, 1995)
• Attal Mattal (with Ebi, Album, 1994)
• Shance (Album, 1991)
• Hedieh (with Shahram Solati, Album, 1991)
• Makhmal-e-Naz (Album, 1990)
• Hadis (1974)