Why are some artists afraid to express their beliefs?
Vahid Jalili, deputy director of IRIB, in an interview with Tasnim news:
🔹 People still remember Kurosh Zarei for his acting roles, but those in the theater world know him as a theater teacher. He was one of the most prominent examples of revolutionary, people-oriented art with a universal message.
🔹 One of the best examples of people-oriented and universally appealing art is the TV series "Joseph the Prophet", which has been watched around the world more than any other Iranian film or TV production. Under the same vision of people-oriented art with universal appeal and message, Kurosh Zari has made significant contributions throughout his career.
🔹 Throughout his life, he served Islam, the revolution and the people. He can be regarded as an excellent example of artists committed to the revolutionary cause. Ritual art was of great importance to him, and he worked hard in this field; However, he often complained that cultural institutions failed to provide adequate support for it.
🔹 We are told that some artists privately share the same ideals and beliefs, yet they are afraid to express them openly and loudly. You can ask: why? Because they believe that if they openly declare their faith in revolution, religion and beliefs, they will not get any work in home entertainment networks, cinema or other sectors.