Trivia

Was the first artist in Iran to release behind-the-scenes and bloopers of his shows. Mehran believes in being honest with his audience, sharing how human artists are while creating programs.

Has fought in the Iran/Iraq war for 3 years.

Was named the 20th most powerful person in Iran by Newsweek magazine in 2009. Mehran was the only artist/entertainer to make the list. Everyone else on the list is a politician.

His television series Pavarchin had an estimated 85% audience.

Was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the American Liberty University in Los Angeles, California in 2011.

Has a pet python snake, named Armita.

The little finger on his right hand was cut off during the shooting of a scene for Ghalb-e Yakhi Season 3. He carried on playing the scene and was then taken to hospital for an operation. His finger was re-attached but he lost feeling in the finger.

Has a band named Darkoob (Woodpecker). Darkoob was part of the line-up for a UNICEF concert in Iran. They also have had numerous sold-out shows in Tehran.

Is the only artist in Iran whose name alone sells millions and brings audiences in hundreds of thousands.

Is the youngest of 4 children. He has three older brothers.

He sings the title songs for his series himself, and has won numerous awards in music for them.

Has a son and a daughter of his own.

Father of Farhad Modiri, who is the musical supervisor and/or director to many of his series.

Mehran Modiri holds the record for most Hafez(Donyaye Tasvir) Awards won by an individual till 2018 with 7 awards.