Mariam Bubani

Mariam Bobani is an Iranian actress known for her films and her powerful role as Dulham in Mukhtarnameh. Watch her interview and learn about her caree

Mariam Bobani—Career Highlights and Her Powerful Role in Mukhtarnameh

Mariam Bobani is a respected Iranian actress known for her strong screen presence and meaningful performances in Iranian cinema and television. She began her acting career with the film The Fifth Season, directed by Rafi Pitts, which marked her entry into the film industry and set the foundation for a long and diverse career. (Also watch the interview of Ilham Hamidi who played role as Sheereen Bano.)

 

Over the years, Mariam Bobani appeared in numerous films that explored deep social and emotional themes, including Maternal Love, Lack of Love, Under the Skin of Dogs, There Is a Bright Light, Wind Carpet, Pine, A Place to Live, A Piece of Bread, Slowly, Three Women, Both at Home, Presentation, Familiar Territory, Day or Night, and Walked. Many of these films earned recognition for their artistic storytelling and realism.

She also worked in television productions and film collections such as To Escape, Side Cap, and Four Leading Memory. Her participation in notable films like Mirrors Face and Death Is My Business brought her to prestigious platforms, including the Fajr Film Festival.

More recently, Mariam Bobani appeared in films such as One, Two, One and Nots and later worked on Bewilderment, directed by Keyvan Ali Mohammadi and Omid Bonakdar, further strengthening her position in contemporary Iranian cinema.

For audiences across the Muslim world, her most memorable role remains in the historical television series Mukhtarnameh, where she portrayed Dulham, the wife of Zuhair ibn Qayn, one of the noble martyrs of Karbala. Her performance was widely appreciated for its emotional depth, dignity, and historical sensitivity.

In this video, Mariam Bobani shares her personal feelings and experiences during the filming of Mukhtarnameh, offering viewers insight into the emotional intensity and spiritual impact of working on such a significant historical project.