Dariushداریوش
Dariush Eghbali
Singer
1970–present
Biography[edit]
Childhood and youth[edit]
Dariush was born in Tehran to parents from Mianeh on 4 February 1951. He spent his early years in Mianeh, Karaj and[3] his musical talent was first recognized at age nine when he appeared on stage at his school. Hassan Khayatbashi introduced him to the public at the age of 20 through Iranian national television. He gained popularity for his song "Don't Tell Me You Love Me". (Persian: به من نگو دوست دارم be man nagu duset dāram)[4]
Before the Islamic Revolution[edit]
Before the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Dariush was named the most popular singer in Iran by a youth magazine in 1977.[5] Dariush also worked with many famous pre-revolution songwriters in Iran.
Philanthropy[edit]
The Ayeneh (Mirror) Foundation was established by Dariush and aimed at helping addicts recover. The Ayeneh Foundation broadcasts radio and television programs to help addicts and their families. They also set up various seminars to help families.[10]
Dariush is a member of Amnesty International. Dariush helps Amnesty International by focusing efforts on Iranian asylum seekers and saving working children.[11]