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Bijan
Bijan (also Bizhan, Bijhan or Bejan; ) is a Persian given name meaning "Hero". People named Bijan include: *Bijan (designer) (1940-2011), surname Pakzad, a fashion and perfume designer *Bijan Abdolkarimi (born 1963), Iranian philosopher * Bijan Allipour (1949–2023), Iranian businessman * Bijan Beg Saakadze, Safavid noble and officeholder * Bijan Beg (son of Rostam Khan), Safavid official *Bijan Daneshmand (born 1958), Iranian actor * Bijan Emkanian (born 1953), Iranian actor *Bijan Jalali (1927-2000), Iranian poet *Bijan Jazani (1938-1975), Iranian intellectual *Bijan Kamkar, Iranian musician *Bijan Kian (born 1952), Iranian businessman involved in American politics, notably associated with the administration of Donald Trump *Bijan Mortazavi (born 1957), violinist and singer *Bijan Namdar Zangeneh (born 1952), Iranian politician *Bijan Robinson (born 2002), American football player *Bijan Sabet, American venture capitalist and diplomat *Bijan Nobaveh-Vatan (born 1959), Iranian p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bijan Jazani
Bijan Jazani (Persian: بیژن جَزنی, also spelled "''Bizhan'' Jazani"; January 9, 1938, in Tehran – April 19, 1975) was an Iranian political activist and a significant figure among modern Iranian Socialist intellectuals. A Marxist theorist, Jazani was one of the founders of the Organization of Iranian People's Fedai Guerrillas. Personal and political life Bijan Jazani was born to Hossien Jazani (حسین جزنی) and Alamtaj Kalantari Nazari (عالمتاج کلانتری نظری). He came from a politically active background; both of his parents' families were involved with the Tudeh Party during a period of political openness from Reza Shah's exile until the overthrow of Mohammed Mossadegh. The children of these families were drawn to and eventually joined the Tudeh youth movement. Over time, they took on increasingly significant roles within the party. Jazani's father, a military officer, became a member of the Tudeh Party in 1945, while his mother, Alamtaj Kalanta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bijan (designer)
Bijan Pakzad ( ; , ; 4 April 1940 – 16 April 2011), generally known mononymously as Bijan, was an Iranian designer of menswear and fragrances. Biography Bijan was born in Tehran, Iran in either 1940 or 1944.Parisa Michelle"Bijan Pakzad Dead at 67" '' CelebMagnet'', April 16, 2011 He was the son of a wealthy businessman. He attended Institut Le Rosey, and studied design in Switzerland and Italy. Bijan's career began in Iran with the Pink Panther Boutique in Tehran. Upon immigrating to the United States in 1973, Bijan settled in Los Angeles and established his exclusive boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills in 1976. He had initially purchased a parking lot that he turned into a building store, and was confident his business in L.A. would take off because "I saw brilliant men earning $100,000 a year dressed in the most ridiculous clothes". In 1984, he opened a second store on Fifth Avenue and 55th Street in New York (which closed in 2000). By 1985, he had claimed 15,000 custo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bijan Kian
Bijan R. Kian (Persian: بیژن کیان; born January 15, 1952), sometimes written Bijan Rafiekian (بیژن رفیعیکیان), is an Iranian-American businessman, who is based in San Juan Capistrano, California. He has been an executive or board member of many businesses and organizations.Executive Profile: Bijan R. Kian at bloomberg.com Kian was a member of the Board of Directors of the from 2006 to 2011, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bijan And Manijeh
''Bijan and Manijeh'' (also ''Bizhan and Manizheh'', Persian بيژن و منيژه - ''Bīžan ow Manīža'') is a love story in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh. Bijan was the son of Giv, a famous Iranian knight during the reign of Kay Khosrow, the Shah of Iran, and Banu Goshasp, the heroine daughter of Rostam. Bijan falls in love with Manijeh, the daughter of Afrasiab, the king of Turan and the greatest enemy of Iran. The tale of his suffering and Manijeh’s constancy has been quoted by several others. The tragedy of Bijan and Manijeh People from Armenia complain to Kay Khosrow, the Shah of Iran, that wild boars are invading their fields. Bijan fights the boars, forcing them back to their lairs. The day after, Gorgin, an Iranian knight who had accompanied Bijan on the quest, describes the beautiful gardens of Afrasiab to Bijan, tempting him to cross the border from Iran into the mythical land of Turan on the northern shores of the Caspian Sea. Turan is ruled over by the evil and egot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bijan Nobaveh-Vatan
Bijan Nobaveh-Vatan () is a former Iranian anchorman and conservative politician who currently representing Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat and Eslamshahr electoral district in Parliament of Iran since 2020. He was also a member of parliament from 2008 to 2016. He served as the United Nations and New York bureau chief for Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB; ) or Seda va Sima () for short, formerly called National Iranian Radio and Television until the Iranian revolution of 1979, is an Iranian state-controlled media corporation that holds a monopo ... before taking seat in the Parliament. References 1959 births Living people Iranian journalists Members of the 8th Islamic Consultative Assembly Members of the 9th Islamic Consultative Assembly Deputies of Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat and Eslamshahr Front of Islamic Revolution Stability politicians Coalition of the Pleasant Scent of Servitude politicians Popular Front of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bijan Sabet
Bijan Sabet is an American venture capitalist who had served as the List of ambassadors of the United States to the Czech Republic, United States ambassador to the Czech Republic. Education Sabet's mother immigrated from Korea in the 1960s, his father immigrated from Iran at the same time. Sabet earned a bachelor's degree from Boston College. Career Sabet co-founded Spark Capital in 2005, a venture capital firm that focuses on entrepreneurs and their designs; he currently serves as General Partner. It handles billion of dollars spanning venture and venture growth funds. In his role at Spark Capital, Sabet has led investments and served on the board of directors of early-stage startup companies that have transformed into global leaders. Sabet worked as a senior executive in numerous technology startup companies in Silicon Valley, California, and Massachusetts. Sabet helped lead early investments in other companies, such as Wayfair, Cruise Automotive, Reality Labs, Oculus, Slack (so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bijan Robinson
Bijan Robinson ( ; born January 30, 2002) is an American professional football running back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, where he won the Doak Walker Award and was a unanimous All-American in 2022 before being selected by the Falcons eighth overall in the 2023 NFL draft. Early life Robinson was born on January 30, 2002, in Tucson, Arizona. He attended Salpointe Catholic High School, setting a state record after rushing for 7,036 yards and 114 touchdowns. As a senior, he was the Arizona Gatorade Football Player of the Year after rushing for 2,235 yards and 38 touchdowns on 126 carries. He was selected to play in the 2020 All-American Bowl. A five-star recruit, Robinson committed to play college football at the University of Texas at Austin. College career Robinson earned immediate playing time as a freshman at Texas in 2020. He earned the 2020 Alamo Bowl MVP with 10 rushes for 183 yards and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bijan Namdar Zangeneh
Bijan Namdar Zangeneh (; born 21 September 1952) is an Iranian peoples, Iranian politician, who served as minister, at different cabinets after the Islamic Revolution, for 30 years. He lately served as Ministry of Petroleum (Iran), Minister of Petroleum from 2013 to 2021 in Government of Hassan Rouhani (2013–present), the cabinet led by Hassan Rouhani. Zangeneh is under US sanctions. Early life and education Zangeneh was born to a Kurdish family in Kermanshah in 1952. He spent his early school years in his hometown before moving to Tehran, where he received his high school diploma. He received his MSc in civil engineering from the University of Tehran in 1977 and then became a Civil Engineering professor at K. N. Toosi University of Technology until his retirement in 2006. Career and activities Following the 1979 revolution, Zangeneh was appointed deputy for the minister of culture and Islamic guidance in 1980. In 1983, he was made minister of construction jihad. He was appo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bijan Mortazavi
Bijan Mortazavi (; born November 16, 1957) is an Iranian virtuoso violinist, musician, composer, songwriter, arranger and singer. Biography Musical education Born in the city of Juybar, Iran. Mortazavi studied music in Tehran. He was trained in improvisation, orchestration, arrangement, quarter tone technique, and dastgah by various well-known violinists in Iran. Mortazavi started learning the violin under the supervision of Masoud Namazian when he was three years old. In a Nowruz 1991 interview with Alireza Amirghassemi on ''The Tapesh Show'', Mortazavi claimed that as part of his tutelage, Namazian had him focus for the first three months only on music theory to learn the notes and scales and then apply them to the violin, as Mortazavi did not attend music school, and advised his parents to not let him touch the violin during that time. Mortazavi claimed his mother hid his violin in a cupboard for that period, although he would often play on the violin in secret until his m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bijan Kamkar
The Kamkars (, ) is a Kurdish Iran musical family group of seven brothers and a sister, all from the city of Sanandaj, the capital of the Kurdistan province of Iran. The group has performed numerous concerts around the world, including their performance at the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony honoring Shirin Ebadi. After six years of absence, the Kamkars returned to the stage on January 11, 2024, with a concert titled ''Living Fire'' at Tehran's Espinas Hall. Blending Kurdish music, classical Iranian pieces, and global influences, the performance featured their signature fusion of traditional melodies with Western string and wind instruments. Group Members * Hooshang Kamkar - (director and composer of the group) * Bijan Kamkar - (lead singer and Tar, Rubab, Tombak, Dohol and Daf player) * Pashang Kamkar - (Santoor player) * Ghashang Kamkar - (Setar player) * Arjang Kamkar - (Tonbak player) * Arsalan Kamkar - ( Barbat, Oud and Violin player) *Ardeshir Kamkar - (Kamancheh and G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bijan Abdolkarimi
Bijan Abdolkarimi (; born 1963) is an Iranian philosopher, thinker, translator, and editor. His main interests are ontology, political philosophy and the critique of religious and intellectual traditions. He claims to challenge the dominant ideological discourse in Iran. He has participated in debates at Iranian universities and also in IRIB TV4 in which he has opposed the notion of Islamic humanities. He is also a scholar of Heidegger's thought and philosophy. Career Abdolkarimi is associate professor of philosophy at Islamic Azad University North Tehran Branch since 2001. On 4 September 2021, he was fired from Islamic Azad University for alleged “defending the Pahlavi monarchy”. However, the expulsion was suspended on the basis of an interim measure granted by the President of the university. Views The main characteristics of Abdolkarimi's thought may be summarized as follows: * Abdolkarimi seeks to present a spiritual, meditative interpretation of Heidegger's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bijan Jalali
Bijan Jalali (; 1927 – January 2000) was a modern Persian poet. Jalali was born in Tehran, Iran. His works include: The Color of Water, Days, Dailies, Our Heart and the World, Play of Light, and The Water and the Sun. See also * Nima Yooshij * Persian literature Persian literature comprises oral compositions and written texts in the Persian language and is one of the world's oldest literatures. It spans over two-and-a-half millennia. Its sources have been within Greater Iran including present-day ... References نگاهی به جهان شاعرانهی بیژن جلالی Persian-language poets 20th-century Iranian poets 1927 births 2000 deaths {{iran-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
