🎬 Platform | Episode 78

Why is Shahram Ghaedi still struggling with the issue of "supporting roles" despite his three decades of activity in cinema and television? Which professional choices does he consider wrong? Why did he accept some jobs he didn't like, and why is he not satisfied with his presence in "Mafia"?

In this episode of "Platform", Shahram Ghaedi talks about his three-decade career in acting, the difficulties of entering cinema, lasting roles, wrong choices, economic pressure on actors, the importance of public opinion, and his experience working with different generations of filmmakers.

👤 Guest:
Shahram Ghaedi | Cinema and Television Actor

📺 "Platform" program from the "On" Internet network
📆 Broadcast date: September 20, 1405
📌 Episode 78

🔍 In this episode, you will see:
• Why does Shahram Ghaedi still play supporting roles?
• What should a supporting actor do to be seen?
• Experience of appearing in the series "Blindness"
• Why are short roles sometimes seen more than main roles?
• Memories of "High Altitude", "The Third Day", "Red Soil" and "The Fifth Sun"
• Turning point in Shahram Ghaedi's professional life
• The impact of wrong advice on his acting career
• Why did he decide to give up acting several times?
• Criticism of injustice in casting
• Why are actors forced to appear in several short projects?
• Actor's relationship with the audience and social networks
• Why can't the audience be fooled anymore?
• Changing direction from serious roles to comedy
• Why did he accept some projects despite not being interested?
• Criticism of actors' presence in competitions and non-show programs
• Shahram Ghaedi's advice to young actors
• The importance of effort against lobbying and relationships
• The story of being in the "Mafia" and dissatisfaction with it
• His most difficult role in the series "Zamaneh"
• The latest status of "Killer and Savage"

00:00 Start of the conversation with Shahram Ghaedi
00:39 The mystery of supporting roles in acting
03:46 How should a supporting actor be seen?
06:02 The experience of "blindness" and the permanence of short roles
07:46 Three decades of activity and the first television experiences
09:30 The impact of an actor's personal behavior on people's views
12:03 Why does he still play short roles?
12:38 "The Third Day", "The Height of the Post" and lasting roles
13:40 "The Fifth Sun"; A turning point in a career
15:38 The danger of overnight success for young actors
16:19 Shahram Ghaedi's anxiety when screening his works
18:43 The scariest audience reaction; indifference
20:17 Dealing with criticism and negative comments
21:51 Starting the path from theater and "Tehran 11"
23:02 A big mistake in choosing an acting path
24:07 Ten times I decided to leave Tehran and become an actor
25:20 Injustice in choosing actors
26:00 Why do young people enter professional cinema late?
27:51 The pressures of life and acting
29:00 Why should we give the new generation a chance?
31:22 Acting in works he liked 0%
32:38 An actor should act, not a "mafia"
34:06 Economic pressure and appearing in multiple projects
35:12 Why does the audience think Shahram Ghaedi acts a lot?
37:34 You can't fool the audience anymore
39:31 Moving from serious to comedy
41:20 When the consultant said, "Everything is messed up"
43:12 The difficulty of the path and the opposition of those around you
44:28 Effort is more important than competition
45:52 The role of luck in the success of an actor
48:14 "There is no competition"
49:00 Living with roles
52:28 Experience working with the younger generation of filmmakers
54:04 The importance of love and human space behind the scenes
55:51 Supporting new talents
58:16 The actor and director's disagreement over the role
01:00:45 The challenge of making an offer to the director
01:03:03 Energy and motivation in the casting session
01:04:53 Important advice for young actors
01:07:25 If he came back, what would he not do again?
01:08:08 Confession about appearing in "Mafia"
01:09:27 The most difficult experience in the series "Zamaneh"
01:11:17 The importance of public opinion for Shahram Ghaedi
01:12:30 The latest status of "Killer and Savage"
01:14:21 Summary and farewell

One of the most frank parts of the interview is where Ghaedi says that he liked some works "zero percent" but played them with all his might, because he believed that the actor's duty is to play the role correctly.
He also explains about the economic pressure of actors that if an actor can support himself with a main role for a few months, he will not have to appear in many short projects and side programs.

💬 Which role do you remember Shahram Ghaedi most for?
"Al-Hajt-e-Mash", "Khorshid Panjm", "Roz-e-Som", "Zamaneh" or another work?
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