Tribute to 'Khosh Gheirat' / "He Loved the People": Reza Iranmanesh's Account of Mohammad Kasbi's Final Days

A memorial ceremony titled "Khosh Gheirat" was held at the Art Organization to mark the first anniversary of the passing of the late Mohammad Kasbi, actor, writer, and director, with the attendance of officials and artists.

According to the report of Ambassador Arjan, citing the public relations of the art field of the Islamic Revolution, the commemoration ceremony of Muhammad Kasbi titled "Khosh-Ghirt" on the occasion of the first anniversary of the death of this actor, writer and director on Tuesday evening, 21 Mehr 1405, with the presence of Hojjat al-Islam Mohammad Qomi, head of the Islamic Propaganda Organization, Mohammad Mehdi Dadman, head of the Islamic Revolution Art Field, Maryam Majid Zainal Abdin, advisor to the head of the Broadcasting Organization, Saadat, Ali Shahhatami, Farhad Qaimian, Shahriar Bahrani, Reza Banafsheh. Khah, Tajbakhsh Fanaian, Reza Iranmanesh, Habib Esmaili, the family of this late artist, a group of officials and cultural managers and well-known figures of the country's art were held in the area of the art field.

Mohammad Kasbi has not left us

At the beginning of this ceremony, Maryam Saadat, an actress and voice actress, pointed out the difficulty of speaking about some lost artists and stated: It is difficult to speak about some colleagues. Hamid Jabali spoke beautifully at Akbar Abdi's ceremony and said that they are here and have not gone. I believe that Mohammad Kasbi is among us and has not passed away.

Saadat continued to express his memories of Mohammad Kasbi's life and mentioned the collaborations and events related to the two films "Khosh-Rakab" and "Khosh-Ghirat".

In the continuation of this ritual, Yalda Kasbi, the living daughter of Mohammad Kasbi, read a pre-written text. In this text, he discussed the importance and place of the art field among artists and spoke about his father's memory.

Mohammad Kasbi lived "Khush-Ghirt".

Majid Zainul Abdin, the advisor to the head of the Broadcasting Organization, expressed his gratitude to the art field and the artists who came to hold this commemoration, and explained the meaning of the title "Khushghirt" and said: Mohammad Kasbi has about 200 works of art, but he is called "Khushghirt"; This is because Mohammad Kasbi did not play Khosh-e-Ghirt, but lived it. He was also generous in life.

Referring to the artist's devotion to the martyred leader of the revolution and the martyred Hajj Qassem Soleimani, he said: He used to tell me where Mohammad Kasbi was and where the leader of the revolution was. Where am I and where are Haj Qasim's drunken eyes?

Referring to the last days of Mohammad Kasbi's life and his difficult physical conditions, Zainul Abdin added: Kasbi was tied to the bed until recently. In the last days, when he was going through a difficult time, he would call and talk for hours about some works of art.

The adviser to the head of the Broadcasting Organization stated: Mohammad Kasbi sometimes commented on some series. He was committed, concerned about art and wanted to pass on what he had learned in these years to others. He was one of our most literate artists.

In another part of his speech, Zainul Abdin mentioned a memory about the naming of Muhammad Kasbi's children and said: He chose the name Yalda in memory of Shabi Siah, when his daughter was born in 1357. He named his second daughter, who was born after the revolution, Sahar; Because he saw the lightening of that dark night.

Mohammad Kasbi did not play, he lived

Director and playwright Ali Shahhatami, referring to Mohammad Kasbi's position among artists, said: "I feel that today is the fifth anniversary of Mohammad Kasbi's death." Because many artists die when they are alone and no one takes care of them.

Recalling his first collaboration with Mohammad Kasbi in the TV series "Khosh-Rakab", he said: "The first collaboration between me and Kasbi was in the series "Khosh-Rakab". When I was making this series, I didn't have a script and the story of "Khosh Rakab" was real.

Shahhatami added: When I told the story to Mohammad, he went and talked to the truck for a long time and slept there. I wrote parts of the script based on Muhammad's relationship with the truck. Mohammad Kasbi did not play, but literally lived.

Referring to Mohammad Kasbi's devotion to Amirul Momineen (AS), this director said: Mohammad Kasbi was the only Iranian cinema artist who was very emotional. It was enough for you to mention the name of Mullah Amirul Momineen (AS); You could see that he could not bear this name.

Referring to the role of Mohammad Kasbi in the formation and strengthening of the art field, Shah Hatami suggested that Mehr Theater of the Art Field be named after him in order to keep the name and memory of this artist alive.

I learned acting, ethics and friendship from Mohammad Kasbi

Film and TV actor Farhad Qahemian also mentioned in this ceremony, referring to his experience of working with Mohammad Kasbi: I was in the presence of Mohammad Kasbi for 9 months in the heat of Yazd city. What I learned from him was artistic ethics and social ethics and how to stand in this profession.

Recalling the actor's professional way of guiding his co-stars, he added: I will never forget how he guided and analyzed the actor in front of him and gave all his experiences to others without hesitation.

Ghameyan said: When I stood in front of the camera, my legs were shaking. I learned acting, ethics and friendship from him.

Shahriar Bahrani, director and producer of the cinema, mentioned a memory of working with Mohammad Kasbi in the TV series "Maryam Magdas" and said: We always looked at him as one of the greats of the art field. Kasbi had a very dominant and professional acting system and was ranked high in terms of acting.

Emphasizing the artist's beliefs, Bahrani added: Mohammad Kasbi loved Velayat. We were proud of him and today his place is very empty.

Muhammad Kasbi's belief did not change

Tajbakhsh Fanaian, the writer and director of the theater, also pointed to the history of his acquaintance with Mohammad Kasbi, and emphasized the continuity of his beliefs and adherence to his religious values.

He said: We sympathize with Mohammad Kasbi and all his spirits and character and we will continue this sympathy. I know him since before the revolution.

Referring to the activities of a group of artists at the beginning of the Islamic Revolution, Fanaian stated: At the beginning of the revolution, an association was formed in the college, one of its groups consisted of eight people, and Mohammad Kasbi was one of its members. Dawood Daneshvar wanted to perform a play called "Harufiya" written by Shahid Hossein Qashqaei.

He added: The first work that appeared on the stage of Teatar Shahr immediately after the revolution was the play "Harufiya", which was later renamed to Qashqai, and Mohammad Kasbi also acted in it.

Referring to the beginning of Mohammad Kasbi's professional activity, this theater director said: Mohammad Kasbi started working from here. He continued and his faith did not change. He did not act and was not an actor; was acting Mohammad Kasbi was one of the most prominent artists who performed this acting method correctly.

Referring to Muhammad Kasbi's love for people and Imam Khomeini (RA), Fanaian said: He loved people and he loved Imam. He used to say that if Imam had not come, I would be a different person now. Because it created a transformation in me that no one else could do.

I wish they don't appreciate artists after their death

Reza Iranmanesh, a film and television actor, also referred to his many collaborations with Mohammad Kasbi in this ceremony and mentioned their friendly relationship and conversations during the last months of this artist's life and said: I collaborated with Mohammad Kasbi on three or four projects. In the last months of his blessed life, we used to call and grieve together.

Referring to one of his last conversations with Cosby, he said: I think the last time we talked was four months before his death. He was heartbroken and said that after a long time he will come back in front of the camera and play. He used to say: "I wish they don't appreciate us after death!"

Emphasizing Mohammad Kasbi's interest in people, this actor added: He loved people and did not simply pass by people. He was always looking for solutions to people's problems.

Referring to his shared memories with this artist in the art field, he said: Whenever I come to the field, I remember Mohammad Kasbi. When I wanted to distract him, I asked him about the movies he had just seen. Like me, he complained about the state of cinema and its decline compared to the 60s.

Iranmanesh considered the art field to be the birthplace of many artists and added: I think the art field is our birthplace. Many artists started from here, grew and achieved success for our beloved Iran. There are still disciples to follow in their footsteps.

Also, at the end of this event, the play "Archive" written by Mohammad Kasbi and directed by Mahmoud Farhang, was staged on the occasion of the first anniversary of the death of this artist.

The show "Archive" tells the story of life in an archive from the 70s, where there is a lot of competition among its employees, but in the meantime, things happen that challenge their relationships. This show with the name and memory of Mohammad Kasbi will be performed from 21 October, at 19:00 in the Mehr Theater of the artistic field.

Nasser Alagbandan, Mahmoud Farhang, Mohammad Reza Yousefi Dehban, Mostafa Rajabi Rise, Mehdi Moghimi Esfandabadi, Amir Ali Qodsi and Morteza Vakilian played roles in this show. The other actors of the show are: Music: Ruhollah Alagbandan, Directing Team: Shahab Rahale and Hamed Hoshiari, Costume Designer: Marjan Safabakhsh, Decor Consultant and Set Designer: Shahin Soltani, Stage Manager: Amir Ali Qodsi, Stage Secretary: Nazanin Qutbi. Behind-the-scenes photographer: Parviz Hasanlou and poster designer: Alireza Khodamoradi.

Before this, the show "Baygani" written and directed by the late Kasbi and starring Mohsen Zahtab, Mahmoud Farhang, Mohammad Reza Bagheri, Reza Mokhtari, Ebrahim Abadi was staged at the Shahr Theater complex in 1377 and was well received by the audience.