Background
Dariush was born in Tehran, on February 4, 1951.
Dariush was born in Tehran, on February 4, 1951.
He is also a social activist who has been promoting education, awareness and prevention with regards to social maladies such as human rights violations, substance abuse, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, street children and the plight of refugees among others His musical talent was first recognized at an early age of nine, when he appeared on stage at his school. Hassan Khayatbashi introduced him to the public at the age of twenty through Iranian television
He immediately became popular with his legendary song "Don"t Tell Maine You Love Maine".
His contemporary and unique style opened up a new era in Iranian music His work consists of over 208 songs in over 27 albums.
He has also performed in 2 movies, Iranian Cinema. Dariush"s song Dastaye To (Your Hands) was named as the Most enduring song in Iranian Music history by Manoto television f
Having had the experience of drug abuse himself in the past, he is heavily involved in bringing awareness and support to the world of addiction.
Through the establishment of the Iran Recovery Center and Ayeneh Foundation, a non profit organization with over fifteen years of public service, as well as through educational websites, educational seminars and conferences around the world, he has been devoted to the promotion of education, awareness and knowledge with regards to human rights and a drug-free lifestyle.
One of the educational websites he has gifted to his countrymen is www.behboudichat.com which is intended to provide an opportunity to all those who do not have access to meetings to participate in the live meetings that are scheduled throughout the week all around the world in Persian.
His contributions have been recognized by the Self-Help And Recovery Exchange, which selected him to receive the Ron Simmons & Rev, Ronald L. Wright Award, for his outstanding contribution to support group participation by minority communities, the Iranian Student Group and University of California, Los Angeles, and many other international organizations worldwide.
Dariush is a member of Amnesty International.
