# Susan Roshan

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For Indian interior designer, see [Sussanne Roshan](/source/Sussanne_Roshan).

**Susan Roshan** (Persian: سوزان روشن, born 23 September 1967)[1][2] is an Iranian singer, who currently lives in [California](/source/California), United States. After the [Iranian Revolution](/source/Iranian_Revolution), she moved to the United States with her parents and brother at twelve.[3][4]

## Life

Susan Roshan was born on 23 September 1967 in [Tehran](/source/Tehran). Her parents, Manouchehr Roshan and Fereshteh Roshan, were both from [Hamadan](/source/Hamadan). At the age of 10, in 1977, Susan migrated with her family to the [United States](/source/United_States).[5][6][7]

Her brother, Peiman Roshan, was her primary supporter in pursuing a [singing](/source/Singing) career. At 16, Susan performed on stage for the first time with [Hassan Shamaizadeh](/source/Hassan_Shamaizadeh), debuting with the song *Hala Baz Dobareh Man* in 1985, later covered by [Aref Arefkia](/source/Aref_(singer)). Her first music video, *Na, Na, Nemikham*, composed by Shamaizadeh, also marked her entry into the music scene.[8][9]

Over the course of her career, Susan wrote lyrics for several of her songs, including *Arya* (in collaboration with Paxima), *Dasteh Dasteh*, *Haghighat*, *Nafahmidam*, *Khatoon*, *Har Kas Khodai Dareh*, *Mardi Goftan, Zani Goftan*, and *Fekr Mikardam*.

### 1980s: Early albums and professional career

Susan’s first independent album, *Khaakestar*, was released in 1986 by [Taraneh Records](/source/Taraneh_Records), featuring several covers of songs composed by [Babak Afshar](/source/Babak_Afshar) previously performed by other artists. About a year later, in 1987, she released the collaborative album *Golriz* with [Hayedeh](/source/Hayedeh), [Mahasti](/source/Mahasti), and [Sattar](/source/Sattar), featuring lyrics by [Homa Mirafshar](/source/Homa_Mirafshar) and music by [Babak Afshar](/source/Babak_Afshar).[10][11]

Her second independent album, *Dorogh Nago*, was released in 1990 by Taraneh Records. For this album, Susan collaborated with artists such as Jacqueline, [Ahmad Pejman](/source/Ahmad_Pejman), [Sadegh Nojouki](/source/Sadegh_Nojouki), and [Manouchehr Cheshmazar](/source/Manouchehr_Cheshmazar).[12][13]

### 1990s: Four albums and rise to fame

After a three-and-a-half-year hiatus, Susan released her third independent album, *Bibi Eshgh*, in 1995, which brought her significant fame. The album included some of her most iconic songs, such as *Ghamar Baz*, *Haghighat*, and *Arya*. The music video for *Arya*, directed by [Farzan Deljou](/source/Farzan_Deljou), was one of the most expensive Iranian music videos and became the first Iranian music video aired on [MTV](/source/MTV).[14][15]

In 1996, Susan collaborated with Siavash Shams on the album *Didaar*, released by Caltex Records. The album featured six songs, three performed by Susan and three by [Siavash Shams](/source/Siavash_Shams). This marked her first collaboration with Farid Zoland.

Her fourth independent album, *Shahzadeh-ye Eshgh*, was released in 1998 after a year and a half of production. For this album, Susan ventured into songwriting and co-composed two tracks, *Nafahmidam* and *Khatoon*, with Farokh Ahi.

Her fifth independent album, *Hamkelasi*, was released in 2000, featuring new collaborations with artists such as [Masoud Fardmanesh](/source/Masoud_Fardmanesh), [Mehrdad Asemani](/source/Mehrdad_Asemani), and [Farzin Farhadi](/source/Farzin_Farhadi). After this album, Susan decided to take a break from music and, at her brother Peiman’s suggestion, pursued a career in real estate development.[16]

### 2000s: Final album and 17-year hiatus

After several years of silence, Susan released her last album, *Vesvaseh*, in the fall of 2006 through Pars Video. In this album, she renewed her collaboration with [Hassan Shamaizadeh](/source/Hassan_Shamaizadeh) and worked with Farokh Ahi, as well as lyricists from [Iran](/source/Iran), including [Babak Sahraei](/source/Babak_Sahraei), [Taraneh Mokarram](/source/Taraneh_Mokarram), and [Javad Sharifpour](/source/Javad_Sharifpour), for the first time.[17][18]

Following the release of *Vesvaseh*, Susan relocated to Texas and focused on her real estate company, Roshan Towers, which she had started years earlier. During this period, she performed her previous songs at private events. After a 17-year hiatus, Susan returned to music with the song *Lalaei*, dedicated to the grieving mothers of the [Woman, Life, Freedom movement](/source/Woman,_Life,_Freedom_movement). In addition to resuming concerts, she now releases a new single every three months.[19][20]

She had a child in March 2025 at the age of 57.[21][22]

## Discography

**Taraneh Records releases**

- 1985: Khakestar
- 1992: Doroogh Nagoo

**Caltex Records releases**

- 1995: Bibi Eshgh
- 1996: Didar (with [Siavash](/source/Siavash_Shams))
- 1998: Shahzadeh Eshgh
- 2000: Hamkelasi

**Pars Video releases**

- 2006: Vasvaseh

## References

1. [Biography](http://www.susanroshan-online.com/main/biography/)

1. Susan Roshan (2021-06-01). [*Susan Roshan - Interview 2006 | سوزان روشن - مصاحبه ۱۳۸۴*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z8yv2oNdO8). Retrieved 2025-07-12. – via YouTube.

1. [*همخوانی مخاطبان صدای آمریکا با ترانه دروغ نگو سوزان روشن*](https://ir.voanews.com/a/7532870.html) (in Persian). 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2025-07-12. – via ir.voanews.com.

1. Vreeland, Dellaram (2025-04-18). ["Ed Sheeran shares Persian culture with the world and the diaspora swoons – me included"](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/apr/19/ed-sheeran-shares-persian-culture-with-the-world-and-the-diaspora-swoons-me-included). *The Guardian*. [ISSN 0261-3077](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/0261-3077). Retrieved 2025-07-12.

1. ["Susan Roshan"](https://www.parstimes.com/musicians/susan_roshan/). *www.parstimes.com*. Retrieved 2025-07-12.

1. Susan Roshan (2019-02-08). [*Susan Roshan-Interview 5 | سوزان روشن-مصاحبه ۵*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGmtIOazuRg). Retrieved 2025-07-12. – via YouTube.

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1. ["Susan Roshan's Music on Caltex Music"](https://www.caltexmusic.com/artist/s/susan-roshan/). *www.caltexmusic.com*. Retrieved 2025-07-12.

1. [*Susan Roshan - 'Zarabane Eshgh'*](https://www.navahang.com/music-video/susan-roshan-zarabane-eshgh/). Retrieved 2025-07-12. – via www.navahang.com.

1. [*Zarabane Eshgh - ضربان عشق*](https://play.radiojavan.com/video/susan-roshan-zarabane-eshgh). 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2025-07-12. – via play.radiojavan.com.

1. ["Susan Roshan"](https://farsiplayer.com/artist/susan-roshan/). *FarsiPlayer*. Retrieved 2025-07-12.

1. ["عکس ویلای اعیانی سوزان روشن در امریکا ! + عکس پدر خواننده لس آنجلسی"](https://www.rokna.net/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4-%D8%B4%D8%A8%DA%A9%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B9%DB%8C-78/766394-%D8%B9%DA%A9%D8%B3-%D9%88%DB%8C%D9%84%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%A7%D8%B9%DB%8C%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C-%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B4%D9%86-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B1%DB%8C%DA%A9%D8%A7-%D8%B9%DA%A9%D8%B3-%D9%BE%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AE%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%87-%D9%84%D8%B3-%D8%A2%D9%86%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%B3%DB%8C) (in Persian). *رکنا*. 2025-07-12. Retrieved 2025-07-12.

1. ["بیوگرافی سوزان روشن خواننده و همسرش + فرزندان"](https://namnamak.com/%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%87%D9%86%DA%AF-%D9%88-%D9%87%D9%86%D8%B1/%D8%A8%DB%8C%D9%88%DA%AF%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%81%DB%8C-%D9%87%D9%86%D8%B1%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86/%D8%A8%DB%8C%D9%88%DA%AF%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%81%DB%8C-%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B4%D9%86) (in fa-IR). *نم نمک*. Retrieved 2025-07-12.

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1. [*اختصاصی| گفت‌وگو با سوزان روشن*](https://www.iranintl.com/video/ott_204a70e405ca49018cfb44a4db641a0c) (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-07-12. – via www.iranintl.com.

1. [*ویدیوی بچه دار شدن سوزان روشن در 57 سالگی!*](https://www.tabnak.ir/fa/news/1294248/%D9%88%DB%8C%D8%AF%DB%8C%D9%88%DB%8C-%D8%A8%DA%86%D9%87-%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B4%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B4%D9%86-%D8%AF%D8%B1-57-%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%84%DA%AF%DB%8C) (in fa-IR). Retrieved 2025-07-12. – via www.tabnak.ir.

1. ["زیبایی فوق العاده بچه سوزان روشن ! / خانم خواننده در ۵۷ سالگی چگونه مادر شد ! + عکس"](https://www.rokna.net/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4-%D8%B4%D8%A8%DA%A9%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B9%DB%8C-78/1103293-%D8%B2%DB%8C%D8%A8%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C-%D9%81%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%87-%D8%A8%DA%86%D9%87-%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B4%D9%86-%D8%AE%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%85-%D8%AE%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%87-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%84%DA%AF%DB%8C-%DA%86%DA%AF%D9%88%D9%86%D9%87-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%B4%D8%AF-%D8%B9%DA%A9%D8%B3) (in Persian). *رکنا*. 2025-07-12. Retrieved 2025-07-12.

## External links

- [ Susan Roshan] at [Allmusic](/source/Allmusic)
- [Susan Roshan's Homepage](https://www.susanroshan-online.com/)
- [Caltex Records](https://www.caltexrecords.com/)
- [Taraneh Records](https://www.taranehrecords.com/)
- [Pars Video](https://web.archive.org/web/19981111184908/http://www.parsvideo.com/)

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