Both Googoosh and Behrouz paid a heavy price for their fame. When the 1979 Revolution reshaped cultural landscape, they were among the most prominent artists forced into silence or exile. Googoosh remained, refusing to leave her homeland despite being banned from performing for over 20 years. Her silence became a symbol of the suppression of art and femininity. Behrouz, on the other hand, left the country, but never the hearts of his fans.
