He believed strongly in the rights of individuals to express themselves without fear of government censorship or repression. As a public figure in the arts, particularly in his role as a television host and singer, Farrokhzad used his platform to voice his criticism of social and political injustices, including the restrictions imposed by the Pahlavi regime. Under the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was governed by a repressive regime that maintained strict control over the media and political discourse.
