Melika Foroutan

Melika Foroutan is a German actress currently known for her role as Maryam Azadi in the Frankfurt-based 'Tatort' crime series. She stars alongside Edin Hasanović, who plays Hamza Kulina. The 'Tatort' series featuring Foroutan and Hasanović is receiving attention, with the team's initial episode from autumn 2025 set to receive the Grimme-Preis. Recent news focuses on a new 'Tatort' episode titled "Fackel," which deals with the investigation of a high-rise fire in Frankfurt, highlighting issues of construction defects and building materials. The rapid production schedule of the 'Tatort' series, with three episodes in a half-year, is also noted. Foroutan's role in portraying a Kommissar investigating complex social issues contributes to the show's relevance and engagement with contemporary themes.