Azerpasha Nematov was an Azerbaijani theatre director.
Career In 1970, he graduated from the Theater Director Department of the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts. In 1972, he worked as assistant director, production director, chief director, and artistic director at the Azerbaijan State Young Spectators Theater for various years. From 1974 to 1976, Azarpasha worked at the Leningrad Young People's Theatre in Russia.
Azarpasha participated in theater-related festivals and conferences in different countries such as Georgia, Greece, Russia and Turkey.
Personal life Azarpasha Nematov is the son of theater director, Zafar Nematov.
He died on 9 April 2023. His obituary was signed by president Ilham Aliyev, who had attended his funeral alongside first lady Mehriban Aliyeva.
Awards and honors +YearAward Result 1987 Honored Art Worker 1997 Humay Award 1998 Golden Dervish Award 2002 People's Artist of Azerbaijan 2003 Golden Dervish Award 2007 Shohrat Order 2017 Service to Motherland 2018 Azerbaijan Democratic Republic 100th anniversary medal 2022 Sharaf Order
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