Overview

• Mehrzad Marashi rose to fame in 2010 by winning Deutschland sucht den Superstar and topping charts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with his debut single “Don’t Believe.”
• His follow-up releases underperformed and the record label he founded went bankrupt around 2023, exacerbating financial strain.
• The collapse of his music ventures and the death of his mother led Marashi into a deep depression that required hospitalization.
• Since August 2024 he has worked in a hairdressing supplies wholesaler arranged by a friend, finding stability in a structured routine.
• Marashi now measures success by his role as a husband and father, prioritizing being present for his family over public acclaim.