Şirəli Maqsud

Magsud Masti ogly Shiraliev was born on December 5, 1972 in the village of Khanaliyan, Masalli district. After primary school in his native village, he received complete secondary education at the Sygdasht school. One of the active actors of the Masalli Department of Culture and Tourism, a well-known member of the Masalli and Lankaran folk theater groups. He is known for his portrayal of «Tolışi Şəban» in films.

In 2005–2007, as a film actor, he participated in a series of Talysh films scripted and directed by Khanali and Nijat Agayev. The films «Dıvo» and «Tolış, bıvot, bısır dəmə» (parts 1–3) were released. Magsud Masti oglu loves nature; in Hanaliyan he created a resting place «Xanəhi». He is also a talented poet, writes works of art in Azerbaijani and Talysh languages.

Biographical information follows the 2021 edition.