The cast of Bravo's reality show Shahs of Sunset has seemingly moved on from their drama-filled reality television days after the series's shocking cancelation. The hit show, which aired from 2012 to 2021, followed the lives of a group of Iranian-American friends in Los Angeles. It quickly grew popular thanks to the cast's fun dynamic, but over time the viewership waned as the dynamic among the group turned noticeably toxic.
The cast was devastated by the decision at first, and rightfully so. Not only had they gotten used to their Bravo fame, they really had become a family while filming the series. It's been over a year since the last episode of Shahs of Sunset aired, what are the stars up to now that the show has been canceled?
7 What Has Reza Farahan Been Up To Post Shahs Of Sunset?
Reza will never be far away from his Shahs of Sunset family, even when the cameras aren't rolling. The reality tv star has admittedly had some hard days post the cancelation, but it makes sense. Reza is one of the original cast members of the show and changing your life after living it in front of cameras for so long can be a huge adjustment.
Luckily for him, the camera didn't stray too far away, as he was cast in Peacock's new reality game show "The Traitor" which is currently airing. According to online sources, he's also pitching a new reality tv show based around home renovations to a few networks at the moment. It would star him and his husband, Adam Neely. He needs something to help him keep growing upon his impressive net worth.
6 What Is Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi Doing Post Shahs Of Sunset?
Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi has been staying booked and busy post-Shahs Of Sunset's cancelation. She and Reza are closer than ever, and can be spotted hanging out often in Los Angeles. She's focused on expanding upon her podcast success and even has a cannabis line in California. She and Reza were also invited to participate as featured artists at Bravocon 2022, proving that they'll always be an important part of the Bravo Universe.
5 What Is Sammy Younai Doing Post Shahs Of Sunset?
Sure, Sammy left the show pretty early on, but he was the original cast member of the show. Producers reached out to Sammy before any of the others, and it was his lifestyle that really ensured producers the show could be a hit. Sammy was a party boy, looking to find his Iranian princess. But it apparently took Sammy leaving the show to get him to settle down.
In 2016, Sammy was married and divorced within the same year. He did fall in love with something else that's proven to be incredibly profitable, however - and that's real estate. According to online sources, Sammy has built and sold over $40 million worth of homes in Beverly Hills for a range of Iranian and non-Iranian clientele. He still sees members of the cast from time to time, but he isn't close with any of them.
4 What Is Mike Shouhed Doing After The Shahs Of Sunset?
It seems that Mike Shouhed has been getting the help he needs after his March 2022 arrest. Many fans thought that the reality tv star's arrest was the reason behind the show's cancelation, but sources have confirmed that producers felt the show had simply run its course.
As part of his agreement with the court to dismiss the charges held against him, Mike is taking anger management and parenting classes, as well as completing a gun safety course and community service. Mike is still with his fiancé and longtime partner Paulina Ben-Cohen, despite the scandal that took over most of his season nine-story arc. He's also remained close with his co-stars MJ, GG, and Reza. The four has posted pictures together on Instagram numerous times since the show's cancelation.
3 What Is Mercedes "MJ" Javid Doing Post Shahs Of Sunset?
Since the end of Shahs Of Sunset, Mercedes "MJ" Javid has been teasing a new "nontoxic" reality series coming to Peacock starring her, GG, and Reza. Multiple sources have confirmed to PageSix that the streaming service was in the early stages of an unnamed series starring the three reality tv stars, but nothing has been confirmed by the network directly. The star has continued working in real estate post-Shahs Of Sunset, with her success in the field being even more impressive considering she's been working with a restricted real estate license since 2003.
Court documents revealed that when MJ was 18 years old and working as a bank teller, she got caught up in a fraud scheme. Four men convinced the reality star to take part in the scheme by telling her that it would be easy money. Over a two-week period, MJ confessed to depositing over $100,000 into multiple bank accounts without placing a hold on the deposits. She then withdrew the funds and gave the money to the four men in question. She was given the restricted real estate license because the crime was "substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a real estate person."
2 What Is Asa Soltan Rahmati Doing Post Shahs Of Sunset?
Asa has embraced motherhood and her family businesses since leaving Shahs Of Sunset in season 6. On June 19, 2018, the reality star took to Instagram to comment on her departure from the show. She began by thanking her fans for their continued support before explaining her reasoning behind leaving. Asa explained that her biggest reason for leaving was that she wants what's best for her son Soltan, which she believes "is not being raised in front of the cameras."
She did admit that she'd miss sharing her unfiltered life with fans of the show, but she could no longer dedicate herself to the demanding life that is reality television. Despite her nasty blowup with co-star and ex-bff MJ, she and Reza agreed that Asa made the right decision to leave at the time.
1 What Is Nema Vand Doing Post Shahs Of Sunset?
Nema Vand joined Shahs Of Sunset for its last three seasons and while he wasn't an OG he still became a quick fan favorite. His charm and sweet nature were a welcomed change to the toxic environment that slowly began to eat up the show. Post-Shahs, Nema is focusing on expanding his business ventures.
According to his Instagram profile, he's a commercial and film director with Eva Nosidam Productions, and he's developing a music series set in NYC. Nema also hosts his own podcast, Off Brand with Nema Vand. The show launched in 2020. There were also rumors that he and Vanderpump Rules star Raquel Leviss were hooking up, but neither of the reality tv stars ever confirmed this.
