Baran Kosari (; ; born September 16, 1985) is an Iranian actress. Born to filmmakers Jahangir Kosari and Rakhshan Banietemad, she began her career with acting in the films of her mother. Kosari has received various accolades, including two Crystal Simorghs, two Hafez Awards, two Iran Cinema Celebration Awards and two Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association Awards.
She graduated from Soureh academy. The Best Papa of the World (1991) is her first acting experience. She had appearances in some of her mother's films, Nargess (1991), Rusari-ye Abi (The Blue-Veiled) (1994), May Lady (1997), Kish Stories (Rain and Ladsman episode - 1998), Under the Skin of the City (2000), Our Times (documentary - 2001). In 2007 she was nominated for the best performance by an actress in Asia Pacific Screen Award for her performance in Mainline.
Baran Kosari also ascertained her abilities as a theater actress with playing in Over the Mirror (1997), with Azita Hajian directing.
Kosari has been introduced as the ambassador of the Yari Charity Association of Sweden in Iran. Yari is an independent, non-profit, and non-governmental organization that operates under the slogan "Fewer Street Children, More Students." The primary goal of this organization is to provide comprehensive support for children, create educational opportunities, and offer resources for schools and libraries in underprivileged areas. This initiative is backed by voluntary financial support from sponsors in Sweden.