Golshifteh Farahani

The illustrious Farahani family has been a mainstay of Persian royalty since the birth of Behzad Farahani on January 21, 1945. An esteemed actor and writer, he is best known for his works Journey of the Stone (1978), The Hateful Wolf (1973) and Howff of Anger (1971). He has been married to Fahimeh Rahimnia since 1968, an actress who has starred in Tajavoz (1972), Time (2001) and Two Angels (2003). Together, they have three children, all of whom have made their mark in the entertainment industry. Shaghayegh Farahani, born on July 24, 1972, has been an actress in Butterfly in the Wind (2004), The Sinners (2012) and An Umbrella for Two (1999). Golshifteh Farahani, of whom Behzad and Fahimeh are immensely proud, began her acting career at the age of 6, and at the age of 14 starred in The Pear Tree (1998), winning the prize for Best Actress at the international section of the Fajr film festival. With more than 15 films to her name, many of which have been screened or awarded at international festivals, Golshifteh is an undeniable star of the Iranian cinema.