Curiosidades

Always admires Meryl Streep.

Is the recipient of two Crsytal Simorghs (the equivalent of Iranian Oscars) for 'The Glass Agency' and 'A House Build on Water', and has been nominated for numerous other roles.

He is also a scriptwriter and an award winning Production Designer.

Was an auctioneer for Tehran Auction, the first ever 'Christie's style' auction of fine arts in Iran. The auction was sold out, raising a substantial amount.

Moved to Mashhad with his parents when he was 1-year-old, where he finished primary and high school and even dabbled in ethics and religious studies for a while.

His first acting coach was his brother Davood, who directed him in his first role in theatre in Gholam Hossein Sa'edi's 'Az Paa Nayoftadeha' (The Tireless), when he was a teenager.

Has published 9 books, mostly on acting techniques and one on Nasser Malek Moti'i and Fardin, two of pre-revolutionary cinematic stars of Iran.

Has attended over five group exhibitions for his paintings, photography and sculptures.

Has written and published 9 books in Farsi: Sevoomin Sarneveshte Davood (Davood's Third Destiny) Bazigari (Acting) Tahlil-e Bazigari (Analyzing Acting) Shobadey-e Bazigari (Magic of Acting) Bazigari Dar Ghab (Acting in Frame) Naser o Fardin (Naser and Fardin) Aks haye Tanhaee (Images of Loneliness) In Mardom-e Nazanin (These Lovely People) Ghaar-e Sevom (The Third Cave).