Khosro Shakibayi was born on March 27, 1944, in Tehran. He grew up in a family that appreciated art, yet his path to acting was anything but straightforward. Before entering the world of performance, he experienced the hardships of life, including the loss of his father at a young age. This emotional depth later became one of the hallmarks of his acting style. Shakibayi began his professional career in theater in the 1970s before gaining recognition in cinema during the 1980s. His breakthrough came with “Hamoun” (1989), directed by Dariush Mehrjui—a role that remains one of the most iconic in film history.
He also performed critically acclaimed roles in theater, and many still remember his poetic narrations, especially his readings of Forough Farrokhzad, Sohrab Sepehri, and other classic poets. He brought a modern psychological realism to cinema during a time when such performances were still evolving. Khosro Shakibayi was known as a humble, kind, and private person. Despite his fame, he maintained a simple lifestyle and kept a deep connection with literature and poetry.
