When the Revolution of 1979 led to the downfall of the Pahlavi regime, the royal family was forced into exile. Mehrdad Pahlbod, along with his wife Shams, fled after the monarchy was overthrown. The revolution marked the end of their privileged life, as the Pahlavi family lost its political and social standing, and many members, including Mehrdad and Shams, were left to navigate life in exile.
