In recognition of his significant contributions to cinema, Vossoughi received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the San Francisco International Film Festival in 2006. Despite his exile from efforts have been made to lift the ban preventing his return, with notable figures advocating for his return in 2020. Throughout his career, Vossoughi was celebrated for his versatility, excelling in both dramatic and action roles. He was a prominent figure during the golden age of cinema in the 1960s and 1970s.