By the time the curtain rose, the backstage skirmish was just another story whispered among the cast and crew. Onstage, Damien and Mark delivered a performance so electrifying the audience was none the wiser. Their rivalry, for all its chaos, had added a raw intensity to their scenes—a reminder that, in the world of theater, drama doesn’t always stay on the stage. Malakeh Ranjbar (also spelled Malake Ranjbar) was a renowned actress, born on September 1, 1936, in Rasht. She began her acting career at the young age of six, performing in theater productions in her hometown.
