Mohammad Reza Hedayati

Mohammad Reza Hedayati, man, this guy’s been all over the Iranian film and TV scene for years now. You might’ve caught him in “Simin” (2019), where he pulled off a performance that stuck with people—kind of haunting, honestly. Before that, “Baaghe Mozaffar” from 2006—total classic, with that offbeat humor and twisty characters, and Hedayati just fit right in like he was born for it. And let’s not forget “Melancholy” (2017), a film that’s basically a masterclass in quiet heartbreak. The dude’s got serious range, flipping from comedy to drama like it’s nothing. Off camera? He keeps it pretty low-key. Married to Lida Ansari, and they’ve got a kid together. Not the type to splash his private life all over the place, which, honestly, is kind of refreshing in a world where every minor celeb is oversharing on social media. Hedayati’s the type you can’t quite pin down—he’ll be the comic relief in one project, then turn around and hit you with something dark and sad in the next. That’s probably why he keeps landing roles people actually remember, not just forgettable side characters. People in Iran know his face, for sure, and his voice—he’s got that delivery that makes you listen. Whether he’s making you laugh or pulling you into some existential crisis, he’s got a knack for making you feel something. That’s not easy. Maybe that’s why he’s stuck around the industry as long as he has.