Happy birthday! Asghar Farhadi turns 54 today

Asghar Farhadi is celebrating his 54th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Asghar Farhadi (A Separation, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 54th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Farhadi, a cultural icon

Born in Khomeinishahr on May 7, 1972, Asghar Farhadi's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Iranian history. Farhadi's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Asghar hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Asghar Farhadi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 54.

Happy Birthday, Asghar, you're the best!

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