Happy birthday! Babak Najafi turns 51 today

The iconic and legendary director turns 51 on Monday, Sep. 14, 2026.

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Babak Najafi is celebrating his 51st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Babak Najafi (London Has Fallen, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 51st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Najafi, a cultural icon

Born in Tehran on September 14, 1975, Babak Najafi's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swedish history. Najafi'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 Babak hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Babak Najafi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 51.

Happy Birthday, Babak, you're the best!

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