Majid Mahindoost
Majid Mahindoost (Persian: مجید مهین دوست; born May 29, 1987, Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian actor, recognized for his work in Film and Series. He began acting in childhood, becoming one of the many accomplished actors in Iranian and International cinema.
Early Life and Background
Majid Mahindoost was born in Tehran, Iran, as the second child in his family. His father is originally from Tehran, and his mother from Tabriz. He went on to university and graduated with the degree of Master of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering from Islamic Azad University of Saveh.
Career
Television Debut
Mahindoost's acting journey commenced in 2000 with the television series In Yek Dadgah Nist (This Is Not a Court). His breakthrough role came with the series Gasht Vijeh (Special Patrol), where he portrayed the character Emad, earning him widespread recognition.
Transition to Film
In 2009, Mahindoost made his cinematic debut in Democracy in Broad Daylight. He continued to build his filmography with roles in Along the City (2010), The President's Cell Phone (2011), Mr. Alef (2012), and Naghshe Negar (2013).
International Recognition
Mahindoost's international acclaim grew with his participation in the film Royaye Kaghazi (Paper Dream), directed by Ali Atshani. The film garnered several awards, including Best Film at the Black Hat Film Festival in Hungary and the Athens International Film & Art Festival in Greece.
Selected Filmography
Cinema
- Democracy in Broad Daylight (2009)
- Along the City (2010)
- The President's Cell Phone (2011)
- Mr. Alef (2012)
- Naghshe Negar (2013)
- I Remember You (2015)
- Reverse Seven (2017)
- Paradise (2016)
- Katyusha (2018)
- Selfie with Democracy (2023)
- Paper Dream (2022)
- Shark (2021)
Television
- In Yek Dadgah Nist (2000)
- Gasht Vijeh (Special Patrol)
- Parvaziha (2015)
- Mianbor (2020)
Awards and Recognition
Majid Mahindoost's performances have been acknowledged at various international film festivals:
- Best Film at the Black Hat Film Festival, Hungary for Paper Dream.
- Best Film at the Athens International Film & Art Festival, Greece for Paper Dream.
- Best Film at the Abu Dhabi International Film Festival for Paper Dream.
- Best Narrative Feature Film at the Borrego Springs Film Festival, USA for Paper Dream.
Personal Life
Beyond his acting career, Majid Mahindoost maintains an active presence on social media, engaging with fans and sharing insights into his professional life. He is also known for his academic achievements, holding a master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the Islamic Azad University of Saveh and a Bachelor’s degree in Acting from Azad University (IAU).
References
- IMDb - Majid Mahindoost Profile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13060003/
- ElCinema - Majid Mahindoost Filmography: https://elcinema.com/en/person/2316886/
- Tehran Times - Paper Dream Festival Success: https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/489065/Paper-Dream-to-open-International-Thai-Film-Festival
- Iran Press - Paper Dream Awards: https://iranpress.com/content/228133/aiff-best-film-award-goes-iranian-paper-dream
- Crunchbase - Majid Mahindoost : https://www.crunchbase.com/person/majid-mahindoost