Guardian of a Legendary Legacy and Voice
Babak Takhti’s life is a testament to resilience—growing up in the wake of his father’s legendary yet tragic fate, yet choosing to forge his path in publishing, literature, and cultural dialogue. His role in honoring his father’s legacy—while remaining creatively silent on stage makes him a quietly influential figure.
Babak Takhti’s life has always been intertwined with the story of his father, Gholamreza Takhti — not because of personal memories, but because of the way society reveres the wrestling champion as a symbol of honor, humility, and resistance to injustice. Born only months before his father’s sudden and controversial death in January 1968, Babak grew up surrounded by national mourning and mythmaking.
