The Man Behind Cabaret
In memory and nostalgia, the name “Miami” evokes the vibrant nights of Tehran — elegant dresses, live orchestras, and the sense that music connected people beyond class or background. Mahmoud Ghorbani’s leadership in that space positioned him not only as a businessman but also as a cultural curator, shaping tastes and setting trends in a fast-modernizing nation.
Like many figures from that era, Ghorbani’s legacy is complex. His career is remembered with admiration for his contribution to music and nightlife, but it also reflects the contradictions of a society balancing tradition and modernity. Nevertheless, his name remains embedded in the history of entertainment. Decades later, documentaries, interviews, and nostalgic accounts continue to mention him as one of the most influential figures of that pre-revolutionary cultural world.
