The Private Son of a Public Icon

While many might expect him to follow in Googoosh’s footsteps, Kambiz has carved a different path. There are whispers of his interest in music, but he has never pursued stardom. Instead, he has chosen to live quietly, away from the media’s gaze.

This decision may come from a desire for independence — to be known not as “Googoosh’s son,” but as himself. It may also reflect the challenges of growing up with fame not of one’s own making. The diaspora experience, where children of exiled icons live between two cultures.

September 12, 2025 | 3:01 am