Because she was born on January 26, 1943, Soad Hosni is sometimes referred to as the “Cinderella of Egyptian film.” On January 26, 2022, Google commemorated the 79th birth anniversary of Soad Hosni with a doodle to commemorate the occasion.
Her shy demeanour, pleasant smile, and exquisite voice served as an inspiration to both fans and other musicians.
Along the course of her successful acting career, Hosny was able to successfully represent a diverse range of characters because to her stunning appearance, free-spirited personality, and one-of-a-kind skill.
Her devoted followers referred to her as the “Egyptian Cinderella.”
Her most notable roles were in the films “Al- Ashqya’ al-Thalatha” (Three Naughty Boys) (1962) and “Be’r el-herman” (The Well of Deprivation) (1969), both of which were directed by Hossam Eddine Mostafa; “Khaly Balak Men Zouzou” (Take Care of Zouzou) (1974), which was written by the exceptional poet Salah Ja
In the television series “Hekayat Hwa we Heyain” (1985), which was a smashing hit, Hosny took use of her extraordinary skill to advocate for gender equality.
She was not only a fantastic performer, but also a fantastic fashion icon; plenty of young girls during her time loved Hosny on so many levels, including fashion. She was also a fantastic performer.
Hosny came from a creative household and grew up in such environment.
Her father was a calligrapher who had a deep appreciation for music; her elder half-sister was the well-known vocalist Nagat; and her older half-brother was a composer and an oud musician in Umm Koulthoum’s group.
Because Hosny was said to be suffering from a condition that affected her spine, which resulted in a number of difficulties and limited her mobility, she was compelled to retire from public life and stop working in the film industry.
Her luxurious life came to an end in 2001 when Hosny died after falling to her death from the flat that she shared with a friend in London.
“She had been working on a play before to her passing, and she had been in conversation with the producer and playwright Samir Khafaga about it.
She had also had various cosmetic and dental procedures in addition to losing 15 kg.
All of these things point to the notion that she did not kill herself as a likely explanation. Soad was much more powerful than she gave off the impression of being “The seasoned actor Samir Sabri expressed his anxiousness.
While this was going on, the renowned actor Hassan Youssef observed, “Soad has an extraordinary amount of skill, and she was able to flawlessly do any character, regardless of whether it was funny or dramatic. Her charisma and allure were undeniable. Despite this, she was never acknowledged and ended her life by herself.”
“We were really good friends; she was a kind person who had a good grounding in manners. She never showed any reaction to slights, and as a result, when one of the producers decided to let her go, she went to film her sequences the very next day. This demonstrates the level of discipline she has “Youssef remarked.
The amazing spirit of Soad Hosny, who will forever be remembered in the affections of her devoted followers, may God bless and keep her.