A new biopic celebrating the life of iconic Egyptian singer Om Kalthoum, titled “The Lady” and starring Mona Zaki, officially opened in Egyptian cinemas Wednesday following a high-profile premiere and a stunning visual display on Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. The film, directed by Marwan Hamed, aims to capture the essence of the “Star of the East” for a new generation and has already generated significant buzz across the arab world. With a star-studded cast and a compelling narrative, “The Lady” promises an intimate look at the legendary vocalist’s personal and professional journey.
Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was illuminated with images of iconic Egyptian singer Om Kalthoum, celebrating the upcoming release of “The Lady,” a new biopic starring Mona Zaki. Zaki shared a video on her Instagram account alongside fellow actor Sayed Ragab, showing them in front of the towering landmark as fans gathered to view the film’s poster projected onto the building.
“The Lady” will open in Egyptian cinemas on Wednesday, December 10, following a special premiere event last Saturday in 6th of October City. Actor Ahmed Helmy attended the premiere with his wife, Mona Zaki, offering his customary support.
Story of “The Lady”
“The Lady” is a biographical film about the “Star of the East,” Om Kalthoum, exploring key moments in her personal and professional life, and the relationships that shaped her legendary career. The film promises a deep dive into the life of a cultural icon whose music continues to resonate across the Arab world.
Stars of “The Lady”
The film features a screenplay by Ahmed Murad and is directed by Marwan Hamed, with production by Ahmed Badawy, Tamer Morsi, Mohamed Hefzy, Fady Fahim, Wael Abdullah. The cast includes Mona Zaki, Mohamed Farrag, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Tamer Nabil, Sayed Ragab, and a host of guest stars.
Guest Appearances in “The Lady”
Several prominent actors make cameo appearances in “The Lady,” reflecting the broad impact of Om Kalthoum’s life and career. These include Karim Abdel Aziz, Ahmed Helmy, Asser Yassin, Nelly Karim, Amina Khalil, Sayed Ragab, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Ali Sobhy, Taha El Desouky, Tamer Nabil, Ahmed Amin, Sedky Sakhr, Mohamed Farrag, and Amir El Masry, as well as Ahmed Redwan.
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