Egyptian cinema and theater communities are mourning the loss of iman Imam, who passed away yesterday and was laid to rest at the police Mosque in Sheikh Zayed City[[1]]. Imam, the sister of acting legend Adel Imam and widow of the late actor Mustafa Metwally, was a figure connected to some of the most influential artists and productions in Egyptian entertainment history. Her passing has prompted an outpouring of grief from family and colleagues, including actor Omar Metwally, who publicly shared a message of solace following her death.
Producer Essam Imam attended a funeral service at the Police Mosque in Sheikh Zayed City on December 14, 2025, for his sister, Iman Imam, who passed away yesterday.
Actor Omar Metwally mourned the loss of his mother, Iman Imam – sister of prominent actor Adel Imam and widow of the late Mustafa Metwally – sharing a poignant verse from the Quran on his Facebook page: “In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, And give good tidings to the patient, who, when afflicted with calamity, say, ‘Indeed, we belong to Allah, and to Him we will return.’”
Mustafa Metwally and Adel Imam achieved significant success together in Egyptian cinema, appearing in 13 films including *Island of Satan*, *The Tiger and the Female*, *Anter Holding His Sword*, *Shams El-Zanati*, *Registered Dangerous*, *Hanafi the Magnificent*, *Ramadan on the Volcano*, *The Celebration*, *The Forgotten*, *Hello My Friend*, *The Terrorist*, *Bakhit and Adila*, and *Playing with the Big Boys*. Their collaborations remain iconic within the history of Egyptian film.
The duo also captivated audiences on stage, starring in three of the most celebrated Egyptian plays: *El-Wad Sid El-Shoghal* (Sid the Worker), *El-Za’eem* (The Leader), and *Bodyguard*.
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