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6 Iconic Egyptian On-Screen Dads We Celebrated This Father's Day
It's always the fathers who end up feeling overlooked during special occasions, and yesterday was no exception. You probably found yourself surprised to see people suddenly celebrating Father's Day and thought, 'Wait… it's today?'
To all the fathers who didn't get the recognition and appreciation they deserve: we see you, and we feel you. Fatherhood has long been portrayed in Egyptian cinema and TV, but it's often been a background role, powerful, yet rarely spotlighted.
Some father characters have quietly become unforgettable icons over the years, while others have recently hit our screens and instantly etched themselves into our collective memory. So, as we take a moment to honor real-life dads, let's also celebrate the brilliantly performed father roles that captured what fatherhood truly means, with love, sacrifice, pride, and an unmistakable presence.
Here's to the on-screen dads who made us laugh, cry, and maybe call our own.
Mohamed Sobhy as 'Wanees' in Yawmeyat Wanees
Sayed Ragab as 'Abdel Hamid' in Abo El Arousa
Hassan Hosni as 'Salem El Asyuti' in Zaki Shaan
