Remembering Mahmoud Al-Meligy: Egypt’s Iconic Villain of the Silver Screen

Remembering Mahmoud Al-Meligy: Egypt’s Iconic Villain of the Silver Screen

Mahmoud Al-Meligy, a figure born into modest beginnings on 22 December, 1910, in Cairo’s Al-Migherbeleen neighborhood, ascended the echelons of stardom that many aspire to but few attain. At just 23 years old, his co-starring role with Fatma Rushdie in “The Marriage” (1933) launched his career into an immediate sensation. This marked the inception of a prolific journey through 350 films.   Al-Meligy’s passion for acting ignited from a very young age when his family relocated to Al-Helmeya neighborhood, where he got the chance to seek out performances by traveling theater groups at the nearby Al-Sayeda Zeinab neighborhood.    His early foray into the world of acting unfolded in the Khedivial High School’s theater, where he proved his talent to dozens of onlookers. This was where the renowned Fatma Rushdie was captivated by his performances; she admired his rising talent, and offered him a spot in her troupe. Over the years, and progressing through various roles, Al-Meligy eventually became the leading man of the company.   Transitioning through various roles, Al-Meligy’s ascendancy came after the disbandment of the Rushdie troupe and joining the Ramses Theatre Company. Youssef Wahbi, the company’sContinue reading "Remembering Mahmoud Al-Meligy: Egypt’s Iconic Villain of the Silver