Adel Imam turns 85: Egypt’s enduring icon of laughter, defiance, and truth

Adel Imam turns 85: Egypt’s enduring icon of laughter, defiance, and truth

This year, the legendary Adel Imam turns eighty-five, yet he remains an irreplaceable presence in the collective memory of Egyptians and Arabs alike—not merely as a beloved actor, but as a cultural force who made generations laugh, reflect, and confront uncomfortable truths. His work has always gone beyond entertainment; he became the