Syrian artist Besan Ismail revealed emotional details about losing her father, who disappeared when she was nine years old. Her family eventually learned that he had died 10 years later.

During a television interview, Besan recalled the difficult years she spent holding on to the hope that her father would eventually return, despite having no confirmed information about his fate.

Besan Ismail: My Father Left Home and Never Returned

Besan explained that her father died when she was nine years old. He left home to go to work but never returned.

She added that her mother was a working employee, but the family became extremely afraid that she might leave the house and also fail to return.

As a result, her mother chose to remain at home, while the family continued for years without knowing what had happened to Besan’s father.

Ten years later, they finally received his death certificate.

Besan Held on to Hope for Years

Besan revealed that she spent many years waiting for her father to come back and initially could not accept the possibility that he would never return.

She said she continued to hold on to hope, even when it became very weak, because emotionally she could not believe that her father was gone.

Her story reflects the deep emotional impact of growing up with uncertainty and waiting for answers about the fate of a parent.

Besan Ismail’s Latest Musical Work

On the artistic front, Besan Ismail recently released “Aloum,” her first fully Gulf Arabic-language singing experience.

The song serves as the official theme song and soundtrack for the Netflix film “Ahbak Men Zaman,” starring Nour Al Ghandour and Ali Kakooli.

The song was written and composed by Rami Shalhoub, marking another notable step in Besan Ismail’s musical career.

How old was Besan Ismail when her father disappeared?

Besan was nine years old when her father left home and never returned.

When did Besan Ismail’s family learn about her father’s death?

The family learned about his death 10 years later through his official death certificate.

Did Besan Ismail continue hoping that her father would return?

Yes. She said she remained hopeful for years despite the uncertainty surrounding his disappearance.

What is Besan Ismail’s latest musical work?

One of her latest works is “Aloum,” a Gulf Arabic-language song featured as the theme and soundtrack of “Ahbak Men Zaman.”

Who wrote and composed “Aloum”?

The song was written and composed by Rami Shalhoub.