Khaled El-Nabawy Remembers His Beginnings โ€“ Egyptian TV Gave Him His First Lead Role

In a special interview, Khaled El-Nabawy reflected on his early career, highlighting how Egyptian TV launched his first leading role and shaped his artistic journey ๐Ÿค

  Wed , February 25 2026 / 02:20 PM Updated At: 2026-02-25 14:20:18

ุฎุงู„ุฏ ุงู„ู†ุจูˆูŠ ููŠ ู„ู‚ุงุก ุจู‚ู†ุงุฉ ุงู„ู†ูŠู„ ุงู„ุซู‚ุงููŠุฉ ูŠุชุญุฏุซ ุนู† ุจุฏุงูŠุงุชู‡ ููŠ ุจูˆุงุจุฉ ุงู„ุญู„ูˆุงู†ูŠ

Actor Khaled El-Nabawy expressed his happiness at appearing on the Egyptian TV channel Al-Nile Cultural Channel, emphasizing that the national television institution played a major role in launching his career ๐ŸŽฌโœจ

He revealed that Egyptian TV granted him his first leading role through the series “Bab El-Halawani”, marking a breakthrough moment that introduced him to major directors, composers, and industry pioneers ๐Ÿค

He recalled sitting inside Studio 10 while legendary composer Baleegh Hamdy was watching the project in preparation for composing its music — a moment that reflected collaboration between great artistic minds ๐ŸŽผ๐Ÿ”ฅ

El-Nabawy also spoke about his role as “Daoud Pasha” in the series “Hadith El-Sabah Wal-Masa’”, noting that key decisions regarding the role involved consultation with senior figures such as Hassan Hamad, Ahmed Sakr, and Ibrahim El-Sahen, ensuring strong artistic direction ๐Ÿ“บโœจ

He expressed gratitude for working alongside prominent writers and intellectuals, especially Mohamed Salmawy, stating that interacting with major creators taught him discipline and professionalism ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ“š

Reflecting on his theater experience, he discussed the play “El-Ganzir”, which tackled sensitive topics such as terrorism and its origins, questioning whether extremist behavior stems from social conditions or ideological manipulation โš–๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

The production required months of intensive rehearsals, script revisions, and daily discussions between the writer and cast, making it a deeply collaborative artistic process ๐ŸŽญโœจ

He added that being chosen for major literary adaptations by writers like Osama Anwar Okasha was a privilege, as such projects demanded strong performance and commitment ๐Ÿ’ซ

He concluded by praising the development of Al-Nile Cultural Channel under media leadership, noting its renewed focus on covering major cultural events and restoring its vital role in Egyptian media ๐Ÿ“บ๐ŸŒŸ

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