Nour El-Shennawy Reveals the Truth About Abdel Halim Hafez’s Marriage to Soad Hosny

Nour El-Shennawy, the grandson of the late legendary singer Abdel Halim Hafez, denied the authenticity of the marriage contract recently circulated between Abdel Halim and Soad Hosny. He confirmed on Facebook that the document is forged and contains serious errors, such as the incorrect spelling of the country’s name in 1960, and the absence of Abdel Halim’s real signature. He also emphasized that the family rejects defaming the artist and spreading lies that damage his reputation, while respecting Soad Hosny’s status.

A Sentimental Letter from Soad Hosny to Abdel Halim… What Did She Say?

Abdel Halim Hafez’s family published a heartfelt letter they say was handwritten by Soad Hosny, sent to him after a period of no contact. In the letter, she expresses her deep sadness and tears over his absence. Art critic Tarek El-Shennawy considered the publication of the letter — 63 years after it was written and nearly 48 years after Abdel Halim’s death — an exploitative move by his heirs seeking media attention. He noted that Abdel Halim never wanted to reveal private details of his life to protect his dignity and privacy.

Love Affair or Marriage?

Tarek El-Shennawy commented that the letter neither confirms nor denies a marriage. He pointed out that their relationship was full of quarrels common between lovers before reconciliation, but he insists that Soad Hosny and Abdel Halim never married. The story remains one of love that never culminated in marriage. He described the heirs’ act of exposing private matters this way as a literary crime against the artist.

The Family’s Position on the Relationship

Abdel Halim’s family affirmed that the relationship between him and Soad Hosny was purely romantic and did not end in marriage. They remained like siblings and friends after their separation.

The Content of the Love Letter

The letter included pleas from Soad Hosny asking Abdel Halim to contact her again, expressing her deep pain and sorrow at their separation, tears she didn’t want him to see, and her love for him despite the hurt. She wondered why he hated her after once loving her.