Ahmed Badr El-Din

🏆 Ahmed Badr El-Din

📅 Date of Birth: December 3, 1940

🕊 Date of Death: February 8, 2004 (aged 63)

⚰ Cause of Death: Cardiovascular disease

🌍 Nationality: Egyptian

🎓 Education: Cairo University (Faculty of Commerce)

🎬 Profession: Television and theater director

📆 Years Active: 1964 – 2002

🎭 About His Life

Began his career in educational radio programs and directed school stories such as Yawmiyat Madrasa (School Diaries).

Worked with Mohamed Salem in directing Tholathy Adwa’a El-Masrah’s (Theater Trio) Fawazir for 12 years.

Directed successful TV series, including:

📺 Rehlet El-Million (Journey of the Million)

🏇 Fares Bela Gawad (Knight Without a Horse)

👨‍👩‍👦 Yawmiyat Wanis (Wanis’ Diaries)

🌾 Sir El-Ard (The Secret of the Land) – the longest Arabic drama series with 250 episodes spanning over 16 years.

Formed a successful duo with Mohamed Sobhy, directing nearly 10 projects together.

Declined moving into cinema, stating:

🗣 "As long as I am successful in TV, why should I switch to another field?"

Engaged in several artistic disputes, most notably regarding Sir El-Ard, which criticized social issues.

🎬 Notable Works

📺 TV Series

📆 1970s & 1980s:

Forsa El-Omar (Chance of a Lifetime) (1976)

El-Gareema Wal-Eqab (Crime and Punishment) (1978)

Khali Balak Ya Gomaa (Be Careful, Gomaa) (1980)

Rehlet El-Million (Journey of the Million) (1984)

El-Kaptain Gouda (Captain Gouda) (1986)

Sonbol Ba’d El-Million (Sonbol After the Million) (1987)

Bakiza & Zaghloul (1987)

📆 1990s:

Sir El-Ard (The Secret of the Land) (1994)

Yawmiyat Wanis (Wanis’ Diaries) (Seasons 1-5) (1994-1998)

Ahlam El-Asafir (Birds’ Dreams) (1997)

Beit Abu El-Farag (House of Abu El-Farag) (1998)

El-Qarmouti Fi Mohima Sirriya (El-Qarmouti on a Secret Mission) (1998)

📆 2000s:

Fares Bela Gawad (Knight Without a Horse) (2002)

Egri Egri (Run Run) (2002)

🎭 Plays

Ali Bey Mazhar (1976)

El-Hamagi (The Barbarian) (1985)

A’elat Wanis (Wanis’ Family) (1997)

📀 TV Specials

Bema Tha’stari Al-Noqoud? (What Can Money Buy?)

El-Ehtiyal (The Fraud)

El-Nadhara El-Saheera (The Magic Glasses)

Na’iman Ayuha Al-Maganin (Bless You, Crazy Ones)

⚰ Death

Fell into a long coma following a critical heart surgery.

Passed away on February 8, 2004, aged 63.

Lost all his wealth during his treatment, stating:

🗣 "I spent all my dreams, ideas, and money on this illness."

📌 A director who left a remarkable legacy in Egyptian television, with his works still cherished and aired today. 🎥