Ahmed Badr El-Din
Television and theater director

- Name: Ahmed Badr El-Din
- Area:
🏆 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. 🎥