Asmahan
Egyptian- Syrian Singer and actress

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🎶 Asmahan
Egyptian-Syrian singer and actress
📝 Full Name: Amal Fahd Farhan Ismail Al-Attrash
📅 Date of Birth: November 25, 1912 (aboard a ship)
🕊️ Date of Death: July 14, 1944 (aged 31)
🌍 Place of Death: Ras El Bar, Egypt
⚰️ Cause of Death: Car accident
🔮 Religion: Druze
💍 Spouse:
Hassan Al-Atrash (1933–1939)
Ahmed Badrehan
Ahmed Salem
Fayed Mohamed Fayed (February 1942–March 1942)
👨👩👧👦 Father: Fahd Al-Atrash
👩👧👦 Mother: Aliya Al-Mundhir
👫 Siblings: Fouad Al-Atrash, Farid Al-Atrash (famous singer and musician)
🌟 Early Life
Asmahan was born on November 25, 1912, aboard a ship that was transporting her family from Turkey to Beirut. She lived in Syria and later moved to Egypt after the death of her father, Prince Fahd Al-Atrash, in 1924. She grew up in a musical environment, with her brother Farid Al-Atrash playing a key role in introducing her to the world of music.
🎬 Artistic Career
📛 The Stage Name "Asmahan":
The name was given to her by composer Dawood Hosni, who heard her sing at her home and said: "I had been training a girl who resembled you in beauty and voice, but she passed away before becoming famous, so I’d like to name you after her: Asmahan."
🎥 First Cinematic Appearance:
She appeared in the movie "Intisar Al-Shabab" in 1939 alongside her brother Farid Al-Atrash.
🎶 Famous Songs:
"Rajaat Lak Ya Habibi"
"Emta Hat'araf"
"Ana El-Li Estahal"
"Ya Dirti"
"Mahlaaha Aisha El-Fallah"
💍 Personal Life
Asmahan married several men, including Prince Hassan Al-Atrash, with whom she moved to Syria, but they separated after conflicts. She also married film director Ahmed Badrehan and producer Ahmed Salem.
⚠️ Mysterious Death
On July 14, 1944, Asmahan died in a tragic car accident in Ras El Bar, where the driver lost control of the car, causing it to fall into a canal. Several theories arose regarding the cause of the accident, with accusations directed at British intelligence and her first husband.
🏛️ Legacy
🖼️ Asmahan Museum: A museum is being established in Hassan Al-Atrash’s house in Jabal Al-Druz, Syria, to display her artistic belongings.
📺 "Asmahan" TV Series: A series was produced about her life and aired during Ramadan 2009, starring Slaaf Fawazrji.
📚 Summary
Asmahan left a significant mark on the history of Arabic music and cinema, and her fans continue to cherish her in her timeless works that combine a sweet voice and a captivating presence.