Remembering Mahmoud Yassin On his 82nd Birth Anniv.

Today marks the 82nd birth anniversary of late renowned Egypt's actor Mahmoud Yassin, fondly known as "The Passionate Star".

Yassin was undoubtedly one of the most talented actors the Egyptian screen has ever had. With his seminal work, on and off-screen, he has sealed her place in the annals of Arab showbiz history and the hearts and minds of millions of people.

Many would have known her as a smart man who was balancing the societal norms of fatherhood and work life.

On actor Yassin’s birth anniversary on Wednesday, his son, actor Amr Mahmoud Yassin remembered him on social media. Yassin was married to renowned actress Shahira. He passed away on 15th of October, 2020, after a long struggle with illness.

Sharing a monochrome photo of his late farher , Yassin wrote: “Today, June 2, marks the birthday of the greatest Dad my eyes have ever see."

In his Facebook post, Omar wished that they could celebrate this occasion together, noting that but he hopes that his "father is having a special day in eternal paradise.”

Early life

Born on 2 June 1941, the so-called "The passionate" earned his degree from the Faculty of Law at Cairo University (1964), then he joined the National Theatre in 1963, where he was first a narrator of several plays, before acting in dozens of dramatic, classical and romantic plays on stage.

His career

Yassin, who was an honorary president of the Cairo Radio and Television Festival in 1998, featured in tens of movies, plays, and radio and TV series, dominating the lead role for most of the 1970s and 1980s.

At Egypt’s cinema heydays , he was one of the most popular romantic film stars, starring in films such as ‘Al-Khayt Al-Rafia’ (The Thin Line), ‘Hob Wa Kibriya’ (Love and Pride), and ‘Al-Rosasa La Tazal Fi Gayby’ (The Bullet is Still in my Pocket).

He was also best known for playing (The Bullet) is Still in My Pocket in 1974; (Where is My Mind in 1974); (Mouths and Rabbits) in 1977; (Ascent to the Abyss in 1978); and (A Nose and Three Eyes) in 1972.

While beloved for portraying romantic characters, the maven Egyptian star did not shy away from dramatic and psychological roles.

In the 1990s, Yassin shifted his career to television, starring in series like ‘Abu Hanifa Al-Noa’man’, ‘Did Al-Tayyar’ (Against the Current), and ‘Souq Al-A’sr ‘(Afternoon Market).

His remarkable roles and key works on TV included The Whirlpool (1972); Cairo and the People (1972); and Tomorrow the Flowers Will Blossom (1984).

Many feel that he managed to add depth to the character of iconic villain Abdallah in ‘Wakalt Elbalah’, which was no mean feat.

Furthermore, he is well-known for some of his seminal works on TV, such as The Whirlpool (1972); Cairo and the People (1972); and Tomorrow the Flowers Will Blossom (1984).

In 2005, he was chosen by the United Nations as a Goodwill Ambassador for the fight against poverty and hunger, according to Elceinma.com.

Further, he was the recipient of numerous awards and nominations for excellence throughout his successful career, including the Ismailia Festival Award and the Tashkent Festival Award in 1980, the Arabian Cinema Award in 1984, the Algiers Festival Award in 1988, and so many more.

In 1970, Yassin was married to a prominent Egyptian actress Shahira. They have two children, Rania (1972-) and Amr (1978-), both acting in cinema.

His Death

The winner of the Arabian Cinema Award passed away in 2020, leaving fans heartbroken. His death was a big loss for the industry.

After his death, the Egyptian government commemorate his talent and legacy by placing sign on his building where he lived.

And he leaves behind 200 works in films, television, and theater dating back to the 1970s to the early 2000s.