The Cinderella of Arab Cinema and Egyptian Intelligence Trap { Tribute Series}
Article Pic of Soad Hosny The Girl Next Door of Egyptian Cinema Soad Hosny was a well-known actress, celebrated for her lighthearted appearances in Egyptian cinema. She was the girl next door and the fantasy of many young men. The Trap of Intelligence Agencies During the 1960s, a dark episode unfolded when the Egyptian intelligence sought to recruit female Egyptian stars. Soad Hosny became the most famous figure to fall into this trap. She was set up with an officer from the intelligence services and later faced extortion. The blackmail was ethical in nature—she was threatened with public exposure of her intimate relationship unless she agreed to collaborate. Collaboration and Harassment Although she worked with them for a time, the harassment continued even after her compliance. When she attempted to end her involvement, the intelligence agency did not easily let go. Allies and Protectors Her story was intertwined with other public figures. Composer Omar Khorshed also became ent...
