Egyptian singer and actor who rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s and made a comeback in the 1990s with religious songs.
His only film role was in the film Rabee El Hob in 1955 and, though it was a success, he decided to leave the film industry shortly after.
He worked for the National Bank of Egypt.
He had three children with his wife Busanya.
He was born in the same country as fellow actor Adel Emam.
