Interviews

Writing fiction is a work of art that demands unleashing your imagination beyond the limits of reality, a gift that can only be mastered by a handful of prodigies, and that includes Ahmed Mourad. The author of ‘Sayad El-Ghezlan’ has given us glimpses of what goes behind-the-scenes of his script-writing and spilled the beans about some of his personal beliefs.

Taking a glimpse at Sonia Shirazi’s techniques at ‘Hers Gym’ makes us feel that gravity has little to no effect on the renowned personal trainer’s body. She gracefully moves so effortlessly as if she’s following an innate intuition. You’d think she has always been the sculpted fitness queen she is today, but her story will inspire anyone with body goals they think are unachievable. Shirazi tells us how she started, debunks myths, and gives us tips on maintaining a healthy body.

There’s nothing quite like indulging in another culture’s cinematic masterpieces, and when it comes to the Indian screen, Rubina Dilaik makes the top of the list of our favourite Indian actresses. Her soap opera performances especially never fail to make our hearts skip a beat. We got the chance to speak to the ‘Shakti’ star, and she’s told us her story as an actress and where she draws her inspiration from.

Rana Yousry’s emerging fashion house, ‘ASORY House’, is the perfect harbour for those who don’t want to go unnoticed. In pursuit of her lifelong dream since childhood, she managed to establish her award-winning brand and become an inspiration for every young entrepreneur. Yousry shares with us her remarkable journey and some professional advice for those who want to follow her lead.

Nihal Zaki’s rise to international fame was well-deserved and long overdue. After her graduation from Inchbald School of Design, London UK in 1999, she founded her interior design and contracting company upon her return to her native town Cairo, Egypt. Her unique designs caught the eyes of customers and critics alike in Egypt and worldwide. The high-end and sophisticated, yet quirky and out-of-the-box designs emitted a matchless sense of style, which garnered her work the respect and admiration of many and paved the way to winning the renowned  Andrew Martin Interior Design Award thrice!

On witnessing a still snapshot of one of Yogi Ali’s beach classes, you feel the placidity and utmost composure     luring you into the realm of Hatha Yoga through pixels. One can only imagine the true experience of meditating atop the beach sand with nothing on your mind except the sound of the waves and Ali’s instructions in steady, soothing intonations. We were lucky enough to speak with the yoga guru, who opened up to us about his experience with the practice and how it changed his life.                   

Among so many startups leading creative missions and objectives, ‘The Doodle Factory’ stands out. Founded by girls in their mid-twenties, the promising social business encourages underprivileged kids to achieve their dreams and reach success. Accomplishing such a breakthrough at their age is an inspiration to aspiring young entrepreneurs. Yasmeen Khamis and Farah El Masry, the founders of the Doodle Factory, shared with us their unique experience and what inspired their brilliant startup.

Seeking a distinctive style in acting, Rania Mansour lays a genius touch upon her promising path. Mansour has not yet participated in many works, but she always enchants her audience with her dazzling performance. The talented actress shares with us her exceptional   experience, and how she came to face any obstacles that waylaid her on the road to success. 

Egyptian cinema has gone a long way and has recently seen major refinement in the past few years. With the phenomenal efforts of the young film director and screen-writer, Peter Mimi, filmmaking has never been a more competitive battlefield. Mimi has shown a preference towards making high-concept thrillers with intense climaxes and unforeseen plot twists that take our breath away. We had the pleasure to speak with the medicine major about how he made a promising career out of  
a hobby, despite dedicating years of his life studying something entirely different.       

When it comes to contemporary art, Ashraf Nassif’s masterpieces could be spotted amongst a dozen works with its quirky, yet sophisticated, edge. His abstract pieces are reminiscent of the timeless Picasso, with a signature touch that makes it a true Nassif. The art whiz has spoken to us about the process of creating his pieces and how his journey with the palette began.