Details of the dispute between Hend Sabry and Maha Nassar in the series "Mana'a" and Ashraf Zaki's intervention
The sudden feud between Tunisian star Hend Sabri and Egyptian actress Maha Nassar has dominated social media and search engine discussions, stemming from a heated verbal exchange between the two behind the scenes of the series "Mana'a," slated for release during this year's Ramadan drama season. The dispute has sparked widespread controversy within the artistic community due to the severity of the accusations leveled.
Details of the attack and the mutual accusations
The crisis began when Maha Nassar launched a scathing attack on Hend Sabry via her official Instagram account, directing harsh and pointed messages at her colleague. The posts included accusations of arrogance and malice against Sabry, with Nassar writing: “I could forgive you for your malice, jealousy, and hatred… but to insult me and slander me in front of everyone is something I can never forgive.” Not content with that, she also accused Hend of funding “electronic committees” to attack her and actress Huda El-Etreby, demanding that she stop involving others in their personal disputes.
Hend Sabry's reaction and the director's stance
In contrast, actress Hend Sabry maintained a policy of complete silence, ignoring the accusations and simply posting behind-the-scenes photos from her participation in the entrepreneurship program "Shark Tank," reflecting her desire to avoid being drawn into the media frenzy. Adding to the complexity of the situation is the fact that the show's director, Hussein El-Manbawy, is married to actress Maha Nassar, placing him in a very awkward position between his wife and the star of the show.
Productive solutions and union intervention
To salvage the situation and ensure filming continued in time for the Ramadan season, Dr. Ashraf Zaki, head of the Actors' Syndicate, intervened to contain the crisis, requesting that Maha Nassar delete the offensive posts, which she did. On the artistic front, the production team and screenwriter Amr El-Daly were forced to make significant script revisions to reduce the number of scenes shared between the two actresses—who play sisters in the series—to avoid any direct confrontation that could reignite the conflict.
The context of Ramadan competition and the impact of the crisis
This crisis comes at a highly sensitive time, as Ramadan is the most important and fiercely contested season in the Arab drama market. Such disputes place immense pressure on production companies, as the tense atmosphere behind the scenes can negatively impact the quality and harmony of the work. Hend Sabry is one of the most prominent female actors who has achieved consecutive successes in Arab and Egyptian drama, from "Ayza Atgawez" to "Halawet El Donia" and "El Bahth An Ola," making any news concerning her career a matter of widespread local and regional interest.
It is worth mentioning that the series “Immunity” includes a selection of stars alongside Hend Sabry and Maha Nassar, including Riad El-Khouly, Mimi Gamal, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, and Khaled Selim. It is written by Amr El-Daly and directed by Hussein El-Manbawy.
