Ramadan 2025: The Coolest Marriage Proposal in ‘Qalby W Moftaho'
For the first time, Asser Yassin and Mai Ezzeldin will share the screen in the upcoming Ramadan 2025 series 'Qalby W Moftaho'.
The show, directed by Tamer Mohsen, is a romantic social thriller and is set to be part of the highly anticipated Ramadan drama lineup.
This marks Tamer Mohsen's return to Ramadan television after a three-year hiatus.
His last work was the acclaimed series Le'bet Newton which aired in 2021.
In the series, Asser Yassin plays Mohamed Ezzat, a science graduate who, after losing his job in the medical equipment field due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is forced to work as an Uber driver.
Despite being single and eager to get married, his strict mother refuses to accept any potential bride, believing no woman is worthy of his good looks, charm, and character.
However, fate takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Mai Ezzeldin, who completely changes his life.
The series boasts a star-studded cast, including: Asser Yassin, Mai Ezzeldin, Diab, Ashraf Abdel Baky, Mais Hamdan, Sama Ibrahim, and more.
'Qalby W Moftaho' is written by Tamer Mohsen and Maha El Waziry, directed by Tamer Mohsen, and produced by Media Hub.
The series is set to air on one of the United Media Services channels during Ramadan 2025.
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