Khaberni - The family of the late actress Hind Rostom released an official statement warning against any attempts to produce dramatic or cinematic works discussing the late star's personal biography without obtaining their written consent, following the announcement by some producers about a series titled "Hanouma", which was claimed to showcase the life of the famous actress.
The heirs confirmed that any use of Hind Rostom's name or personal life details without permission constitutes a clear violation of literary and legal rights, and is subject to legal accountability, noting that formal complaints have been filed against the concerned parties since September 1 and November 5, 2024.
The family emphasized in their statement that advertising and promoting the work on social media platforms, including "Facebook", constitutes a blatant infringement of their exclusive rights, affirming the need to adhere to the Egyptian intellectual property laws, including Law No. 82 of 2002 on the protection of intellectual property, Law No. 175 of 2018 on combating information technology crimes, and Law No. 179 of 2018 of the National Press Authority.
The heirs issued a direct warning to production companies, satellite channels, digital platforms, and funding bodies, as well as writers, directors, and actors, not to participate in this project in any form unless official authorization is obtained from the family.
These warnings come after Basant Hassan Reda, daughter of Hind Rostom, filed a lawsuit against one of the Egyptian producers to stop work on the series "Hanouma", considering that the work represents an illegal exploitation of her mother's artistic history, especially given the resemblance between the name of the series and the famous character she portrayed in the movie "Bab El Hadid".
The family assures that they will not hesitate to take all civil and criminal legal actions against any party or individual trying to benefit from the name or legacy of the late artist without legitimate reason.
It is worth mentioning that Hind Rostom was born in the Moharram Bek district in Alexandria in 1931, started her artistic career in 1947, and presented more than 74 films including "Bab El Hadid", "Ibn Hamido", "Love Rumor", and "Struggle on the Nile", before she totally retired from acting after her last film "My Life is Agony" in 1979.
She passed away on August 8, 2011, at the age of 79 due to a heart attack, leaving behind a substantial artistic legacy that remains present in the public's consciousness.
