About Badi' Khayri
Lived 1893 – 1966 (aged 72–73). Badi' Khayri was an Egyptian and Turkish playwright, writer, actor, lyricist, artist and poet.
Badī Khayrī (; 18 August 1893 – February 1966) was an Egyptian folk lyricist and playwright. He was one of the folk lyricists who took their words and inspiration from old traditional Egyptian folk stories and popular street songs sung by the masses in festivities. Khayri wrote several stories for films such as The Will, El Hub Keda (1961) and Fatma (1947), which he wrote the dialogue.
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Who was Badi' Khayri?
Egyptian writer (1893–1966)
When was Badi' Khayri born?
Badi' Khayri was born on 17 August 1893 in Cairo.
When did Badi' Khayri die?
Badi' Khayri died in 1966.
What was Badi' Khayri's occupation?
Badi' Khayri was a playwright, writer, actor, lyricist, artist and poet.
What nationality was Badi' Khayri?
Badi' Khayri was Egyptian and Turkish.
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