Egyptian actress and writer Nadia Rashad has announced her final retirement from acting and screenwriting, thereby concluding her artistic career. Concurrently, she requested not to receive any calls or attempts at consolation from her colleagues in the artistic community, despite
her respect and appreciation for all. In a post on her personal account, Nadia Rashad directed a clear message to everyone, stating: "To whom it may concern, I no longer act or write screenplays, and I do not welcome calls from
any colleague, despite my respect for everyone." She clarified that this decision is a culmination of steps she has gradually taken over the years, beginning with her cessation of radio work. The artist attributed her retirement from television acting to the
significant physical demands of the profession, emphasizing that the bodily strains exceeded her capacity to continue. She also noted that the quality of works currently offered to her is far inferior to what she presented throughout her long career, for
which she earned awards. Regarding her decision to retire from screenwriting, Rashad explained that the mechanisms for producing dramatic works have changed in a way that harms the writer's health and the quality of the work. The requirement now includes writing
during filming, coupled with significant interference in the author's work, in addition to mandating the writer's presence during filming days and part of the editing process, which she deemed beyond her physical capacity and ability. Nadia Rashad also expressed her rejection
of sudden calls from former colleagues, made under the guise of offering support or a "pat on the shoulder," claiming she did not receive what she deserved. She stressed that she does not feel any injustice, but rather considers herself
fortunate and grateful for her achievements throughout her career, stating: "By God, I consider myself blessed by the success God has bestowed upon me, and I always thank Him, the Almighty." Rashad highlighted key milestones of her successful career, confirming that
she took on lead theatrical roles in her twenties. She received the Best Screenplay award for the film "Love Moments" at the Radio and Television Festival in 2001, and the Best Actress award for a historical work in 2003. Her
career was crowned with official recognition from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in 2018, preceded by an honor from the Minister of Culture.
