Assala Breaks Her Silence on the Bousi Shalabi Crisis

Syrian singer Asala Nasri has broken her silence regarding the ongoing dispute between the heirs of the late actor Mahmoud Abdel Aziz and TV presenter Bossi Shalaby.
Asala expressed her solidarity with Bossi, sharing a photo of them together on Instagram. She captioned it with heartfelt words that reflected her deep affection for the Egyptian media personality: "I know her as a wife with a heart full of unmatched love. I love you, my dear friend—your character, your commitment, and your love that embraces everyone dear to you are rare."
Asala said she had postponed speaking publicly about Bossi for too long, and that it was time to give her the appreciation she deserves. She described her as a rare and loyal friend, noting how positively Bossi had influenced the artistic community in Egypt, particularly by supporting artists during tough times.
She added that Bossi always offers help sincerely, expecting nothing in return.
Legal Dispute Details
Meanwhile, on Sunday, the heirs of Mahmoud Abdel Aziz issued a legal statement outlining the basis of their ongoing dispute with Bossi Shalaby, confirming that all judicial procedures proved she was no longer his wife after their divorce in 1998.
According to the statement, Abdel Aziz passed away on November 12, 2016, and the inheritance certificate, issued in March 2017, listed only his children as heirs, with no will or other inheritors.
Bossi had not filed any legal claims for seven years, raising questions about the legitimacy of her later lawsuit.
Attempt to Prove Marital Reconciliation
On September 6, 2023, Bossi filed a lawsuit claiming a marital reconciliation had occurred despite the official divorce on August 28, 1998—25 years earlier.
She was given the opportunity to present evidence, but the initial court rejected the case in November 2023 due to insufficient proof. The appeals court upheld the decision in April 2024.
In May 2024, Bossi filed a new complaint accusing the marriage registrar of forging Abdel Aziz’s signature on the divorce certificate. However, the Public Prosecution verified the signature’s authenticity—comparing it with official documents, including their marriage certificate—and closed the case on May 1, 2025, finding no evidence of forgery.
Bossi then submitted a petition to reopen the appeal, claiming fraud, but the court denied it again in February 2025.
Her legal representative later released a statement accusing unnamed parties of attempting to forge documents to seize land owned by Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, which the heirs viewed as a veiled accusation against them in the public eye.