In a festive evening that blended warmth and artistry, Cairo witnessed the wedding of Adel Imam’s grandson, "Adel Imam Junior" — son of director Rami Imam — to fitness trainer Farida Ashraf, on Friday night, in the presence of a large gathering of celebrities and media figures.

The elegant and refined celebration was attended by a host of prominent stars, led by actresses Yousra and Lebleba, who were keen to join “The Leader” and his family on this special occasion. Among the guests were well-known names from the entertainment industry, including Fifi Abdou, Elham Shaheen, Rogena, Yasmin Raeis, Youssef El Sherif, Hesham Maged, as well as producers and directors such as Mohamed El Saadi, Moataz El Tony, and Ahmed Badawy, along with media personality Amr El-Leithy.

A Name Revived in a New Generation

The groom, who bears the iconic name of his legendary grandfather, graduated in 2023 from the American University in Cairo with a degree in directing. Although still at the beginning of his artistic journey, his student projects during university reveal a clear passion and ambition to carve his own path in the creative world—one that honors his family’s legacy while forging a distinct identity.

From Engagement Promise to the Wedding of a Lifetime

The couple had announced their engagement in 2023 in an intimate ceremony limited to close family and friends. That promise has now blossomed into a grand wedding celebration, attracting significant attention from both the media and social media, due to the symbolic and sentimental significance of the event.

The Leader’s Presence — Felt Even in Absence

Though he has stepped back from public appearances in recent years, Adel Imam’s name remains deeply etched in the hearts of audiences. His last television role was in the series Valentino, which aired during Ramadan 2020. His final film appearance was in Alzheimer's (2010), a major cinematic success that remains one of his standout works in recent decades.

His grandson’s wedding served as a living testament to the ongoing presence of the Imam family in the public sphere — a seamless continuation of art, achievement, and memory, bridging a glorious past with a promising future.