Maher Ali Ahmed Selim obtained a Bachelor of Theatrical Arts, Department of Acting and Directing. He acted in the Vanguard Theater about 20 plays by Samir El-Asfouri, most notably The Bald Singer, and Cairo 80. He obtained a postgraduate Diploma at the Academy of Arts in directing for three years. He received a scholarship in 1992 at the Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica Silvio D'Amico, directing department. He participated in many international festivals such as in Carthage and Jordan.
Maher Selim has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Signature works include Azazel Son of the Devil, Fish, Milk, Tamarind, Curfew. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.