"My parents knew about the story of Aladdin far before the animation film. It’s a folk tale that is very prevalent in Egypt."
- Mena MassoudEgyptian actor Mena Massoud, who played the part of Aladdin in the Disney live-action adaptation, frequently offers perspectives on the cultural relevance and genesis of well-known tales like Aladdin. He heard this story as a child, long before animated movies made it popular. Aladdin is a part of t…