Jordanian actress Rnad Thalji dies after hospitalization

Jordan mourns the loss of beloved actress Rnad Thalji, a vibrant force in Arab theater.

Following a career that includes pieces that impacted the local art community, sad news of Rnad Thalji’s passing circulated on social media.

Muhammad Yusuf Al-Abbadi, the head of the Jordanian Artists Syndicate, expressed his sorrow for the deceased on his Facebook page, writing, “I mourn my colleague Rnad Talji, a member of the Jordanian Artists Syndicate, with deep sorrow, grief, and grief.” We belong to God, and we will return to Him.

Before she passed away, the Syndicate’s Facebook page wished the deceased a speedy recovery, writing approximately an hour ago, “We offer our deepest prayers to God Almighty to grant artist Ranad Thalji a speedy recovery and total well-being, as well as to give her courage and endurance throughout her treatment. She is in the hospital right now.

The Syndicate went on to say, “We all think that only God has the power to heal, and we put our faith in Him, the Almighty, to give her a speedy recovery and allow her to rejoin her loved ones, coworkers, and supporters in the greatest possible health. We ask all of our friends and family to offer up prayers for her, and may God shower her with His grace and mercy.

Following a career during which she presented works that enriched the local and Arab artistic scene, Rnad Thalji’s passing was a giant shock on social media, as word of her passing spread like wildfire and messages of grief and condolences poured in from her fans and colleagues in the artistic community.

The late artist Rnad Thalji, a member of the Artists Syndicate, was named executive director of the 20th International Free Theatre Festival, which will be held at the Royal Cultural Center in Amman from June 28 to July 3, 2025, by the Free Theatre Board of Directors as a tribute.

Rnad Thalji , who?
Born in Amman, Jordan, Rnad Thalji attended Al-Hussein Bin Talal University to study library science before joining the school’s theater group in 2009. She performed in several plays and was honored with the University Festival’s Best Supporting Actress Award for her role in “Untitled Revolutions.”

The late artist kept up her theatrical career by taking part in the Ministry of Culture’s professional, youth, and children’s festivals. Her name was well-known in films including “Journey of Knowledge,” “Marianne,” and “The Contrast of Garbage,” for which she received the Rituals Evenings Festival’s Best Supporting Actress Award.

Her most notable roles in television dramas were in “Reconciliation is Better,” “Ghafil Ghawi Mashakel,” “Ghafil Nos A Nos,” “Zaal wa Khadra” (Parts 9 and 10), “Democracy,” and “Fanjan Al-Balad” (Parts 1 and 2). “Al-Khawabi,” which was produced by Issam Hijawi, and “Riyah Al-Sumoon” (Poison Winds) both featured her in prominent parts” She has made appearances in pieces like “Ham wa Shahah.”

She also took part in several plays, such as “A House Without Balconies,” “Hareer Adam,” “Painful Pain,” “Mascara,” “Sanaa Without Features,” and “Bab Khamsa,” as well as the Bedouin television series “Nouf,” “Al-Waad,” “Sabr Al-Adhoub,” and “Al-Azima,” in addition to children’s theater productions.

With Rnad Thalji’s death, the Jordanian and Arab cultural scenes say goodbye to one of the most important individuals who shaped theater and drama with her unique roles and charming artistic and human presence.