Prominent Egyptian director Khaled Yousif denied recent circulating rumors that he has separated from his wife Saudi artist Shalimar Shareetli. Khaled stressed that the rumor is a mere lie and he and his wife are happily married. Yousif said that he was shocked with the rumor and the speed it circulated in the media. He added that his married life lacks any problems giving no reason for a separation. Khaled had gotten married in March 2011 and Shalimar currently lives with him in Cairo.