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Moharam Fouad also known as Muharram Fouad (24 June 1934 – 27 June 2002) was a famous Egyptian singer and movie star.
Moharam Fouad محرم فؤاد | |
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![]() Fouad (right) in Hassan and Naeima, with Souad Hosni | |
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Birth name | Moharam Hussien Ahmed Ali |
Born | Cairo, Egypt | 24 June 1934
Died | 27 June 2002 Cairo, Egypt | (aged 68)
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Spouse | Mouna Hilal |
Fouad was born on 24 June 1934 in Cairo, Egypt.
Fouad's introduction to the screen came in 1959 with the film Hassan and Nayima, a legendary Egyptian love story with Soad Hosny.[1]
"Moharam had a unique character, a special flavor and fought his way in the singing career without copying other celebrities singers of his time," said Tarek Shinawy, a renowned movie critic.
Throughout his lifetime he sang well over 900 songs, 20 of which in praise of Palestine. One of his songs – called "Rimsh Enoh" (His Eye Lashes) – got him fans from around the world.
He had some heart complications he had to go to Europe to be treated; however complications with his kidneys caused continuous problems. He died on 27 June 2002.
Personal life
editFouad had four brothers and four sisters. He started singing from the age of four when he was chosen from his school to sing solo in front of King Farouk. He had several marriages but had only one son, Tarek. His grandson is the Belgian-Egyptian singer Tamino.
Filmography
edit- Hassan and Nayima – Hassan and Naeima
- Min Gheer Meaad – Without Arrangement
- Hekayet Gharam – Love Story
- Shabab Tayesh – A Reckless Youth
- Ushaq al-Haya – Lovers of Life
- Salasel Min Harir – Chains of Silk
- Wolidtou Min Gadid – Born Anew
- Lahn al-Sada – Tune of Happiness
- Al Siba wal Jamal – The Youth & Beauty
- Nisf Azraa – Half Virgin
- Ettab – Admonition
- Wadaan Ya Hob – Farewell to Love
- El Malika wa Ana – The Queen & I
References
edit- ^ Youssef, Maamoun (2002-06-27). "Egyptian Star Muharram Fouad Dies". AP News. Retrieved 2019-04-18.