Muharram Fouad

Moharam Fouad (Arabic: محرم فؤاد; 24 June 1934 – 27 June 2002), was an Egyptian singer and actor.

Moharam Fouad محرم فؤاد
Fouad (right) in Hassan and Naeima, with Souad Hosni
Background information
Born	Moharam Hussien Ahmed Ali (1934-06-24)24 June 1934 Cairo, Egypt
Died	27 June 2002(2002-06-27) (aged 68) Cairo, Egypt
Genres	Egyptian music romantic
Occupations	Singer actor
Spouse	Mouna Hilal

Biography

Fouad was born on 24 June 1934 in Cairo, Egypt. He had four brothers and four sisters.

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, Fouad sang well over 900 songs, 20 of them in praise of Palestine. One of his more well-known songs, "Rimsh Enoh" (His Eye Lashes), earned him fans from around the world.

He later suffered heart complications he had to go to Europe to be treated. Complications with his kidneys also caused continuous problems. He died on 27 June 2002.

Personal life

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 only one son, Tarek. His grandson is the Belgian-Egyptian singer Tamino.

Filmography

• 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