Egyptian artist Mohamed Al-Helou passed the “danger stage” after doctors succeeded in saving him and installing five stents in his heart, in a Cairo hospital after his heart stopped twice.
The health crisis of the artist Mohamed Al-Helou, which he recently suffered, caused a huge uproar in the artistic community and among his fans and those who accompanied the invitations, and the “social” accounts were filled with posts of support after his son, the artist Hamada Al-Helou, announced the news of his exposure to the crisis, and his transfer to the intensive care room via his Facebook account in late October, while Al-Helou’s son announced again two days ago that “his father has been discharged from the intensive care room to a regular residence room and is recovering.”
Hamada Al-Helou confirmed that “people’s prayers made his father very happy and comforted him and his family.” He described the health developments of his father, the Egyptian artist, as a “medical miracle,” especially after his heart stopped twice, his installation of 5 stents, and his subjection to intense medical follow-up.
Hamada Al-Helou revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat that his father left the hospital on Sunday, and is currently staying at home, explaining that he is forbidden from smoking, from any effort, from appearing in the media, and from holding parties in the current period, in implementation of the instructions of the doctors who stressed that he should undergo complete rest for a long period of time and careful medical follow-up, while at the end of the month he will be allowed to go out and walk for a few minutes depending on the development of his condition.
Hamada Al-Helou explained that his father's psychological state is in the best condition, and that he is very grateful for people's prayers and love, which appeared greatly during his health crisis, and the interest of his colleagues and the media in communicating to know the latest developments in his health condition with the aim of reassuring his fans and lovers.
Hamada Al-Helou pointed out that the two “Arabic music” concerts that his father gave in Cairo and Alexandria days before he was exposed to the crisis were not the cause of what happened to him, explaining that he felt tired before the two concerts, and thought it was a passing health crisis, or perhaps he was exposed to a cold, and he neglected medical follow-up despite the presence of previous indicators, and was content with taking a painkiller.
And technically; Hamada Al-Helou revealed his father’s preparations for a new “mini-album,” which includes melodies from young composers and from him as well. He will also collaborate with composer Khaled Ezz. Al-Helou’s son did not rule out that the album would include a “singing duet” that brings him together with his father as a surprise to the audience.
Over the course of his career, Mohamed Al-Helou succeeded in presenting a group of emotional, lyrical, patriotic and religious songs that were linked to the conscience of the audience, and his voice became one of the most prominent singing voices that left an imprint in the history of Egyptian song.
The musical performance “Where is My Heart,” which is currently being shown in Cairo, recalls some of the human, personal and artistic features of the late Egyptian musician Mohamed Fawzi, on the sixtieth anniversary of his passing.
Mohamed Zaki, the director and author of the work, confirms that presenting the biography of Mohamed Fawzi, known as the “renewed” musician, in a theatrical work was something that occupied him, and his ideas converged with the producer of the show, and preparations began several months ago.
Muhammad Zaki explained that the “biography” is an important project, and the treatment of characters must be different in order to touch people’s hearts, relying on dealing with them from different aspects and specific shots away from traditional documentary narration.
Mohamed Zaki added that Dr. Mounir Fawzi, son of the late artist, helped them a lot. He welcomed the presentation, reviewed the text, and added important information about his father’s relationship with his friends and family.
Muhammad Zaki revealed that the play witnesses the appearance of prominent figures in his life, such as Hoda Sultan, Madiha Yousry, Farid Shawqi, Farid Al-Atrash, Zeenat Sidqi, Mamoun Al-Shennawi, Ismail Yassin, Baligh Hamdi, Umm Kulthum, Abdel Halim Hafez, and Muhammad Abdel Wahab.
From the cotton fields in the Sudanese countryside, to the war-weary streets of Khartoum, “Hay Cinema” in Jeddah is taking its audience, during the current month of November, on two cinematic trips to Sudan, through the two films; The novelist “The Cotton Queen” and the documentary “Khartoum”, which present two different pictures of Sudanese society.
The screening of the two films comes after their participation in prominent international film festivals, as part of a program that also includes the Palestinian film “Once Upon a Time in Gaza,” and a French work that recalls the beginnings of rap music in the suburbs of Paris.
