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JEDDAH: Ramadan options many new exhibits highlighting the work of proficient native and Arab actors, however none has confirmed to be extra iconic and beloved in Saudi Arabia and internationally than “Tash Ma Tash.”

The hit comedy collection was a staple in each Saudi family throughout Ramadan between 1992 and 2011. It has had a permanent affect on Saudi tv productions and gained recognition worldwide with its perception into social points dealing with society.

The present ran over 18 seasons and starred Saudi duo Nasser Al-Qasabi and Abdullah Al-Sadhan and an extra 109 famend actors and actresses from the Kingdom, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, and Lebanon. A number of main administrators from the Arab world had been concerned in its manufacturing, together with the late Saudi director Abdul Khaleq Al-Ghanim, who directed 13 seasons.

13 seasons had been broadcast on the primary Saudi channel Al Saudiya, and the remaining on MBC, beginning normally round 7:30 p.m. when households would end their iftar and eagerly anticipate it to start out.

Ahmed Al-Ash’ari, a 36-year-old Saudi mechanical engineer from Jeddah, mentioned that the collection represented probably the most intimate instances along with his household. “As soon as it was present time, as a child I used to hurry to activate the TV.”

The character of Saeedan, the Bedouin teenager who falls in love with the charming Jasmine and tries exhausting to achieve her is “certainly one of my favorites,” Al-Ash’ari mentioned.

“The collection was just about like ‘Buddies’ because it (highlighted) many social issues, together with daring, optimistic, controversial, and damaging ones, which had been related to generations of Saudi society,” he mentioned. The “enjoyable of watching the present” lay within the shocking storylines primarily based on actual points and performed by actors fairly skillfully, which saved viewers “longing for extra,” he mentioned.

In an interview with Arab Information, Nawwaf Al-Sadhan, the 32-year-old son of Abdullah Al-Sadhan, mentioned that “Tash Ma Tash” was an iconic TV present that turned “a part of our every day routine throughout Ramadan because it highlighted issues associated to Saudi society in a comic book format, and I can guarantee you that it’s caught within the minds of Saudi society until in the present day.”

Al-Sadhan mentioned that his father’s fame didn’t change the way in which he perceived him. “He’s so spontaneous in actual life too, and I used to observe the collection with my household, together with my father, like every regular viewer. I can let you know that he has the identical persona you see on TV.”

Well-known Saudi actor Abdulelah Al-Sinani was an vital a part of the present as a result of he acted in 12 seasons. He’s credited with creating consciousness about theater and performing within the Kingdom.

He instructed Arab Information that “Tash Ma Tash” included many Saudi artists seeking to construct their profiles within the Arab world. The unprecedented success of the collection, and since it ran for therefore lengthy, definitely boosted the careers of many. No different collection has been as profitable, he mentioned.

Al-Sinani mentioned the federal government’s introduction of Imaginative and prescient 2030 has modified the face of artwork within the nation, with a larger give attention to training and coaching at faculties, and never a complete reliance on innate expertise.

After a wonderful profession of 18 years on tv, Al-Qasabi has now launched a drama collection “Al-Asouf,” coping with the outdated Saudi state and the political, historic, and social background. This Ramadan will see it start its third season.

Al-Sinani, who additionally stars in “Al-Asouf,” mentioned the collection has been an incredible success. He mentioned “Al-Asouf” has proven that Saudi viewers have refined their style and turn into extra selective as customers. The Kingdom’s tv manufacturing was “on the verge (of a) renaissance” with its give attention to all elements of Saudi society. And “we’re assured that we have now created a particular impression throughout the worldwide and Arab drama (world),” Al-Sinani mentioned.

Al-Sinani was found by Saudi actor and producer Muhammad Al-Ali, who is taken into account one of many founders of drama and theater in Saudi Arabia. The Mohammed Al-Ali theater, with a 600-seat capability, has been inbuilt Riyadh’s Boulevard to honor his profession and showcase his performs.

Al-Ali, who helped Al-Sinani develop his tv profession, is understood for the well-known 1985 Saudi drama collection “The Return of Aswid,” which additionally featured Al-Qasabi and Al-Sadhan.