Howa wa Heya, (“Him and Her”, “ هو و هي” ) is an Egyptian television drama, that aired for the first time during Ramadan in 1985. It featured many prominent contemporary artists in key roles, with movie stars Soad Hosni, in her sole television role, and Ahmed Zaki.[1] The married couple drama, or dramas rather, were written by Sanaa al-Bisi and adapted by Salah Jahin into a screenplay in a rare anthology series in Egyptian television, where the same actors played different characters and storylines in each of its ten episodes.[1][2] Hosni was awarded the Transtel (now part of Deutsche Welle) Prize at the African Union of Broadcasting conference in 1985 for her role in the series.[3]
| Howa wa heya | |
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| Also known as | Him and Her |
| هو و هي | |
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| Directed by | Yehia Al-Alamy |
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| Original language | Arabic |
| Production | |
| Production location | Egypt |
| Original release | |
| Release | 1985 |
Plots
editHowa wa Heya is based on a series of short stories columnist Sanaa al-Bisi wrote in Al-Ahram in the early 1980s about a range of social issues couples faced.[1] Each episode presented Hosni and Zaky as completely different couples: dating, married, divorced, former lovers, intersecting themes such as jealousy, house hunting, work, and family.[2] Although 30 episodes were intended to be aired, as is the Egyptian television drama norm, conflicts between Hosni and director Yahia al-Alamy, saw only ten produced.[1]
Episodes
editEpisode 1: Pumpkin
editJalal suspects his wife who always incites his jealousy, but being weak in character, he cannot confront her. One day, he mysteriously disappears, and she goes on to search for him.[2]
Episode 2: Your Wife Is Pregnant
editAfaf is afraid that Midhat might get back with his ex-wife, so she decides to tie him up with a child. But when he gets promoted at his job and a new lady manager becomes in charge, Afaf gets jealous and uses her old trick. Now Afaf and Medhat have 6 kids.
Episode 3: The Fugitives
editFollowing their marriage, Shawky and Noha spend all their time looking for an apartment, but to no avail. Having no other choice but to live with Noha's family, trouble finds its way to the life of the couple.
Episode 4:Traditional Outfits Party
editWhen false news about Afifi's suicide spread, his wife decides to throw a party to prove the news false.
Episode 5: No, Doctor
editKhaled returns from abroad and he tries to reconnect with his ex-sweetheart who left him and married a famous doctor. He claims he just wants them to be friends.
Episode 6: Thirst
editDespite her mother's objection, Nesma marries Talaat who is much older than her. Nesma then finds herself in a critical situation when Nader returns from abroad and confesses his love for her.
Episode 7: Badria and Metwally
editMetwally wants to marry Badria, but his financial situation holds him back. Badria's mother tries to wed her to another man who is financially better off.
Episode 8: Scorpion Sting
editAs Magdy's health deteriorates due to his anxiety and his excessive smoking, his wife starts to suspect him.
Episode 9: Recess Bell
editFate brings Mu'nes and Safia to work together at the same school after ten years of separation. However, their different mindsets and viewpoints trigger many issues and stand in the way of forming a musical band at school.
Episode 10: My Wealthy Uncle
editHeadmaster Mahrous decides to take his wife to Cairo, partially to see her doctor, and partially to visit her wealthy uncle.
Cast
editSource:[1]
- Souad Hosni as Heya
- Ahmed Zaki as Howa
- Tahiya Karioka
- Ahmed Abdin
- Zahret Al Ola
- Mohsen Sarhan
- Mahmoud El Guindi
- Ahmed Bedir
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "هو وهي، قصة مسلسل ولد من رحم تغريدات صحفية وسعاد حسني أفشلت العمل بعد 7 حلقات". فيتو (in Arabic). 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ a b c Episodes: Series - Hekayat Howa wa Heya - 1985, retrieved 2023-04-27
- ^ "سعاد حسنى تخطف كاس تليفزيونات افريقيا". Al-Gumhuriya. 7 November 1985. Retrieved 2023-05-01.