After Years of Absence.. Al-Awadi Brings an Egyptian Artist Back to the Screen Again

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After years away from the screen, Egyptian artist Khaled Mahmoud returns to the spotlight of Ramadan drama once again, revealing in exclusive statements to "Al Arabiya.net" and "Al Hadath.net" the behind-the-scenes of his sudden absence from the artistic scene, and the coincidence that brought him together with artist Ahmed El Awadi to return through the series "Sultan El Deeb."

In response to the reasons for this absence, Khaled Mahmoud clarified that he did not intentionally distance himself, nor were there personal or health-related reasons that hindered him, but rather it was related to the lack of artistic offers from production companies and directors, amidst the significant changes that the artistic scene has witnessed recently.

He added that the involvement of young directors in directing Ramadan season series, and the lack of prior acquaintance with them, could be a main reason for this temporary setback.

Khaled Mahmoud revealed details about his nomination for the series "Sultan El Deeb," stating that he received a prior call from artist Mahmoud El Bazawy, who inquired about his opinion on artist Ahmed El Awadi. He praised him, saying that El Awadi is a great and influential star, and he has been following and loving him for years. He added that El Bazawy asked him if he would agree to participate in his new work, to which he responded with immediate acceptance.

Khaled Mahmoud continued that he then received a direct call from Ahmed El Awadi, who informed him of his nomination for a leading role in the series "Sultan Al-Deeb," which is scheduled to be aired in the upcoming Ramadan drama race.

Khaled Mahmoud expressed his immense happiness with the wide interest and numerous calls he received to congratulate him on his return, something he has missed over the past years, wishing that his participation would please the audience.

He confirmed that he agreed to participate without being fully informed about the nature of his role, based on his complete trust in Ahmed El Awadi's vision, screenwriter Mahmoud Hamdan, and director Mohamed Abdel Salam.

It is worth mentioning that Khaled Mahmoud is considered one of the most prominent faces of television drama across different generations, as he has been accustomed to participating in significant works, reaching the lead role in five series at the same time. However, his presence began to decline a decade ago, before completely disappearing over the past years, which raised questions among his audience.

As for the series "Sultan Al-Deeb," it includes a selection of stars, most notably Ahmed El Awadi, Yara El Sokary, and Khaled Mahmoud, written by Mahmoud Hamdan and directed by Mohamed Abdel Salam.