
Salah was a poet and a caricaturist in addition to being a screenwriter. He did not complete his studies in art but rather studied law. Salah has worked as an illustrator for several publications including the “Sabah al-Kheir” magazine and “al-Ahram” newspaper. He has authored the lyrics for several romantic and nationalistic songs in addition to screenplays and dialogues. Moreover Salah has taken part in the production of such films as “Khalli Ballak men Zuzu” (“Watch Out for Zuzu”), “Amirat Hobby Anna”, “Shafiq wa Metwally” (“Shafiqa and Metwally”) and “al-Muttawahisha” (“Monstrous”). Salah also wrote the screenplays for several puppet plays which include “al-Layla al-Akhira” (“The Last Night”), “Orbit” and “al-Qahira fee Alf ‘Aam” (“Cairo in a Thousand Days”). Moreover he also wrote episodes for “Howa wa Heyya” (“Him and Her”). Salah’s works drew significant crowds and he could have continued in cinema as he is a talented actor.
23 movies · 1 TV show, newest first

Kit Kat
1991
The Bogeyman
1990
Transformation
1988
The Sixth Day
1986
He and She Stories
1985
Adieu Bonaparte
1985
The Curse
1984
Why was Cairo Calm
1982
The Savage
1979
Shafiqa and Metwally
1978
شيلني وأشيلك
1977
Return of the Prodigal Son
1976
Amira.. My Love
1975
Watch Out for Zuzu
1972
Love in Karnak
1967
Mister Fish
1967
The Mamluks
1965The Nile
1965
Cairo
1963
No Time for Love
1963
Men Gheir Ma'ad
1962
The Thief and the Dogs
1962Shehab El-Din's Donkey
1962Bernard Alba's Household
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