Tamer Habib Opens Up to Abla: “The Characters of ‘Sahar El Layali’ Were Real Friends”
In a candid interview with Abla Salama, screenwriter Tamer Habib revealed secrets behind his works, his deep friendships in the industry, and the real-life inspiration behind “Sahar El Layali,” along with humorous titles he gave to top stars.
Screenwriter Tamer Habib was hosted by Abla Salama on the weekly show “You Have Time with Abla” on MBC Egypt, in an episode filled with honesty, humor, and artistic warmth. Habib opened up about his relationship with time, the depth of his characters, and his most important personal and professional moments. 🎬💬
⏳ “I’m a night creature… and time slips away”
Habib started by describing his relationship with time, admitting that he wastes a lot of it but still does what he loves. He said:
“I’m a night creature by excellence,” reflecting his lifestyle that matches writing and creativity in late hours. 🌙✍️
🎭 “Sahar El Layali” characters were real friends
Habib revealed that the characters of “Sahar El Layali” were inspired by his real friends, and that he finds emotional strength in writing them. He added that the most challenging script he wrote was about love and passion, and that he sometimes allows directors to intervene in his writing. ❤️📝
🧩 “I love my characters, even the villain”
He spoke about his attachment to his cinematic characters, even the villainous ones, mentioning:
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Basil El Khayat in “Tareeqy”: a complex character that achieved great success but was difficult to write.
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Anoushka in “Grand Hotel”: a memorable character that impacted audiences.
He explained that this attachment comes from treating characters as real people living with him during the writing process. 🎭💔
🤝 Friends are his true wealth
Habib emphasized that his friends in the artistic community are his real wealth, a feeling that grew after his mother’s death. He said:
“The day my mother died, I felt like a millionaire because of the support I received.”
This reflects the importance of human relationships in times of hardship. 🌹🤍
🏆 Funny titles for stars: “Drama Queen” and “King of Night”
Habib gave humorous titles to several stars during the episode, including:
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“Drama Queen”: Menna Shalaby
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“Luck Bank”: Yousra
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“Soma the Lover”: Ahmed El Saadany
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“King of Night”: Amr Youssef
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“Vault of Secrets”: Mohamed Shaheen
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“Running Away from Her”: Sherine Abdel Wahab and Ghada Adel
These titles reflected his playful admiration for each artist’s personality and artistic traits. 🎤🌟
🧠 “You Have Time with Abla”: A unique talk show
The show offers a new model for TV interviews, where Abla Salama hosts top stars and invites them to open their hearts, sharing their sweet and difficult moments through carefully crafted questions. 🎥🗣️
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