Bayomi Fuad and Mohammad Salam: Will Bitter Feud Turn to Sweet Reconciliation
Bayomi Fouad Opens Up About His Crisis After Presenting “Fake Marriage” Play
Artist Bayomi Fouad recently spoke about the backlash he faced after presenting the play “Fake Marriage” as part of the Riyadh season’s activities. The play was performed during the Israeli aggression against Palestine, which sparked a huge debate on social networking sites.
In a recent interview with the Gulf newspaper Al-Arab, Bayoumi reflected on the controversy surrounding the play. He cited the famous line he uttered on stage, “We are not coming to make you laugh, we are coming to present our art,” which led to widespread criticism. Bayoumi acknowledged that he may have misspoken, but insisted that he did not regret his words.
Bayomi Fouad: No One Asked Me to Speak
Bayomi Fouad explained that he was not asked to speak during the play, but rather took the microphone without prior arrangement. He said that his colleagues were humiliated because of him, but he felt compelled to speak out at the time.
Regarding the possibility of reconciliation with fellow artist Muhammad Salam, Bayoumi said that he hopes the situation will be resolved. However, he noted that the incident has damaged the reputation of the art industry as a whole.
Bayoumi emphasized that there are ways to resolve the situation that can protect everyone’s dignity and remove the damage caused by the incident. He stressed that art should be taken seriously and not treated as a joke.
Bayomi Fouad’s Latest Work
Bayomi Fouad’s latest project is the film “Toxic Passport,” written by Lue Al-Said and directed by Mahmoud Karim. The film stars Laila Elvi, Tamer Hagras, Heidi Karam, Mohammad Anwar, Malak Kawra, Jawahara, Noreen Abu Sada, and Farooq Qandil.
