Monday 20/October/2025 – 10:31 AM
Today, Monday, October 20, marks the anniversary of the great artist’s passing Muhammad Fawzi One of the most prominent names that has carved a special place for itself in the memory of Arab art, not only as a singer, but also as a composer, actor, and producer, with an imprint that is still present despite the passage of more than half a century since his passing.
The reason for Mohamed Fawzi’s refusal to enter the world of art is his sister
The artist Hoda Sultan had previously spoken in previous statements about the reason for her brother’s refusal to enter the world of acting, as she explained that it was because he was afraid for her, but she insisted on her decision, and after she achieved great success in art, her brother continued not to speak to her until their relationship restored after a long period, and together they presented some musical works that won the admiration of the public, including “Zay Al-Qamar.” Wealth has other accounts, Ali Al-Zaybak.
Born Mohamed Fawzi Abdel-Al Al-Hao, he is the brother of the artists Hoda Sultan and Hend Allam. He grew up in a middle-class environment. He loved music since his childhood, as he learned to play the oud early and frequented popular concerts and events.
In his early days, he joined the Fouad I Institute of Music, then began performing songs on the radio. His real breakthrough came in the 1940s, when he participated in a number of films as an actor and singer. He was one of the first artists to use the Western style of music distribution in a way that suited Eastern taste.
Fawzi performed dozens of songs that the audience connected with, such as: Shahat Al-Gharam, Oh New Light, Samra, O Samra, You fill my heart, my love, My love and his eyes. He also composed for great singers such as Laila Murad, Shadia, Narges Shawky, Fayza Ahmed, Najat Al-Saghira, and others.
His contribution was not limited to art as a singer or composer, but he also founded the first record production factory in the Middle East in 1958 under the name Misr Phone, which later became the nucleus of the Voice of Cairo, and he was keen to spread Egyptian art inside and outside the country.
He also presented many cinematic works, including: Fatima, Marika and Rachel, Every Beat in My Heart, Bint Bariz, His Excellency, and he presented many songs for children, the most famous of which is: Mama Zamanha is Coming, which is still broadcast today.
Muhammad Fawzi lived a painful human story at the end of his life, after suffering from a rare disease that causes muscular atrophy, which led to him losing a lot of weight and his voice, which affected him psychologically. He died on October 20, 1966, at the age of 48, leaving behind an immortal artistic legacy, which is still studied and told about.
The latest work of the artist Mohamed Fawzi
The artist’s latest work is his participation in the movie Kill My Wife, My Regards, whose events took place within the framework of a crime about Rostom hastening the death of his wealthy wife Tafida so that he could inherit her. The married couple Magdy and Mona kidnap Tafida and threaten to kill Rostom if he does not hand them a large sum of money. Rostam refuses and finds it an opportunity to get rid of her. The couple confesses to Tafida that they are doing this because they need money to form a performing group, so she promises them. By giving them the required amount.
