Khaled el sawy actor vijay

A rebel by nature, Khaled El Sawy shot to fame playing a homosexual in the hugely controversial Yacoubian Building. Yet he is much more than your average actor. A graduate of law, he has the soul of an artist and is a multi-talented star who writes, directs and composes.

He is also a man who wants to make a difference. Currently starring in box-office smash Cabaret, Enigma’s Daliah Galal gets to know the irrepressible star.

Let’s start at the beginning. Tell me about your childhood…

I’ve always been inspired and influenced by art.

As a kid the only way to calm me down was to put a paintbrush in my hand. I always felt there was a hidden camera filming me, recording my every move. At school I’d write stories and poetry and put on plays.

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Even at law school I was a member of the theatre club and the moment I graduated I studied directing. I did a lot of independent theatre as well. I spent my time writing, directing, acting and composing.

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