Juha’s Diaries

At a glance

Juha’s Diaries, is a 1979 Kuwaiti series, directed by Hamdy Fareed, and starring Ibrahim Al-Sallal, Abdullah Al-Hubail, Teba El Farj. running for 1 season.

Overview

Juha's Diaries is a classic Arabic comedy series that reimagines the beloved folk philosopher Juha and his poetic son Ajib — played with memorable comic flair by Abdullah Al-Habeel, whose performance became inseparable from the character — as they embark on trading adventures riddled with embarrassing and hilarious mishaps. Their escapades are driven by the need to satisfy the endlessly ambitious Juha's wife, Reem Al-Fala, for whom contentment is never enough. Adding dramatic tension is the villainous Tamerlane, a tyrannical ruler who threatens their city. Directed by Hamdy Farid, the series achieved remarkable popular success and stands as a landmark of Gulf comedy television.

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