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Salim Albasri

Salim Albasri

Acting

Biography

Saleem or Salim Al-Basri, an Iraqi actor and comedian celebrated for his iconic portrayal of Haji Radhi on the 1960s Iraqi television comedy series. Al-Basri's versatile talent spanned both comedy and drama, solidifying his status as one of Iraq's most renowned artists. His notable contributions include comedic performances in the beloved series "Tahit Moos Al-Hallaq," translating to "Under the Barber’s Razor." Such was his impact on Iraqi entertainment that a statue dedicated to him stands proudly in Baghdad, immortalizing the legacy of this esteemed actor and comedian.

Known For

Building No. 13
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Saleh inherits a building after the death of his uncle, he is surprised to find out that tenants living in the building are suffering from different kind of problems caused by his late uncle especially the high rent that he used to collect from them which is higher than the amount agreed on in the contract. Saleh gets an offer from a rich man who wants to buy the building by any price but Saleh refuses that causes the rich man to ask one of his men to do the job of scaring the tenants so they would leave the building.

Building No. 13

1987
Love In Baghdad
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Qassem has an accident that causes him to experience amnesia. A rural family finds him and gives him the name Hammady. He lives happily until another accident leads to the recovery of his memories.

Love In Baghdad

1987
The Cinema
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A man who decides to take his family, consisting of his wife and daughter, to the cinema. This deprived the people sitting behind him from watching the movie, as he reserved the screen for himself, leading to various problems.

The Cinema

1977
Fayeq Gets Married
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A simple employee decides to marry his colleague at work, but he can't get her a proper apartment, so he turns to friends to help him in vain. They decide to get married in a mobile caravan, and they face funny situations.

Fayeq Gets Married

1984
The Carriage And The Horse
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The film presents, in a comedic manner, how to execute a dramatic film featuring a love story between a young man and a young woman. It depicts the execution of comedic scenes by shooting at the lover, as well as the selection of a cart and horse by the carriage driver Alwan. Alwan becomes annoyed during filming by the romantic expressions between the lovers, believing them to be real, which causes disruptions in the film's production.

The Carriage And The Horse

1989
Awraq Al Kharif
10.0

Fuad, a successful merchant, lives a happy life with his wife until suspicion grows after a friend tries to seduce her. Consumed by doubt, he divorces her and moves to Basra, but his life unravels due to alcoholism and failure. He eventually leaves for India seeking a fresh start, while his ex-wife faces harsh struggles that drive her to attempt revenge against the man who ruined her life.

Awraq Al Kharif

1964