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Hisham Sharbatji
Damascus, Syria
A Syrian television director born in Damascus and is widely regarded as one of the key figures in the rise of modern Syrian drama. He studied theater arts in Cairo before continui…
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A Syrian television director born in Damascus and is widely regarded as one of the key figures in the rise of modern Syrian drama. He studied theater arts in Cairo before continuing his studies in Germany, and became known for directing comedy and social dramas that dealt with everyday issues in an accessible and relatable way. He played a major role in launching the popular Syrian comedy series *Maraya* with Yasser Al-Azma, directing *Maraya 84*, *Maraya 86*, and *Maraya 88*, before later returning to direct *Maraya 2006*. Over a career spanning several decades, he left a lasting mark on Syrian television and was widely known by the nickname “Sheikh Al-Kar.” He was also the father of director Rasha Sharbatji. Sharbatji died in May 2023 at the age of 75 after a period of illness.
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2017
Family Crisis
TV show Director
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2017
Diaries of an Ex-Lover
TV show Director
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2012
The Key
TV show Director
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2008
Khamsin Winds
TV show Director
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2004
Marzouq On All Fronts
TV show Director
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2004
Men Underneath the Fez
TV show Director
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2003
Ayamana Alhulwa
TV show Director
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2003
Akrekoz's Girls
TV show Director
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2002
Rude and Fussy
TV show Director
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2002
Seraa Al Zaman
TV show Creator
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2001
Enta Omry
TV show Director
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2001
Congratulations
TV show Director
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2000
City Secrets
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1999
A Hero From This Time
TV show Director
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1998
8 Stars Family
TV show Director
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1998
Very Kind
TV show Director
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1997
Jamil and Hanaa's Diaries
TV show Director
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1997
7 Stars Family
TV show Director
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1997
6 Stars Family
TV show Director
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1996
A Manager by Luck
TV show Director
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1996
Abu El-Hana's Dreams
TV show Director
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1994
5 Stars Family
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