Hisham Sharbatji
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- March 2, 1948
- Died
- May 16, 2023 (aged 75)
- Birthplace
- Damascus, Syria
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
Family Crisis
TV · Director · 30 eps
Diaries of an Ex-Lover
TV · Director · 45 eps
The Key
TV · Director · 31 eps
Khamsin Winds
TV · Director · 37 eps
Marzouq On All Fronts
TV · Director · 30 eps
Men Underneath the Fez
TV · Director · 28 eps
Akrekoz's Girls
TV · Director · 40 eps
Ayamana Alhulwa
TV · Director · 25 eps
Rude and Fussy
TV · Director · 40 eps
Seraa Al Zaman
TV · Director · 29 eps
Enta Omry
TV · Director · 38 eps
Congratulations
TV · Director · 42 eps
City Secrets
TV · Director · 25 eps
A Hero From This Time
TV · Director · 39 eps
8 Stars Family
TV · Director · 27 eps
Very Kind
TV · Director · 18 eps
6 Stars Family
TV · Director · 26 eps
7 Stars Family
TV · Director · 27 eps
Jamil and Hanaa's Diaries
TV · Director · 38 eps
A Manager by Luck
TV · Director · 13 eps
Abu El-Hana's Dreams
TV · Director · 30 eps
5 Stars Family
TV · Director · 30 eps
Family Stars
TV · Director · 110 eps