Algerian Radio
Algerians recall with nostalgia the giant artist Rouiched (whose real name is Ahmed Ayad), who stood out with his comic roles and satirical writings which he developed with the aesthetics of improvisation.
- Born on April 28, 1921, in the Casbah neighborhood of Algiers, he was an admirer of the artist Rachid Ksentini and a follower of his works, which earned him the nickname "Rouiched."
- Since the early 1940s, Rouiched presented numerous plays with the troupes of Reda Bey, Mahieddine Bachtarzi, and Mohamed Touri (often associated with Mohamed Razi in some contexts, but please double check if the source specifically meant Mohamed Razi or the famous Mohamed Touri).
- Starting in 1953, he began performing sketches (sketches) which he employed against colonialism, leading to his imprisonment in Serkadji between 1957 and 1959.
- Following independence, Rouiched captured stardom with plays such as "Hassan Terro," "El-Bouwaboun" (The Doormen), "El-Ghoula" (The Ogress), and "Ah Ya Hassan."
- Rouiched excelled cinematically in films like "L'Opium et le Bâton" (The Opium and the Stick), "Hassan Terro," "L'Évasion de Hassan Terro" (Hassan Terro's Escape), and "Hassan Niya."
- In 1993, Rouiched wrote his memoirs, which were a mixture of comedy and tragedy.
- Rouiched passed away on January 28, 1999, leaving behind an immortal legacy in the firmament of Algerian art.
