Khalel Esmail

Drama Series - 1983, 16 episodes • as عادل

A controlling mother who spies on her children and their spouses by installing cameras in their rooms is caught in a web of problems when one of her daughters-in-law finds out.

Drama Series - 1977, 16 episodes • as أبو فخري

"Darb Al-Zalaq" is a classic Kuwaiti TV series that offers a window into Gulf Arab culture through the comedic and often poignant tale of two brothers, Hussein and Saad. Driven by their desire for quick wealth, they embark on a series of ill-fated business ventures, only to find themselves repeatedly caught in the traps of their own making. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, the series explores themes of greed, family ties, and the unpredictable twists of fate that are central to Arab storytelling. Through humor and satire, "Darb Al-Zalaq" reflects the challenges of balancing tradition and modernity in the Gulf, making it a cultural touchstone that resonates with audiences across generations.

Drama Series - 1979, 16 episodes • as حجي تركي

A traditional comedy series, which deals with the memoirs of Juha and his son, the poet Ajib, their adventures in trade, and their passage in funny situations that expose them to embarrassment, their determination and their efforts to earn the sustenance of their day and to satisfy Juha's wife, the greedy.

Drama Series - 1993, 16 episodes • as صالح

Abu Radh, a crafty and opportunistic mailman, projects an image of poverty to those around him. In reality, he's a silent partner in multiple lucrative ventures that have made him incredibly wealthy. As he juggles his secret fortune with his humble facade, the question remains: can he keep his hidden wealth under wraps, or will the truth eventually catch up to him?

Drama Series - 1992, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role

The events of the series revolve around (Umm Mubarak) who suffers from the injustice and injustice of her husband (Abu Mubarak) and his constant insult to her, and the son (Mubarak) who suffers from the influence of bad friends, through his friend (Nasser), who swept him into the world of gambling and drugs, what will be the fate of that family?

Drama Series - 1985, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role

In this Kuwaiti comedy series, Ghafel embarks on multiple marriages arranged through a computer, thanks to his cousin, who owns an online matchmaking company. However, each marriage ends in failure, prompting him to continuously search for a new wife.

Drama Series - 1988, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role

Abdullah finishes his studies in America and returns to Kuwait intending to marry his foreign girlfriend, at the same time his parents try to convince him to marry other girls, so he accepts obedience to his parents, but soon divorces them for several reasons, and then decides to marry his American sweetheart

Drama Series - 1980, 16 episodes • as الوزير

Aladdin achieves some of his goals with the power of the genie and the lamp, and when he lost them and was forced to use the abilities God gave him, such as intelligence, patience, and willpower, he was able to achieve his goals, and it is a call to man not to rely on anything except his abilities that God has given him, which are a blessing that he must appreciate.

Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role

The events revolve around Abu Saleh, the municipal controller who retires from Amma because of his desire to try entrepreneurship. He works with his friend Abu Ahmed on several projects, but they are all failed, and with the succession of events, Abu Saleh decides to return to his previous job.

Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • as أبو حيان

The Play Speaks about the problems during the 80’s during the parliament elections and the difficulties the people are facing in the State of Kuwait

Movie - 1993, 2h 15m • as أبو علي

A Kuwaiti comedy play that talks about the period that followed the liberation of Kuwait from the Iraqi invasion. The play cynically dealt with the issue of women entering the political battlefield through Umm Ali (Ansar Al-Sharah) mother, wife and housewife who decides to run in the parliamentary elections and faces many problems and strange situations .

Movie - 1987, 2h 15m • as صالح الكاشي

The events of the play revolve around the housing crisis and the problems that citizens are going through to obtain housing, and the state of some government houses that are distributed to citizens after a period.

Movie - 1993, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

The events revolve around the journalist Maysa, who wants to conduct a journalistic investigation into the problems of maids, so she helps her friend, who owns an office to recruit maids, by disguising herself as a domestic worker in order to see the problems herself.

Movie - 1979, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 1978, 2h 15m • as الحكيم

The story revolves around the character of Sinbad, a traveler and sailor who embarks on many imaginary adventures, and meets many strange characters on his journey

Movie - 1988, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

A satirical stage play that explores the challenges facing sports in Kuwait, including fanaticism, social issues affecting athletes, and the role of official committees sent by the federation to represent the country in international events.

Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

The parparashop owner

Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as عوضين

The events of the play take place in a singles’ house inhabited by dozens of people of different nationalities, and it sheds light on the solutions to the problems, concerns and suffering of singles in Kuwait in general, whether they are expatriates or citizens, in a purposeful critical comedic framework. It also alerts the competent authorities in the country to a number of illegal violations and transgressions and presents Some positive solutions to this problem that society suffers from before the state.

Movie - 1983, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

A Kuwaiti family offered the upper floor of their house for rent, then later there was a housing crisis and the children of the family became of marriageable age, and from here the problem of acquiring the upper floor begins, first, with the solidarity of the family members to take out the lessor, and secondly, the conflict between the sons of the same family to acquire the upper floor

Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as بو سعود

The play discusses in a social comedy framework the debt problems of Kuwaitis, where people write checks on themselves without credit, which leads to many problems that appear on stage in a comedic way

Movie - 1995, 2h 15m • as مشاري

Tarik Alali with Khalil Ismail