Dajjal, whose real name is Jalil Bayad, had no choice about his stage name… and here's why.
Comedy fans know him for his character “Portuguese” But Dajjal, whose career took off on stage thanks to Jamal Comedy Club, Since then he has taken on other hats. If he is successful with his show, Just a digalHe also became an actor and screenwriter. He worked particularly in film. Portugal operationbroadcast on Sunday, August 25 on France 2.
Dajjal: Where does his stage name come from?
Today he is known as Dajjal, but his real name is Jalil Bayad. Then he wanted to choose a stage name that would stand out from other characters known for their sense of humor. Anyway, that's what he confided in the columns Montelimar cluster : “My real first name is Jalil, and because it sounds so much like Jamal, I asked my friends to advise me to use my nickname, as I was called in the neighborhood where I live.”.
Indeed, Jamel Debbouze is one of the most famous comedians, and he is the one who opened the door for them. StandingFurthermore, it seems that Melissa Thuriao's husband wants Digal back in her room. “Jamal told me again recently, ‘Come home, it will be fun,’ which shows how human he is and the affection we have.”“I trust.
Dajjal: Where did his Portuguese character come from?
in Portugal operationDajjal plays Hakim, a clumsy police officer of Moroccan origin, who must infiltrate a Portuguese community to carry out a mission. This leads to a series of comedic situations based on cultural differences and misunderstandings.
But where does this Portuguese character come from? “I imitated the father of my friends at the time and spoke in all the dialects, Portuguese but also African, West Indian and Pakistani, and since there were no sketches about Portuguese, I enhanced him, put him in situations to get him where he is. Apart from the dialect, he is a clown in the middle of a comic situation.”He explained.
