From 1978 to 1985, he actively participated in a series of theatrical productions, showcasing his remarkable talent and dedication to the craft, before making the significant decision to return to Algeria in 1985 and join the prestigious National Theatre of Algeria, where he was entrusted with the principal role in Eduardo De Filippo's renowned production of L'Art De la Comédie.
In 1986, he took to the stage once more, this time playing a pivotal role in Ray Bradbury's captivating production of Le Costume Blanche Couleur Glace à la Noix De Coco, and subsequently created his first one-man show, Les Aventures De Tchop, a testament to his versatility and artistic range. Throughout the period of turmoil in Algeria during the late 1980s and early 1990s, he continued to act in numerous films and television shows, solidifying his reputation as a talented and resilient artist.
In 1989, he made his mark as a playwright by penning the thought-provoking play Cocktail Khorotov, followed by the equally impactful SOS Labès in 1990. The subsequent victory of the Islamic Salvation Front in Algeria's federal elections in 1991 marked the beginning of a long and devastating civil war, during which the artist continued to create, writing Un bateau pour l'Australie-Babor Australia in 1992.
However, a bomb explosion during one of his performances in 1995 led him to make the difficult decision to relocate to Tunisia and subsequently France, where he discovered great success on stage with his plays that courageously confronted the social challenges facing France, ultimately cementing his status as a renowned and fearless artist.
