Walid Toufic biopic back in the works

Lebanese singer Walid Toufic performs during the annual Dubai Shopping Festival 07 February 2003 in Dubai.

Walid Toufic’s life story is set to become a film.

Walid Toufic confirmed his once stalled biopic is back on the cards.

Speaking yesterday from the Mawazine Festival in the Moroccan capital Rabat, the event headliner said he was once again in discussion in bringing his story to the big screen.

He blames the Arab Spring for delaying the project, first announced three years ago.

“As you know, the situation in Egypt was not conducive in doing this kind of project,” he said.

“Even Beirut wasn't in a good state to relocate the film but now things are slowly getting better and I would love to get this film out there by early next year.”

The veteran singer, with hits including Ehna Al Tayibin and Sanin Ahabab, also admitted to being late when it comes to social networking.

With a career spanning nearly four decades, Toufic said he wasn't concerned with such modern developments and preferred to reach out to his fans the old fashioned way through the stage.

The change of mind occurred three months ago after constant prodding by his management team.

“So now we have been have a Facebook and Twitter site,” he said.

“We had a very good response to both sites so lets see what happens.”

Toufic stated he was enjoying the direct banter between fans and followers.

“At least I know these people online are real,” he laughed.

“Some say hello and others swear at me."

Stay tuned to Scene and Heard for all the festival action from Mawazine. Check out Arts and Life soon for an interview with Walid Toufic.