Ahmed Sharif (Maldivian actor)

Ahmed Sharif
Sharif attending Olympus reopening ceremony, 2023
Born	(1991-08-31) 31 August 1991 (age 33) B. Fehendhoo, Maldives
Nationality	Maldivian
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2019–present

Ahmed Sharif (born 31 August 1991) is a Maldivian film actor.

Career

Prior to acting, Sharif was more involved in the creative departments of the film where he served as a foley artist and a boom operator in Aishath Rishmy's romantic film Bos (2017). ^[1] Impressed with the poster of Ehenas and thinking its a horror film, he contacted its casting director Rishmy who invited him to the audition of the series, where he was ultimately selected to play the role of Shinaz, a violent and short-tempered brother. ^{[2] [3]} Aishath Maahaa reviewing from Dho? praised the acting performance of the newcomers including Sharif. ^[4] This was followed by Abdulla Muaz-directed segment Ruqyah from the anthology short film television series Hatharu Manzaru where he played the role of an exorcist. ^[5] He then he collaborated with Ilyas Waheed for a four-part anthology web series Mazloom which was considered a "benchmark project" in the industry. ^[6] Ahmed Rasheed from MuniAvas, reviewing its first chapter titled "Mazloom" praised the performance of Sharif for portraying the "innocent and caring" friend in its most realistic manner. ^[6] He also starred in its second chapter titled "Zarrook" by playing the role of a father of a young child connecting with an imaginary friend. ^[7]

In 2022, Sharif appeared in four web series, all of which received positive reviews from the critics. The year marks his second collaboration with Ilyas Waheed for his horror thriller anthology web series Biruveri Vaahaka as Rocky, a traumatized survivor of a sea incident. ^[8] He then appeared in Ibrahim Wisan-directed Gudhan which follows the lives of seven strangers who hide inside a go-down in the neighborhood to flee an unknown police raid at a massage parlor. ^[9] In the series he played the role of a Bangladeshi worker who forces his subordinate into sex slavery. ^{[10] [11]} This was followed by Moomin Fuad's romantic crime web series Netheemey starring alongside Nathasha Jaleel and Washiya Mohamed. ^[12] In the series, he play the role of an irresponsible, spoilt kid who moves away from his family with his wife only to reunite with his ex-lover living in the opposite apartment. ^[13]

Filmography

Feature film

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref(s)
2023	Hindhukolheh	Himself	Special appearance	[14]
2023	Free Delivery	Siraj		[15]
2023	Zoya	Hasan		[16]
2024	Mee Ishq	Naaif		[17]

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref(s)
2019–2020	Ehenas	Shinaz	Main role; 22 episodes	[4]
2021	Hatharu Manzaru	Usman	Main role in the segment "Ruqyah" Karnataka IFF Best Supporting Actor in a Short Film	[5]
2021–2022	Mazloom	Moosa Fathih	Main role in "Chapter 1: Mazloom" and "Chapter 2: Zarrook"	[6] [7]
2021–present	Girlfriends	Firushan	Main role; 12 episodes	[18]
2021–2022	Giritee Loabi	Sharaf	Recurring role; 22 episodes	[19]
2022	Noontha?	Amru	Main role in the segment "Bits & Pieces"	[20]
2022	Biruveri Vaahaka	Razeen "Rocky"	Main role; Episode: "Mas Dhathuru"	[8]
2022	Gudhan	Hossen	Recurring role; 2 episodes	[10]
2022	Netheemey	Hassan Raqib	Main role; 12 episodes	[13]
2022	Dark Rain Chronicles	Riyaz	Main role in the segment "Nostalgia"	[21]
2023	Mirai	Viaam	Guest role; Episode: "Aa Feshun"	[22]
2023	Badhalu	Haisham / Shamin Ali	Guest role; Episode: "Friends" Main role; Episode: "The Usual"	[23]
2023	Gareena	Ziyad	Recurring role	[24]
2024	Dark Rain Chronicles	Zaleef	Main role in the segment "Dhuruvaan Jehunas"	[25]
2024	Yaaraa	Faruhadh	Recurring role; 7 episodes	[26]

Discography

Year	Film/series	Song	Lyricist(s)	Co-artist(s)
2023	Free Delivery	"Free Delivery" (Promotional song)	Ilyas Waheed, Asim Ali	Hussain Samah, Aishath Humaisha Yoosuf, Ahmed Ifnaz Firag
		"Dhuvey Dhuvey"		Ahmed Ifnaz Firag

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref(s)
2023	3rd Karnataka International Film Festival	Best Supporting Actor – Short Film	Ruqyah	Won	[27]

References

1. Rasheed, Ahmed (6 July 2021). "Sharif making an international collaboration". PSM News (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 January 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
2. Adhushan, Ahmed (4 June 2020). "Ehenas Season 2: Premiere on 18". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
3. Anees, Shah (25 March 2019). "'Ehenas' to be up for streaming by April, first teaser released". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
4. Maahaa, Aishath (17 July 2019). "Ehenas: A heart-wrenching series". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
5. Rasheed, Ahmed (1 May 2021). "Mua's "Ruqya" inspired by the fake ruqya practice in Maldives". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
6. Rasheed, Ahmed (28 July 2021). ""Mazloom" a benchmark project". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
7. Jaishan, Ahmed (14 September 2021). ""Zarrook" coming to Baiskoafu on September 21". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
8. Rasheed, Ahmed (5 July 2022). ""Mas Dhathuru 1" - A prosper addition to the chain". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
9. Rasheed, Ahmed (13 September 2022). "Fourth episode of "Gudhan" reveals the reason of their trap". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
10. Nafiz, Hussain (21 August 2022). ""Gudhan" on Baiskoafu". Hurihaa (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
11. Rasheed, Ahmed (19 August 2022). "Orkeyz's "Gudhan" coming to Baiskoafu on August 21". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
12. Rasheed, Ahmed (29 September 2022). "Baiskoafu Original "Netheemey" releasing on this month 29". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
13. Hidhaya, Aishath (17 January 2023). "First five episodes of "Netheemey" raises several questions". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
14. Areena, Aishath (12 March 2023). ""Hindhukolheh": A job well-done by Aasha and Sharaf". Dhen (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
15. Rasheed, Ahmed (16 September 2023). "Free Delivery to start on 4th Nov this year". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 16 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
16. Naeem, Idham (15 November 2023). "Feature film "Zoya" from the Geveshi Gulhun campaign released". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
17. Luba, Aminath (2 December 2023). "Trailer of Mee Ishq released; film to premiere next month". ThePress (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
18. Adhushan, Ahmed (21 July 2021). ""Girlfriends" for Mahdi and Munko". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
19. Rasheed, Ahmed (6 December 2021). ""Giritee Loabi" to release on 7 December". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
20. Adhushan, Ahmed (9 November 2021). "Second episode of "Noontha?" dedicated to Washiya". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 April 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
21. "Dark Rain Chronicles coming to Baiskoafu". Hurihaa (in Divehi). 23 August 2022. Archived from the original on 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
22. Jaishan, Ahmed (6 January 2023). "Azhan's "Mirai" on Baiskoafu". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
23. Rasheed, Ahmed (14 October 2022). "Fareela's "Badhal" available for streaming through Baiskoafu". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
24. Abdulla, Akram (10 October 2023). "Web Series "Gareena" releasing on MedianNet on October 5". Dhauru. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
25. Luba, Aminath (7 October 2023). "Dark Rain announced multiple projects". ThePress (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
26. Latheef, Alim Abdul (25 April 2023). "No space for criticizing; Yaaraa deserves a 100". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
27. Rasheed, Ahmed (27 December 2023). "Five Awards for Maldives from an International Film Festival". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.

External links

• Ahmed Sharif at IMDb