Ali Ahmed (actor)

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Ali Ahmed
Born(1971-10-01)1 October 1971
Sh. Komandoo, Maldives
Died13 March 2017(2017-03-13) (aged 45)
Male', Maldives
OccupationActor
Years active2003–2011

Ali Ahmed was a Maldivian film actor.

Career

In 2003, Ahmed played the role of a greedy man, in the Abdul Faththaah-directed critically acclaimed television series, Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee (2003) which was considered as one of the best series production in television industry. [1] The following year, he made his official film debut in the action-adventure film Hatharu Udhares as a heart-broken Romeo, starring alongside Reeko Moosa Manik, Ali Seezan and Mariyam Manike. [2] He next played a brief role of a ten-pin bowler in Fattah's horror film Eynaa (2004), in which appear Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Shah, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi, Ibrahim Jihad and Nashidha Mohamed as six colleagues who go on a picnic to a haunted uninhabited island and their battle for survival. [3] [4] The film garnered critical appreciation especially for its technical department and was a commercial success. [5]

Contents

Yoosuf Shafeeu directed horror film Edhathuru was released in 2004 in which appeared Mohamed Shavin, Sheereen Abdul Wahid, Ahmed, Lufshan Shakeeb, Fathmath Neelam, Nadhiya Hassan, Ibrahim Sobah and Yoosuf Solih as eight friends who go to an island and how they fight to survive the horrific incidents that befall them. [6] [4] The film was appreciated by critics, specifically praising its sound effects and was a commercial success. [5] At the 4th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, Ahmed was nominated as the Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film. [5] He collaborated with Fathimath Nahula for the first time in her critically and commercially successful romantic drama television series, Kalaage Haqqugaa (2005), to portray the role of Hussain, the younger brother from a non-identical twins who is forced to marry his sister-in-law. [7] [8]

In 2008, Ahmed appeared in a small role in Fathimath Nahula's romantic drama film, Yoosuf which depicts the story of a deaf and mute man (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu) who has been mistreated by a wealthy family, mocking his disability. [9] Featuring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed, Sheela Najeeb, Ahmed Nimal, Fauziyya Hassan, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asim, the film received widespread critical acclaim and attained blockbuster status at box office. [10] Ahmed next starred as twins (Riyaz and Niyaz), in Yoosuf Shafeeu and Fathimath Nahula's direction, Soora released in 2008. [11] The film was originally released as a television series to a positive response. [11]

In 2010, Ahmed starred in Abdul Fahtah's horror film Jinni alongside Ali Seezan and Mariyam Afeefa. [12] Based on true incidents that occurred in an island of Maldives, he played the friend of Javid who has been enthralled by a ghost. Prior to release, the film was marketed to be full of "suspense and uniqueness" compared to other Maldivian horror films. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics; the majority of them complaining for having the "same old feeling" of prior horror films though the performances were noted to be satisfactory. Despite the mixed reviews, the film witnessed a positive response at the box office, declaring it as a Mega-Hit. [13] His last film release was a collaboration with Amjad Ibrahim for his family drama Hithey Dheymee (2011) which received negative reviews from critics and was a box office disaster. [8]

Death

Ali Ahmed was pronounced dead on 13 March 2017 at 18:40 at H. Garden Beauty. [14] At the time of his death, Ahmed was sentenced to house arrest for drug importation. [14] After rumors that cause of his death was a drug overdose, Maldives Police Commission denied the rumors and confirmed that Ahmed had no external physical injuries. [14] [15] His funeral prayer was performed at Aasahara Mosque. [14]

Filmography

Feature film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2004 Hatharu Udhares Adnan [2]
2004 Eynaa Malakaa's loverSpecial appearance [4]
2004 Edhathuru AzmeeNominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor [4]
2008 Yoosuf Mary's friend [9]
2010 Jinni Fairooz [12]
2010 Magey Hithakee Hitheh Noon Hey? Mohamed Hameed [8]
2011 Hithey Dheymee Ahmed [8]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2004 Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee HussainRecurring role; 12 episodes [1]
2004 Kamana Vareh Neiy HimselfGuest role; "Episode 4" [7]
2005 Kalaage Haqqugaa HussainMain role [7]
2008 Soora Riyaz / NiyazMain role [11]
2010 Magey Hithakee Hitheh Noon Hey? Mohamed HameedMain role; 5 parts [8]

Short film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2008 Dhanthura Dheulhi Dhon Moosafulhu [16]
2009Santhi Mariyanbu 3Shahid [17]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef(s)
2007 4th Gaumee Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Edhathuru Nominated [5]

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