Sharaf Abdulla

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Sharafudheen Abdulla
Sharaf Fureytha Premier.jpg
Sharaf at Fureytha Premier
Born (1991-08-04) 4 August 1991 (age 34)
R. Meedhoo, Maldives
NationalityMaldivian
OccupationActor
Years active2021–present
SpouseShahudha Mahmoodh

Sharafudheen Abdulla (born 4 August 1991), commonly known as Sharaf Abdulla, is a Maldivian film actor.

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Career

After completing his education in his homeland, R. Meedhoo, Abdulla relocated to Male' in 2010, in search of a job opportunity. [1] After working at several jobs, he joined a local television channel VTV, where he featured in a drama series developed by VTV. His talent was noticed by director Ilyas Waheed, who offered him to play a significant role for his upcoming venture. [2] Abdulla's first project was Waheed's crime thriller Nina , where he was roped in to play the lead role against Nuzuhath Shuaib. [3] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the release of the film got delayed indefinitely making the path for his other releases. [4] He made his career debut with Ilyas Waheed's four-part anthology web series Mazloom , which follows the lives of two survivors of alleged rape assaults. [5] Reviewing from MuniAvas, Ahmed Rasheed praised the performance of Abdulla and wrote: "Though a new face, Sharaf has proved that he is here to stay, with his firm acting ability". [6]

The following year, he worked with Ilyas Waheed for his horror thriller anthology web series Biruveri Vaahaka as Azaan, a newly wed husband who searches for his wife who disappears while on honeymoon. [7] Upon release, the series received positive reviews from critics mostly pointing out the performance of the cast and writer-director Ilyas' creativity for merging horror folklore into an "engaging visual treat". [8] His next project was Dark Rain Entertainment's revenge thriller anthology web series Dark Rain Chronicles where he played the role of a scammer. [9]

Sharaf's first feature film, Hindhukolheh , produced by Dark Rain Entertainment was digitally released in 2023. [10] In this film directed by Ali Shifau, Abdulla played the role Imran, a hopelessly Romeo who helps Kiara, a girl who recently loss her memory, to fulfill her long-held wishes. [11] Starring opposite Aminath Rashfa, the film received mainly positive reviews from critics. [12] Reviewing the film from Dhen, Aishath Areena called his performance "different" and "commendable" for portraying the appropriate emotions through facial expressions and vocal texture. [12] The same year, he collaborated with Azhan Ibrahim for his crime thriller web series Mirai opposite Washiya Mohamed, where he played the role of a determined father seeking revenge for the murder of his small child. [13]

Filmography

Feature film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2023 Hindhukolheh Imran Ali [12]
2023 Nina Hamdhu [3]
2024 Mee Ishq Ariz [14]
2024 Kanbalhi Imma [15]
2024 Fureytha Hussain [16]
2024 Bibii Ziyan [17]
2024 Dheydharu Ruin [18]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2021 Mazloom AidhinMain role in "Chapter 1: Mazloom" [6]
2021 Girlfriends HassanGuest role; "Episode: Crossroads" [19]
2022 Biruveri Vaahaka AzaanMain role; 6 episodes [7]
2022 Dark Rain Chronicles AhmedMain role in the segment "Assalaam Alaikum" [9]
2023 Mirai Mohamed SameenMain role; 13 episodes [13]
2023–2024 Yaaraa EddyRecurring role; 26 episodes [20]
2024 Dark Rain Chronicles Rayaan MohamedMain role in the segment "Lemon Cake" [21]
2024 Badhalu ShifanMain role in the segment "The End of Us" [22]
2024–2025 Roaleemay RayanMain role; 15 episodes [23]
2025 Feshumaai Nimun Aiman AliMain role; 10 episodes [24]

References

  1. ↑ Shareef, Shaniha (10 March 2023). "From technical department to acting: Sharaf is different". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  2. ↑ Sobah, Zaidh (6 August 2021). "Sharaf: A new limelight to the industry". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 January 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Jumayyil has a small role in Nina, will not be part of future films". Dhen (in Divehi). 4 July 2020. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  4. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (4 September 2020). "Release of Nina postponed due to COVID-19". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  5. ↑ Jaishan, Ahmed (30 June 2021). "Ille's "Mazloom" based on several societal issues". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  6. 1 2 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. 1 2 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.
  8. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (23 July 2022). "IFilms's "Biruveri Vaahaka" coming to Dhiraagu TV". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  9. 1 2 "Dark Rain Chronicles coming to Baiskoafu". Hurihaa (in Divehi). 23 August 2022. Archived from the original on 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  10. ↑ Luba, Aminath (5 March 2023). ""Hindhukolheh" coming to MS Video Club tomorrow". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  11. ↑ Hameed Adam, Ahmed (16 March 2022). "First Motion Picture of "Hindhukolheh" is exciting". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  12. 1 2 3 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.
  13. 1 2 Jaishan, Ahmed (6 January 2023). "First episode of Mirai is intense". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  14. ↑ 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.
  15. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (29 December 2023). ""What Kanbalhi?" Here is the trailer of Kanbalhi". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  16. ↑ Luba, Amintah (5 March 2024). "Fureytha premiered; endless love for the film". ThePress (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  17. ↑ Lubaa, Aminath (12 October 2024). "Bibii: A great horror comedy; a riot of laughter". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  18. ↑ Luba, Aminath (24 November 2024). ""Dheydharu Ruin" Review: A different film". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 December 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  19. ↑ 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.
  20. ↑ 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.
  21. ↑ 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.
  22. ↑ 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.
  23. ↑ Lubaa, Aminath (6 January 2025). "Roaleemay tops Videoclub; reasons to watch the series". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  24. ↑ Laamiu, Ahmed (15 February 2025). "Here is the cast of DRE's "Feshumaai Nimun"". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
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