Sharaf Abdulla

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Sharafudheen Abdulla
Sharaf Fureytha Premier.jpg
Sharaf at Fureytha Premier
Born (1991-08-04) 4 August 1991 (age 32)
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]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2021 Mazloom AidhinMain role in "Chapter 1: Mazloom" [6]
2021 Girlfriends HassanGuest role; "Episode: Crossroads" [17]
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 Yaaraa EddyMain role [18]

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