Moosa Manik
Moosa Manik receiving an award
Manik receiving the National Award of Recognition, 2009
Born(1940-01-30)January 30, 1940
Male', Maldives
DiedAugust 24, 2021(2021-08-24) (aged 81)
Occupation(s)Actor, Screenwriter
Years active1982–2010

Moosa Manik commonly known as Chilhiya Moosa Manik (30 January 1940 – 24 August 2021) was a Maldivian film actor and writer.

Early life

In 1977, while studying at Majeediyya School, Manik participated in the theatre play performed to celebrate the Golden jubilee of Majeediyya School.[1] He then joined several other theatre performances as a hobby though his first priority lies in sketching and drawing, followed by writing.[1] His most notable performance as a theatre artist includes his role as Viyazor; the administrative chief of the Portuguese kingdom who invaded and ruled over Maldives.[1] His work as a theatre performer was appreciated by the government of Maldives and he was bestowed with the National Award of Recognition in 1983.[1]

Career

Manik made his screen debut in 1982 with a Television Maldives production titled Ghaazee Bandaarain where he reprised the role of Viyazor, which he performed in his previous theatre plays.[2] One of the earliest releases in Maldivian cinema, the film narrates the invasion of Portuguese in Maldives and the re-capturing of Malé by Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam.[3][2] His "authentic" performance was appreciated by the critics and audiences which resulted in him receiving several film offers from producers.[2]

In 1993, he appeared in Ibrahim Rasheed-directed film Beyvafaa where he played the role of a concerned father who disowns his son with regard to his decision to marry a blind orphan.[4] In his next release, Ahmed Nimal's Sitee, Manik portrayed a character who adopts an orphan and assists him in the search for his father.[4] The following year, Manik starred alongside Hassan Afeef, Arifa Ibrahim, Lillian Saeed and Mariyam Haajara in Ibrahim Rasheed's family drama Dhevana An'bi, in which he played the role of an underprivileged senior citizen who changed the life of an ordinary man with his intellects and determination..[3] The film revolves around a couple who gets separated due to social discrimination initiated by a cunning mother-in-law.[3]

Hamid Ali's Badhal was released in 1996, in which he starred alongside Ali, Hussain Sobah and Niuma Mohamed as a wealthy businessman who is being duped in a series of events caused due to a misunderstanding by a "non-existent" twin.[5] He also appeared in a Television Maldives production, Fun Asaru (1996) which follows two women; one searching for her mother and one fighting cancer.[6] This was followed by his brief role in Amjad Ibrahim's debut direction Huras (1996) which was developed with the sole intention of winning Gaumee Film Awards though it failed to garner any award at 2nd Gaumee Film Awards ceremony.[7][8] The next year, Manik appeared alongside Hussain Sobah, Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed as the father of an established actress who sacrifices her career for an underprivileged talented vocalist in Amjad Ibrahim's Loabeege Aniyaa.[9] Mariyam Shauqee's widely acclaimed family drama television series Kahthiri was released in 1998, where he played the role of the chief of the district council advocating for the right of citizens and was credited as the writer of the series along with Fathimath Nahula and Ibrahim Rasheed.[10]

In 2000, Manik starred alongside Ahmed Asim, Mariyam Nazima, Koyya Hassan Manik and Waleedha Waleed in Haajara Abdul Kareem-directed Ajaaib which depicts the relationship of two exemplary wives and their respective families regardless of societal norms.[11] Apart from playing the father of an emotionally immature wife in Amjad Ibrahim's comedy drama film, Majubooru Loabi (2000), he also featured as a wealthy businessman who marries a gold-digger in Aslam Rasheed's Shaalinee.[12][13] Besides, he appeared in year's most successful Maldivian film, Ahmed Nimal's horror classic Zalzalaa, where he played the spiritual old man treating a man possessed by a female spirit assigned to complete an unfulfilled prophecy.[14][15]

The following year, he starred in Ali Shameel's drama film Hithi Nimun (2001) opposite Mohamed Shavin, Mariyam Nisha and Sheereen Abdul Wahid, which follows the storyline of a stubborn young man who abandons his girlfriend when he discovers about her pregnancy.[16]

In 2003, Manik played a supporting role in Imad Ismail-directed horror film Araamagu Dhonkamana (2003) which narrates the story of a woman spirit who rises from the sea and marries a toddy extractor, disguised as a human being.[17] He also collaborated with Abdul Faththaah for his romantic disaster film, Hureemey Inthizaarugaa (2005) cast along with Ravee Farooq, Mariyam Zuhura, Waleedha Waleed, Ibrahim Jihad and Neena Saleem.[18] The film, heavily relied on the effect of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake on the Maldives, received favorable reviews from critics though it failed to perform financially.[18] Manik played the father of Reena, who has been traumatized by the events that lead to a big loss in her family.[18] Apart from playing the calm and genuine father in Abdul Faththaah-directed critically acclaimed television series, Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee (2003), Manik appeared in Fathimath Nahula's critically and commercially successful romantic drama television series, Kalaage Haqqugaa.[19][20]

Manik next appeared as a sorcerer in Hukuru Vileyrey (2006), co-directed by Aishath Rishmy and Aminath Rasheedha which was based on a novel published by Ibrahim Waheed on Haveeru Daily in 2003.[21][22] The film was a critical and commercial success while being considered as "one of the few acceptable horror film the Maldivian Film Industry has ever produced".[23][24] It was later released as 15 episodes television series with inclusion of several clips that were edited off while released in theatre.[25][26]

In 2008, Manik 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.[27] 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.[28]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1982 Ghaazee Bandaarain Viyazor [1]
1989 Nufolhey Maa Ibrahim Manik Also the writer [2]
1990 Loabi '90 Aashiya's father [29]
1991 Loabeege Thoofan Himself Special appearance [3]
1993 Imthihaan Doctor Special appearance [30]
1993 Beyvafaa Mohamed's father [4]
1993 Sitee Hameed's adoptive father [4]
1994 Dhevana An'bi Abdul Ghadir [3]
1994 Karuna Adam Manik [3]
1994 Zakham Moosafulhu Also the writer [2]
1996 Hagu An'bi Ajuwad [2]
1996 Fun Asaru Saleem [6]
1996 Hifehettumeh Neiy Karuna Moosabe [16]
1996 Edhuvas Hingajje Kasimfulhu [31]
1996 Badhal Moosa Manik [5]
1996 Huras Himself Special appearance [7]
1997 Loabeege Aniyaa Sofa's father [9]
1997 Heelaiy Thuhthu Seedhi [32]
1998 Sirru Thaufeeq [2]
1998 Ethoofaaneerey Fayaz's uncle [33]
2000 Ajaaib Iburey [11]
2000 Majubooru Loabi Shifna's father [13]
2000 Shaalinee Moosa Manik [12]
2000 Zalzalaa Mudhimbe [15]
2001 Hithi Nimun Katheeb [16]
2002 Loabi Nuvevununama Adambe [34]
2003 Araamagu Dhonkamana Mudhimbe [17]
2003 Edhi Edhi Hoadheemey Ahammad [35]
2004 Hama Himeyn Zahir [36]
2005 Hureemey Inthizaarugaa Mannan [18]
2006 Hukuru Vileyrey Adam Manik [22]
2008 Yoosuf Adambe [27]
2010 Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Himself Special appearance in the song "Annaashey Hinithun Velamaa" [37]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1994 Muhammedhu Rashoollulah Pharaoh Voice-over
1997–1999 Kahthiri Ahmed Manik Also the co-writer
Recurring role; 10 episodes		 [10]
1998–1999 Aisha Doctor Guest role; Episode 3 [30]
2000 Dharifulhu Teacher Television film
Special appearance
2002 Fahu Fiyavalhu Mizna's teacher Recurring role; 5 episodes [38]
2003 Ujaalaa Raasthaa Basheer Main role; 13 episodes [39]
2003–2004 Vaisoori Various roles 3 segments; 16 episodes [40]
2003-2004 Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee Saeed Recurring role; 9 episodes [20]
2004 Vahum Moosa Television film
2004–2005 Loabi Nulibunas Hussain Saeed Recurring role; 2 episodes [41]
2005 Kalaage Haqqugaa Habeeb Recurring role [10]
2005–2006 Fukkashi Various roles Main role; 13 episodes [42]
2005–2006 Kuramey Vadhaaee Salaam Magistrate Guest role; "Episode 8" [43]

Short film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1996 Kolhukehi Principal
2009 Pink Fairy Teacher [44]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
1983 National Award of Recognition Performing Arts - Theatre performance Won [1]
1995 Aafathis Awards – 1995 Best Story Zakham Won [2]
Best Dialogue Zakham Won [2]
1997 Aafathis Awards – 1996 Best Supporting Actor Hagu An'bi Won [2]
2008 2nd Miadhu Crystal Award Lifetime Achievement Award Won [45]
2009 National Award of Recognition Performing Arts - Acting Won [2]

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