Hassan Afeef
Afeef in 2011
OccupationActor
Years active1982–2010

Hassan Afeef is a Maldivian film actor. He is celebrated as the actor being featured in the first Maldivian film and song.[1] He is also noted to be the actor to have worked with most directors away from home and acted in most films that were shot abroad.[1]

Career

In late 1979, Hassan Afeef, a cinema-goer used to watch several Bollywood films screened at limited cinemas in Maldives and imitate their acting afterwards among friends and family.[1] A group of Maldivians including Afeef came up with the idea of making a regional film for the Maldivian audience though several obstacles emerged including incapability to secure finance and equipment.[1] However, they were successful in acquiring a small camera which resulted in the first Maldivian song "Noorey Vidhee Moonun Roashan Ujaala" featuring Jim alongside Rahma.[1] Shot at Sultan Park, the song was leaked prior its official release hence Afeef dismissed the project of making a film with the team.[1]

After three years, under the helm of then Minister of Health, Musthafa Hussain, Afeef was cast as the lead for the first Maldivian film Thin Fiyavalhu (1982). The film tells a story of a romantic relationship between a girl who comes to Male' from an island and a boy who lives in the house she resides in Male'.[1] The film was accepted and appreciated by the audience.[1] In an interview, Afeef stated; "In the first film, little we did care about dialogue delivery. You are unsure of how you look and sound. It was made just for a namesake".[1]

In 1994, Afeef starred alongside Chilhiya Moosa Manik, Arifa Ibrahim, Lillian Saeed and Mariyam Haajara in Ibrahim Rasheed's family drama Dhevana An'bi.[1] He played the role of Shahid, a hotel manager who falls in love with a daughter of a wealthy bank manager.[1] The film revolves around a couple who get separated due to discrimination regarding social status by a cunning mother-in-law.[1] He was also part of the Mohamed Musthafa Hussain's critically acclaimed film Nufolhey Maa which focuses on a love triangle between a doctor, nurse and patient.[2]

Afeef played the role of a teacher who becomes involved in an immoral relationship with one of his students, in Amjad Ibrahim's debut direction Huras (1996).[3] The film was developed solely with the intention of winning Gaumee Film Awards though it failed to garner any award at 2nd Gaumee Film Awards ceremony.[4] In 1999, Afeef played the role of a friend counselling his best friend on dealing with his obsessed girlfriend in Ahmed Ibrahim's Nuruhunvi Loabi. Also, he starred opposite Reeko Moosa Manik, Niuma Mohamed and Mariyam Nazima as an unlucky lover in Easa Shareef-directed Emme Fahu Dhuvas (2000) which follows a devious woman who sunders her best-friend's upcoming marriage by creating false accusation and staging misleading impressions.[5] Mariyam Shauqee's widely acclaimed family drama television series Kahthiri was released during the following year, where he played the role of a mechanical engineer, living in a congested housing complex while dealing with several social issues.[6]

He next 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.[7] He was applauded for his performance as the short-tempered husband and a helpful friend, 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.[8]

Afeef played the role of Shathir, a notable historian, who came to a haunted uninhabited island to prepare a thesis for his PhD in Abdul Fattah's horror film Eynaa (2004).[9] It features Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Shah, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi, Ibrahim Jihad and Nashidha Mohamed as six colleagues who go on a picnic to the same island and their battle for survival.[10] The film garnered critical appreciation especially for its technical department and was a commercial success.[11]

Personal life

After quitting films, Afeef became more involved in politics.[1] He served as a member of Male' City Council administering 38 mosques.[1] Regarding his decision to step aside from the industry, Afeef noted: "I was missing prayers back then. I feared more about directors and producers insecurity when I have to wash my make-up off for each prayer, ultimately missing several prayers".[1]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1982 Thin Fiyavalhu — [1]
1989 Nufolhey Maa Shiyam [2]
1994 Dhevana An'bi Shahid [1]
1994 Zakham Asif [12]
1994 Karuna Nadheem [1]
1996 Huras Anil [4]
1997 Diary Arif [1]
1997 Dhefirin Shah
1999 Nuruhunvi Loabi Afeef Special appearance [4]
2000 Emme Fahu Dhuvas Shahid [5]
2001 Hithi Nimun Khalid [7]
2004 Eynaa Shathir [10]
2010 Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Himself Special appearance in the song "Annaashey Hinithun Velamaa" [13]

Short film

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Girlfriend Adhnan

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1997–1999 Kahthiri Azmee Main role; 78 episodes [6]
2002 Fahu Fiyavalhu Shiyam Ibrahim Main role; 5 episodes [1]
2003 Ujaalaa Raasthaa Hussain Manik Main role; 13 episodes [14]
2003–2004 Vaisoori Ziyad / Naeem In the segments "Loaiybaa Eku" and "Kurin Visnaa Dhevunu Nama" [15]
2003–2005 Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee Amir Main role; 44 episodes [8]
2004–2005 Loabi Nulibunas Ihusan Recurring role; 5 episodes [16]
2005 Baiveriyaa Badheeu Recurring role; 8 episodes [17]
2005 Fukkashi Ibrahim Manik Episode: "Buhdhi Boa" [18]
2006 Ikhthiyaaru Recurring role
2007 Aharenge Lha Daddy Ismail Main role

References

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  2. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (6 June 2016). "Born to be a legend". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 May 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  3. ↑ Abdulla, Azlifa (7 January 2017). "Amjey is unlucky when it comes to awards". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 22 December 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 Adhushan, Ahmed (23 December 2016). "Amjey shocked with his deserving award". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 22 December 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  5. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (25 January 2012). "10 reasons why Fathis Handhuvaru was liked by audience". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  6. 1 2 Ali, Ifraz (1 October 2019). "Where are all the drama series?". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  7. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (23 February 2012). "Top 10 Actresses in Malives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  8. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (28 June 2020). "Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee streaming on Baiskoaf". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  9. ↑ Maaha, Aishath (20 November 2017). "Fahthah quits film-making". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 December 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  10. 1 2 Maaha, Aishath (13 June 2016). "Kuda Hajja will always be a star though she fails to fulfill her dreams". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  11. ↑ Ahmed, Fazeena (20 December 2007). ""Vehey Vaarey Thereyn" lifts Best Film Award with six other awards". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  12. ↑ "National Award of Recognition 2009 – Chilhiya Moosa Manik". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 November 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  13. ↑ Naseer, Ismail (18 February 2010). "Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa to release on April 5". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2010-02-21. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  14. ↑ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (18 December 2020). "Star's Story: The friendly actor in the industry". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 February 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  15. ↑ Milna, Mariyam (8 February 2019). "Arifa Ibrahim – Star of the Day". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  16. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (6 September 2015). "Nahula Vs Tedry: Who among the two brought a revelation to Maldivian Cinema?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  17. ↑ Ashraf, Aisha (4 February 2018). "Where are all the drama series?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  18. ↑ "Kopee Mohamed Rasheed passed away". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). 12 November 2021. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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