Hussain Sobah

Hussain Sobah is a Maldivian film actor, music composer and playback singer.

Career

In 1995, Sobah featured in Mohamed Shiyaz's Dhushman alongside Mariyam Nisha, Aminath Rasheedha and Hamid Ali in pivotal roles. In the film, he plays the character Riyaz, an underprivileged young man who loses his girlfriend over social discrimination.[1]

Hamid Ali's Badhal was released in 1996, in which he starred alongside Hamid Ali, Niuma Mohamed and Waleedha Waleed as a twin; a mentally challenged young man with an immature attitude.[2] The following year, Sobah appeared alongside Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed as a middle-class talented vocalist in Amjad Ibrahim's Loabeega Aniyaa.[3] Sobah also appeared opposite Aishat Shirani in a Television Maldives production, Fun Asaru which follows two women; one searching for her mother and one fighting cancer.[4] He played the husband of the latter and a servant-turned-musician.[4] This was followed by the Ali Musthafa-directed Umurah (1999) opposite Jamsheedha Ahmed and Reeko Moosa Manik.[1]

In 2000, Sobah worked in two films. In his first release of the year, Sobah starred opposite Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed in Fathimath Nahula's debut direction Fahuneyvaa (2000) which portrays the love-conflict of a man between a prominent stage performer and a deaf-mute poor girl.[5] Sobah played the role of Ziyan Ali, a stage performer who marries a deaf-mute girl despite his family's disapproval.[6] His performance and the film received critical appreciation from critics and was a commercial success.[7] He next collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his comedy drama film Qurbaani (2000) starring opposite Mariyam Nisha and Yoosuf Shafeeu.[8] The film was a financially successful project.[8]

Sobah again collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim and Mariyam Nisha for the horror film Baaraige Fas (2009) where he produced and composed music for the song apart from starring as a news reporter.[9] The film follows a temptress vampire who goes on a killing spree to quench her thirst.[9] The film received mainly negative reviews from critics.[10]

After a break of five years, Sobah appeared onscreen for the family drama film, Aadheys (2014) directed by Abdul Faththaah and starring Niuma Mohamed, Amira Ismail, Moosa Zakariyya, Fathimath Azifa and Ali Azim in pivotal roles.[11] Filming was completed in 2011, though it was released three years later following the death of film producer Hassain Ali.[12] It revolves around a sacrificing mother and her affection towards her child.[11] Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics and failed to leave an impression commercially. Ismail Naail reviewing for Vaguthu wrote: "For a comeback, Sobah should have chosen another project. His performance is "bitter" and "unnatural". From the dialogue delivery to "over-expressive" hand movements, Sobah's acting is below-average at best".[13]

Filmography

As an actor
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
N/A Fun Asaru Sobah [4]
1995 Dhushman Riyaz [1]
1996 Badhal Hussain / Hassan [2]
1997 Loabeega Aniyaa Ahammaidhee / Soba [3]
1999 Umurah Niman [1]
2000 Fahuneyvaa Ziyan Ali [7]
2000 Qurbaani Hussain Sobah [8]
2009 Baaraige Fas Ziyad Also the producer and music composer [9]
2014 Aadheys Ahmed [13]

Selected discography as a composer

Accolades
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Original Song "Hiyy Rohvaanulaa" - Hiyy Rohvaanulaa Nominated [14]
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References
  1. 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.
  2. "Gaumee Inaam 2011 - Niuma Mohamed". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 April 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  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.
  4. "National Award of Recognition 2017 - Ibrahim Rasheed". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 May 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  5. Nadheem, Ahmed (21 October 2016). "4426 is a masterpiece by Nahula". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  6. Nadheem, Ahmed (1 October 2016). "Nahula at her peak; aiming for 50 shows". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  7. 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.
  8. Maaha, Aishath (27 November 2015). "Eupe and Isse; Better Actor and Famous Actor". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  9. Ibrahim, Nafahath (3 August 2018). "Maldivian Glitterati circa 1990s'". Edition. Archived from the original on 4 August 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  10. Haveeru Videos (26 June 2011). "Maldives Film Awards 2011 Nominations". Youtube (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
  11. Nadheem, Ahmed (8 September 2011). "Filming for "Aadheys" completed". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 July 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  12. Faisal, Ibrahim (24 April 2013). "Release of Aadheys postponed". Addu Live (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 November 2018. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  13. Nail, Ismail (10 October 2014). "Aadheys: A mixed bag". Vaguthu (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 November 2018. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  14. Nadheem, Ahmed (23 October 2015). "Yoope crowned Best Actor, Niuma received Best Actress, and Happy Birthday as the Best Film". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
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