Ali Ahmed (actor)

Ali Ahmed
Born(1971-10-01)1 October 1971
Sh. Komandoo, Maldives
Died13 March 2017(2017-03-13) (aged 45)
Male', Maldives
OccupationActor
Years active2004–2011

Ali Ahmed was a Maldivian film actor.

Career

In 2004, Ahmed played a brief role of a ten-pin bowler in Abdul Fattah's horror film Eynaa (2004), in which appear Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Shah, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi, Ibrahim Jihad and Nashidha Mohamed as six colleagues who go on a picnic to a haunted uninhabited island and their battle for survival.[1][2] The film garnered critical appreciation especially for its technical department and was a commercial success.[3] Yoosuf Shafeeu directed horror film Edhathuru was released in 2005 in which appeared Mohamed Shavin, Sheereen Abdul Wahid, Ahmed, Lufshan Shakeeb, Fathmath Neelam, Nadhiya Hassan, Ibrahim Sobah and Yoosuf Solih as eight friends who go to an island and how they fight to survive the horrific incidents that befall them.[4][2] The film was appreciated by critics, specifically praising its sound effects and was a commercial success.[3] At the 4th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, Ahmed was nominated as the Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film.[3] He collaborated with Fathimath Nahula for the first time in her critically and commercially successful romantic drama television series, Kalaage Haqqugaa (2005), to portray the role of Hussain, the younger brother from a non-identical twins who is forced to marry his sister-in-law.[5][6]

In 2008, Ahmed 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.[7] 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.[8] Ahmed next starred as twins (Riyaz and Niyaz), in Yoosuf Shafeeu and Fathimath Nahula's direction, Soora released in 2008.[9] The film was originally released as a television series to a positive response.[9]

In 2010, Ahmed starred in Abdul Fahtah's horror film Jinni alongside Ali Seezan and Mariyam Afeefa.[10] Based on true incidents that occurred in an island of Maldives, he played the friend of Javid who has been enthralled by a ghost. Prior to release, the film was marketed to be full of "suspense and uniqueness" compared to other Maldivian horror films. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics; the majority of them complaining for having the "same old feeling" of prior horror films though the performances were noted to be satisfactory. Despite the mixed reviews, the film witnessed a positive response at the box office, declaring it as a Mega-Hit.[11] His last film release was a collaboration with Amjad Ibrahim for his family drama Hithey Dheymee (2011) which received negative reviews from critics and was a box office disaster.[6]

Death

Ali Ahmed was pronounced dead on 13 March 2017 at 18:40 at H. Garden Beauty.[12] At the time of his death, Ahmed was sentenced to house arrest for drug importation.[12] After rumors that cause of his death was a drug overdose, Maldives Police Commission denied the rumors and confirmed that Ahmed had no external physical injuries.[12][13] His funeral prayer was performed at Aasahara Mosque.[12]

Filmography

Feature film
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2004 Eynaa Malakaa's lover [2]
2005 Edhathuru Azmee Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor [2]
2008 Yoosuf Mary's friend [7]
2008 Soora Riyaz / Niyaz [9]
2010 Jinni Fairooz [10]
2011 Hithey Dheymee Ahmed [6]

Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2005 Kalaage Haqqugaa Hussain Main role [5]

Accolades
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2007 4th Gaumee Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Edhathuru Nominated [3]

References
  1. Maaha, Aishath (20 November 2017). "Fahthah quits film-making". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 December 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  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.
  3. Nadheem, Ahmed (30 December 2007). "Winners of 4th Gaumee Film Awards". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  4. Musthafa, Mohamed (19 November 2018). "Soba returning to screen with "Kaaku?"". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  5. 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.
  6. Adhushan, Ahmed (26 September 2016). "Whats up with Hatharu Udhares Ayya?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  7. Ali, Ifraz (3 December 2018). "Audience never getting bored of Nahula's style". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 January 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  8. 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.
  9. "Kuda Ibbe's playlist of Best 10". Dho? (in Divehi). 18 January 2018. Archived from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  10. Naseer, Ismail (11 February 2010). "Positive comment for the film – Its a big achievement". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 February 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  11. Nadheem, Ahmed (29 April 2010). "Positive comment for the film – Its a big achievement". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 May 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  12. Fazeen, Mohamed (14 March 2017). "Police investigating Ayya's death". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  13. Shifleen, Aminath (14 March 2017). "Ayya's death most likely to be due to an overdose". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
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