Mohamed Abdulla
Abdulla at Parliament opening ceremony, 2015
Born (1974-12-06) 6 December 1974
HA. Ihavandhoo, Maldives
NationalityMaldivian
Occupation(s)Producer, actor, politician
Years active1999–present
Member of Parliament for Ihavandhoo constituency
In office
2014–2019
Succeeded byMohamed Shifau

Mohamed Abdulla (born 6 December 1974) is a Maldivian film producer, actor and a politician.

Career

Acting career

In his career, Abdulla starred in a limited feature films; Bulbulaa (1999) and Amjad Ibrahim's comedy drama film Majubooru Loabi (2000).[1] The latter being a commercial success, marks the only collaboration of Abdulla with legendary comedy actors, Haajara Abdul Kareem and Sithi Fulhu.[1]

Abdulla made his career breakthrough with the role Muhamma in the first installment of Dheke Dhekeves (2004) short film series which extended until the sixth installment, released in 2012.[2] The success of the character Muhamma retained with several other projects including the short film series, Falhi Sikunthu and the television series, Mohamma Gaadiyaa.[2] Other successful short film series of Abdulla includes the short film series, Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu and Farihibe.[2] Apart from starring in these films, Abdulla served as the producer from his production company, Dhekedheke Ves Productions.[3][2]

In 2008, he released the period short film Faqeeru Koe starring opposite Sheela Najeeb which was considered as one of the "best critically acclaimed short film" made in local cinema.[4] At the 1st Maldives Film Awards ceremony, he was bestowed with the Best Actor award in the short films category.[5] He received the second award from the same category in the 3rd Maldives Film Awards ceremony, for the titular role in the fourth installment of the Farihibe series.[6]

From 2011, the theme of his comedy films expanded into political drama genre where short films Siyaasee Vaccine (2011), 13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas (2012) and Siyaasee Koalhun (2012), all starring opposite Ismail Rasheed were released to positive response from critics and audience.[3] The latter two fetched him further two nominations in the Best Actor - Short film category.[7]

Political career

Abdulla contested in the 2014 Maldivian parliamentary election and was elected as the Member of Parliament for Ihavandhoo constituency on a Jumhooree Party ticket as part of the former ruling coalition.[8] However, citing a pledge to work with the government to deliver infrastructure projects, he signed for the Progressive Party of Maldives shortly after the elections.[8] In July 2017, Abdulla left the party after backing the opposition's bid to impeach the former speaker.[9] Shortly after, the Supreme Court announced that he has lost his seat over an anti-defection ruling.[8] After more than a year out of parliament, in October 2018, he was reinstated as the Member of Parliament.[10] In November 2018, he signed for the Maldivian Democratic Party but fails to contest to back his seat as the parliament member for Ihavandhoo constituency through the party's primary and individually.[11]

Media image

In 2011, Abdulla was voted as the "Most Entertaining Actor" in the SunFM Awards 2010, an award night ceremony initiated by Sun Media Group to honour the most recognized personalities in different fields, during the previous year, while defending the award in the next year.[12]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1999 Bulbulaa
2000 Ajaaib
2000 Majubooru Loabi Giritee [1]
2010 Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Himself Special appearance in the song "Annaashey Hinithun Velamaa" [13]

Short film

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Dheke Dhekeves 1 Muhamma
2004 Falhi Sikunthu 1 Muhamma
2005 Dheke Dhekeves 2 Muhamma
2005 Falhi Sikunthu 2 Muhamma
2006 Mohamma Kalo V/S Bao Kalo MK
2006 Dheke Dhekeves 3 Muhamma
2006 Salhibe Muhamma Kaloa Special appearance
2006 Dheke Dhekeves 4 Muhamma
2006 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 1 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu
2006 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 2 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu
2007 Bunyey Bunyey Dhon Aadhanu
2007 Farihibe 1 Farihibe
2007 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 3 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu
2007 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 4 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu
2007 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 5 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu
2008 Vathukiba Hazaaru
2008 Farihibe 2 Farihibe
2008 Faqeeru Koe Kaasimfulhu
2009 Dheke Dhekeves 5 Muhamma
2010 Loabeege Ninja Ninja
2010 Muhammaage Briefcase Muhamma
2011 Farihibe 3 Farihibe
2011 Siyaasee Vaccine Waseem
2012 Dheke Dhekeves 6 Muhamma
2012 13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas Hussainfulhu
2013 Siyaasee Koalhun
2013 Farihibe 4 Farihibe

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Reysham Himself Special appearance in the song medley; Episode 09
2004 Dhanmaanu Muhamma
2008 Hammaa Mohammaa Muhamma
2009 Mohamma Gaadiyaa Muhamma
2010 Mohamma Gaadiyaa 2 Muhamma

Other work

Year Title Producer Writer Notes
2004 Dheke Dhekeves 1 Yes Yes Short film
2004 Falhi Sikunthu 1 Yes Short film
2004 Edhathuru Yes Feature film
2005 Dheke Dhekeves 2 Yes Yes Short film; co-written with Ravee Farooq
2005 Falhi Sikunthu 2 Yes Short film
2006 Mohamma Kalo V/S Bao Kalo Yes Short film
2006 Dheke Dhekeves 3 Yes Short film
2006 Hithuge Edhun Yes Feature film
2006 Hiyani Yes Feature film
2006 Dheke Dhekeves 4 Yes Short film
2006 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 1 Yes Short film
2006 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 2 Yes Short film
2007 Bunyey Bunyey Yes Short film
2007 Hiyy Ekaniveemaa Yes Short film
2007 Farihibe 1 Yes Short film
2007 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 3 Yes Short film
2007 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 4 Yes Short film
2007 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 5 Yes Short film
2007 Handi Kujjaa Yes Short film
2008 Vathukiba Yes Short film
2008 Farihibe 2 Yes Short film
2008 Hammaa Mohammaa Yes Drama series; 5 episodes
2008 Faqeeru Koe Yes Short film
2009 Hiyy Rohvaanulaa Yes Feature film
2009 Mohamma Gaadiyaa Yes Drama series; 5 episodes
2009 Dheke Dhekeves 5 Yes Short film
2010 Loabeege Ninja Yes Short film
2010 Muhammaage Briefcase Yes Short film
2010 Veeraana Yes Feature film; co-produced with Fathimath Nahula
2010 Mohamma Gaadiyaa 2 Yes Drama series; 5 episodes
2010 Niuma Yes Feature film
2011 Farihibe 3 Yes Short film
2011 Siyaasee Vaccine Yes Short film
2012 Dheke Dhekeves 6 Yes Short film
2012 13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas Yes Short film
2013 Siyaasee Koalhun Yes Short film
2013 Farihibe 4 Yes Short film
2016 Vafaatheri Kehiveriya Yes Feature film
2022–present Lafuzu Yes Web series; 30 episodes

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2011 1st Maldives Film Awards Best Actor - Short Film Faqeeru Koe Won [4]
2nd SunFM Awards Most Entertaining Actor Won [12]
2014 3rd Maldives Film Awards Best Actor - Short Film Farihibe 4 Won [6]
Siyaasee Koalhun Nominated [7]
13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas Nominated [7]
2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Costume Design Hiyy Rohvaanulaa (shared with Niuma Mohamed) Nominated [14]
2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actor - Short Film Farihibe 4 Nominated [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Maaha, Aishath (6 February 2018). "Memories of Haajara and Sihthifulhu will always linger". Dho (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Hussain, Fazleen (11 March 2016). "Muhamma returns to film industry after five years". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 Adhushan, Ahmed (12 December 2017). "8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  4. 1 2 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.
  5. ↑ "Reminiscing the Maldives Film Awards: A throwback party". Haveeru. 30 April 2014. Archived from the original on 5 April 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  6. 1 2 "Maldives Film Awards Nominations ous". Sun (in Divehi). 29 April 2014. Archived from the original on 3 June 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  7. 1 2 3 Nadheem, Ahmed (29 April 2014). "Maldives Film Awards Nominations out". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 April 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  8. 1 2 3 "MP Muhamma joins MDP". Maldives Independent. 21 November 2018. Archived from the original on 19 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  9. ↑ "MP Muhamma left PPM". Mihaaru (in Divehi). 10 July 2017. Archived from the original on 19 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  10. ↑ Abdulla, Shaina (30 October 2018). "Supreme Court announces verdicts on remaining four disqualified lawmakers". The Edition. Archived from the original on 19 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  11. ↑ Shifleen, Aminath (4 March 2019). "4 members who lost the primary to contest as individual candidates". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  12. 1 2 "SunFM Awards 2010: Thasmeen awarded as the Personality of the Year". Sun (in Divehi). 5 May 2013. Archived from the original on 18 March 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  13. ↑ Naseer, Ismail (18 February 2010). "Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa to release on April 5". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 February 2010. Retrieved 22 September 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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