Hamid Ali

Hamid Ali
Hamdhan attending Olympus reopening ceremony, 2023
NationalityMaldivian
Occupation(s)Director, producer, actor and writer
Years active1993–present

Hamid Ali is a Maldivian film director, producer, actor and writer.

Career

In 1993, Ali starred in two films; Mithutu and Vari. The following year, he starred alongside Hassan Afeef, Arifa Ibrahim, Lillian Saeed and Mariyam Haajara in Ibrahim Rasheed's family drama Dhevana An'bi, in which he played a negative character, Amjad who separates a happy couple for enmity.[1] The film revolves around a couple who gets separated due to social discrimination initiated by a cunning mother-in-law.[1] In 1995, he wrote and starred in Mohamed Shiyaz's film Dhushman alongside Mariyam Nisha and Hussain Sobah.[2] The following year, Ali released his drama film, Badhal, in which he starred alongside Hussain Sobah and Niuma Mohamed as a wealthy and pride businessman who is being duped in a series of events caused due to a misunderstanding by a "non-existent" twin.[3]

Ali appeared alongside Hussain Sobah, Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed as a producer and Romeo who is ready to go extreme extent to win his love in Amjad Ibrahim's Loabeega Aniyaa (1997).[4] This was followed by his role a supportive friend in his film, Dhefirin opposite Hassan Afeef, Jamsheedha Ahmed and Asad Shareef.[5] It marks the first Maldivian film that has been primarily shot in Sri Lanka.[5] The following year, he directed, produced and wrote the film Mila Handhuvaru (1998) co-starring Mariyam Nisha and Mohamed Hassan which received mixed reviews from critics.[6]

Yoosuf Shafeeu directed horror film Edhathuru was released in 2004 which appears Mohamed Shavin, Sheeren Abdul Wahid, Ali Ahmed, Lufshan Shakeeb, Fathmath Neelam, Nadhiya Hassan, Ibrahim Sobah and Yoosuf Solih as eight friends who go on a picnic to a haunted uninhabited island and their battle for survival.[7][8] The film garnered critical appreciation specially for its sound effect and was a commercial success.[9]

In 2008, Ali 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.[10] 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 was attained a blockbuster status at box office.[11]

In 2009, Hamid was cast as a hardworking father who experiences some unexplained supernatural activities in Amjad Ibrahim's romantic horror film Udhabaani featured alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Amira Ismail and Aminath Shareef.[12] Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics thought it performed well at box office, making it Ibrahim's most successful venture.[13]

In 2010, Ali starred in Abdul Fahtah's horror film Jinni alongside Ali Seezan and Mariyam Afeefa.[14] Based on true incidents that occurred in an island of Maldives, he played the role of a spell-maker. Prior to release the film was marketed to be full of "suspense and uniqueness" compared to other mediocre Maldivian horror films. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics; majority of them complaining for having the "same old feeling" of prior horror flicks though the performance were noted to be satisfactory. Despite the mixed reviews, the film witnessed a positive response at the box office, screening a total of twenty two housefull shows in Male', declaring it as a Mega-Hit.[15]

Ali released his sixth direction, a family drama Laelaa produced and written by Ali and starring Yoosuf Shafeeu and Amira Ismail in lead roles.[16] The film revolves around two daughters who were forced to arranged marriage by their parent.[16] His screenplay and direction received negative response from critics; "Laela is too slow and dragged, some scenes get too lengthy leaving the audience yawning at boredom. The story is predictable and lacks reality".[16] The film was declared a flop at box office.[17]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1993 Mithuru
1993 Vari Zahir
1994 Dhevana An'bi Amjad [1]
1995 Dhushman Hamid Also the writer [2]
1996 Yatheem Special appearance
1996 Badhal Wafir Also the director and writer [3]
1997 Loabeega Aniyaa Niyaz [4]
1997 Dhefirin Junaid Also the director [5]
1998 Mila Handhuvaru Hamid Also the director and writer [6]
1998 Dhauvaa Seema's Doctor Special appearance [6]
2004 Sandhuravirey 2 Doctor Special appearance [18]
2004 Edhathuru Hamid [8]
2008 Yoosuf Yasir's friend [10]
2009 Udhabaani Adamfulhu Also the producer [13]
2010 Jinni Spell-maker Special appearance [14]
2011 Hafaraaiy Maajidh
2011 Laelaa Ahamma Also the director, producer and writer [16]
2013 Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D Hassana [19]
2019 Kaaku? Ayyoob [20]
2024 Udhabaani 2 Moosafulhu Also the producer [21]
TBA Dheythee Aniyaa Also the producer

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1994 Inthizaaru Nadhir
1998 Un'hoo Thakuraa Zahir Teledrama
2000 Kashithanmathi Saleem Teledrama
2004 Kamana Vareh Neiy Aadhanu Main role; 4 episodes [22]
2005 Baiveriyaa Amir Recurring role; 3 episodes [23]
2008 Soora Fuwad Recurring role; 5 episodes [24]
2009 Mihithah Loabi Dheyshey Jaufar Recurring role; 7 episodes [25]
2021 Aharenves Loabivey Seytu Main role (season 2); 7 episodes [26]
2022 Rimsha Qadir Main role; 13 episodes [27]
2023 Yaaraa Customer Guest role; "Episode 1" [28]

Short film

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Ereyge Fahun Najfa's father
2007 Jinneenge Dharubaaru Sabrang / Arnaas / Kahurab Also the producer and writer
2007 Nudhaashe Dhookohfaa Loabivaa Thuhthu
2007 Kudafoolhaai Paree Dhahtha Gaagan'du Hamid
2007 Kuri Inthizaaruge Nimun Umar
2007 Kurafi Dhaadha Gaagan'du Hamid / Bopman
2008 Girlfriend
2009 Santhi Mariyan'bu 3 Mudhimbe

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