Ali Shameel
Occupation(s)Actor, director
Years active1992–present

Ali Shameel is a Maldivian film actor and director.

Career

In 1986, Shameel took part in a stage-play titled CDS-6, alongside Kashima Shakir, Mohamed Rasheed and Chilhiya Moosa Manik which was appreciated among the audience and he continues to feature in several other stage dramas.[1] In 1992, Shameel made his career debut in Ahmed Sharmeel and Ibrahim Waheed's family drama film Dhon Manma (1992) alongside Haajara Abdul Kareem, Ibrahim Shakir and Sharmeel.[1][2] The film tells the story of a step-mother who strives to create a bond with her step-kids.[2] This was followed by his performance as a violent boyfriend in the Abdulla Shujau's Nafrathu (1994) starring opposite Aishath Shiranee and written by himself.[1] Shameel also appeared in a Television Maldives production, Fun Asaru (1996) which follows two women; one searching for her mother and one fighting cancer.[3]

Easa Shareef's horror film Fathis Handhuvaru was released in 1997, in which Shameel starred opposite Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed.[4] The film tells a conflicting love story of a married young woman who falls in love with a ghost and the consequences when her family expands from either side.[5] He played the character Ihusan, a man being married to a fearless lady who has been trapped in the powers of a ghost.[4] The film is celebrated as the most successful Maldivian film with the highest number of shows screened upon release.[6] It was also widely appreciated by the critics and was considered to be the "all time favorite" Maldivian film.[4] The same year, he played the role of a caring father in Abdulla Sujau-directed Laila (1997), followed by his collaboration with Faththaah for the romantic drama series, Aisha (1998) where he played the caring friend of an abusive husband.[7][8] Mariyam Shauqee's widely acclaimed family drama television series Kahthiri was released during the same year, where he played the role of a taxi driver and a father of a Thalassemia patient, living in a congested housing complex while dealing with several social issues.[9]

In 2000, Shameel played the role of Saleem, the college principal, in Hussain Adil's romance Hiyy Halaaku.[10] The plot combines two love triangles set years apart. The first half covers friends on a college campus, while the second tells the story of a widower's young daughter who tries to reunite her dad with his old friend.[11] The film was an unofficial remake of Karan Johar's romantic drama film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji in the lead roles.[12]

It was followed by the year's most successful Maldivian film, Ahmed Nimal's horror classic Zalzalaa (2000) where Shameel played the role of Ibrahim, a hardworking father who gets enthralled by a female jinn.[13] The film follows a man who lost his life and endangered his whole family while being lured by a female spirit sent off to complete an unfulfilled prophecy.[14] The same year, he starred opposite Mariyam Haleem in the Easa Shareef-directed romantic horror film 2000 Vana Ufan Dhuvas (2000), in which he portrays the role of a cursed father lying on death bed.[15]

The following year, he starred as the father of an obsessive lover in Aslam Rasheed's romantic thriller film Dheevaanaa which was an unofficial remake of Ram Gopal Varma's romantic thriller Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2001) starring Urmila Matondkar, Fardeen Khan and Sonali Kulkarni.[16] The film narrates the story of a woman who falls in love with an already married photographer and sets out to get what she wants, no matter what the consequences may be.[17] It was followed by his drama film Hithi Nimun (2001) featuring opposite Mohamed Shavin and Sheereen Abdul Wahid, which narrates the storyline of a stubborn young man who abandons his girlfriend when he discovers about her pregnancy.[17]

He then stepped into Fathimath Nahula's critically and commercially successful romantic drama television series, Kalaage Haqqugaa (2005) to portray the role of Faiz, a depressive father mourning over his deceased son.[18][19] He rose to widespread prominence in the television industry with his performance as a businessman and protective father in the Arifa Ibrahim-directed critically acclaimed television series, Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun (2005) which revolves around two best-friends involved in extra-marital affairs and who fail to practice their duty as husband and wife.[20] Starring alongside Niuma Mohamed, Lufshan Shakeeb, Ahmed Asim, Aminath Rasheedha and Mariyam Shakeela, the series was listed as one of the most successful television series.[18] The following year, he again collaborated with the team of Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun for Arifa Ibrahim's another romantic television drama series, Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees (2006) which consists of fifty episodes.[18] The series which follows the vengeance and retribution two best-friends go through when they both love the same person, features Mohamed in a conflicted role a husband hiding the truth of his first marriage.[18]

In 2008, he appeared 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.[21] Featuring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Nimal, Fauziyya Hassan, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asim, the film is considered to include the most prominent actors in a Maldivian film.[21] He played the role of a judge hearing the statements regarding a family conflict.[21] The film received widespread critical acclaim and was attained a blockbuster status at the box office.[22][23] The film was the Maldivian official entry at 2009 SAARC Film Festivals and holds the privilege of being the opening film of the festival.[24][22] The next year, he collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his horror film Baaraige Fas, cast alongside Mariyam Nisha, Hussain Sobah, Amira Ismail, and Mariyam Shakeela.[25] The film follows a temptress vampire who goes into a killing spree to quench her thirst.[25] The film received mainly negative reviews.[26]

Shameel began 2011 in a brief role as a friend of Faheema who has been arrested for being allegedly involved in counterfeit dollars business, in the Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama Loodhifa.[27] Featuring an ensemble cast, the film deals with modern social issues in society told from the different perspectives of the characters.[28] Made on a budget of MVR 600,000, the film was declared a commercial failure though it received wide critical acclaim.[27] It was followed by Amjad Ibrahim's suspense thriller film Hafaraaiy in which hec starred alongside Amira Ismail, Mariyam Shakeela, Yoosuf Shafeeu and Fathimath Fareela, which was a critical and commercial failure.[29] Based on a real incident, the film narrates a story of a cannibal woman addicted to eating human flesh, how she victimised the inhabitants with her face covered in a veil.[29] The film received criticism for its "fragile" plot, "unnecessary" characters though its makeup was appreciated.[29] Ahmed Naif from Sun wrote: "neither scientifically nor psychologically, it has been proven in the film how a chicken addict turns to be a cannibal. The film slides from a suspense thriller to a comedy for its inclusion of inconceivable details".[29] He again collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his family drama Hithey Dheymee (2011) which received negative reviews from critics and was a box office failure.[30]

Shameel's only release of 2012 was Abdul Faththaah's romantic film Love Story alongside Ali Seezan and Aishath Rishmy.[31] He played the role of an island chief while his performance and film received a negative response from critics.[32] Displeased with the screenplay and performance of the actors, Nadheem of Haveeru wrote: "None of the actors were given scope to build their characters and none was able to justify their character. With excessive emotional scenes, actors were exposed to over-acting and nothing more".[32]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1992 Dhon Manma Shareef [2]
1994 Nafrathu Nahid Also the writer [1]
1996 Fun Asaru Hana's uncle [3]
1997 Laila Faiz [8]
1997 Fathis Handhuvaru Ihusan [4]
1997 Heelaiy Adhil Special appearance [33]
1998 Dhauvaa Hassan Manik [10]
2000 2000 Vana Ufan Dhuvas Mohamed Fulhu [15]
2000 Hiyy Halaaku Saleem [10]
2000 Zalzalaa Ibrahim [14]
2000 Saahibaa Fahumee [8]
2000 Namoonaa
2001 Dheevaanaa Anwar [17]
2001 Hithi Nimun Ahmed Also the director [17]
2004 Dharinnahtakai Muneez [34]
2004 Hama Himeyn Adnan [35]
2008 Yoosuf Judge [21]
2009 Baaraige Fas Nizar [25][26]
2010 Vakinuvinama Waheed [36]
2011 Loodhifa Saleem [27]
2011 Hafaraaiy
2011 Hithey Dheymee Shameel [30]
2011 E Bappa Sheeza's step-father Special appearance [37]
2012 Love Story Rishfa's father [32]
2017 Bos Maish's father [38]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1994 Hithi Thajuribaa Saleem Main role [39]
1994 Inthizaaru Saleem Main role
1996 Badhunaam Wafir (Vaakudey) Teledrama
1996 Riheyfai Mahchah Foi Shiyan Teledrama
1997–1999 Kahthiri Mausoom Main role; 78 episodes [9]
1998–1999 Aisha Saleem Main role [7]
2000 Dharifulhu Saleem Teledrama
2003 Ujaalaa Raasthaa Adamfulhu Main role; 13 episodes [40]
2003–2004 Vaisoori Various roles 7 segments; 33 episodes [41]
2003-2004 Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee Abdul Samad Hussain Recurring role; 7 episodes [42]
2004 Kamana Vareh Neiy Yoonus Main role; 5 episodes [18]
2005 Kalaage Haqqugaa Faiz Main role; 13 episodes [18]
2005–2006 Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun Naseer Main role; 52 episodes [20]
2006–2007 Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees Saleem Recurring role; 50 episodes [18]
2007-2008 Vimlaa Vimla's father
2008 Manzilakee Thee Ey Magey Main role; 26 episodes
2009 Mohamma Gaadiyaa Yoosube Recurring role; 4 episodes [43]
2016 Bithufangi 2
2019–2020 Haasaa Ramzy Main role; 11 episodes [44]
2020 Hanaa Hameedh Main role; 13 episodes [45]
2021 Rumi á Jannat Nadhir's neighbor Guest role; Episode: "Keefahu Mashah Rann" [46]
2022 Giritee Loabi Faheem Guest role; "Episode 14" [47]
2022 Bridge Saleem Main role; 10 episodes [48]
2022 Yasna Shareef Main role; 15 episodes [49]
2022 Dark Rain Chronicles Yasir Main role in the segment "Party" [50]

Short film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2006 Nukan'daa Khalidh
2007 Jinneenge Dharubaaru Dhon Rahabeyya [51]
2007 Magey Dharifulhu Ahmed Nashid
2007 Nama Nama Usmaan Usman
2007 E Soru Idrees
2007 Nukandaa 2 Khalidh
2007 E Soru 2 Idrees
2007 Badi Edhuru Investigation Officer [52]
2008 No Money Full Beggy Katheeb [51]
2008 Dhanthura Ishqee Abdul [53]
2009 Dheulhi Ehnuvi Dhiulhi Shakir
2009 Fahun Rangalhuvaane Dhon Seedhi Also the director [53]
2009 Dhanna Nudhanna Usman [53]
2009 Beyinsaafu Magistrate [53]
2009 Fahun Rangalhuvaane 2 Dhon Seedhi Also the director
2010 Dhanna Nudhanna 2 Usman [53]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
1998 Aafathis Awards - 1997 Best Supporting Actor Fathis Handhuvaru Won [54]

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