Mohamed Abdulla (actor)
Mohamed Abdulla | |
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| Born | December 6, 1974 Maldives |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, film producer, politician |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Known for | Portrayal of Muhamma in Dheke Dhekeves series; political-themed comedy shorts; Member of Parliament for Ihavandhoo constituency |
Mohamed Abdulla (born on 6 December 1974) is a Maldivian actor, film producer, and political figure.
Acting career
Abdulla has acted in several feature films, such as Bulbulaa (1999) and the comedy-drama Majubooru Loabi (2000) directed by Amjad Ibrahim. The latter project, which achieved commercial success, was his sole collaboration with comedy icons Haajara Abdul Kareem and Sithi Fulhu.
His significant breakthrough came with his portrayal of Muhamma in the inaugural installment of the Dheke Dhekeves short film series (2004), which spanned six parts until 2012. The character Muhamma gained widespread popularity, leading to appearances in other productions including the short film series Falhi Sikunthu and the television series Mohamma Gaadiyaa. Additional prominent short film series he was involved in are Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu and Farihibe. Abdulla also took on production responsibilities for these projects through his own company, Dhekedheke Ves Productions.
In 2008, he released the period short film Faqeeru Koe, co-starring Sheela Najeeb, which is considered one of the most critically acclaimed short films in the Maldives. For this role, he received the Best Actor accolade in the short film category at the inaugural Maldives Film Awards. He secured a second Best Actor award at the 3rd Maldives Film Awards for his performance in the fourth episode of the Farihibe series.
Beginning in 2011, Abdulla ventured into political-themed comedy shorts including Siyaasee Vaccine (2011), 13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas (2012), and Siyaasee Koalhun (2012), featuring co-star Ismail Rasheed. These works were well-received by both critics and audiences alike and garnered him two further nominations for Best Actor in short films.
Political career
Abdulla was elected as a Member of Parliament representing Ihavandhoo constituency during the 2014 Maldivian parliamentary election, running under the Jumhooree Party banner within the then ruling coalition. Soon after, he shifted allegiance to the Progressive Party of Maldives, citing his dedication to advancing infrastructure development. In July 2017, he departed from this party after backing opposition efforts to impeach the former speaker. Following this, the Supreme Court ruled that he forfeited his parliamentary seat due to an anti-defection statute. After being absent from parliament for over a year, he was reinstated in October 2018. The following month, Abdulla joined the Maldivian Democratic Party, but was unsuccessful in retaining his seat either through party primaries or as an independent candidate.
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In 2011, Abdulla earned the title "Most Entertaining Actor" at the SunFM Awards 2010—an event organized by Sun Media Group celebrating notable personalities—and successfully retained this honor in the subsequent year.
Feature film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Bulbulaa | |||
| 2000 | Ajaaib | |||
| 2000 | Majubooru Loabi | Giritee | ||
| 2010 | Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa | Himself | Special appearance in the song "Annaashey Hinithun Velamaa" |
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 | Guest 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 | Self (cameo) | Featured in a song medley; Episode 09 |
| 2004 | 'Dhanmaanu' | Muhamma | |
| 2008 | 'Hammaa Mohammaa' | Muhamma | |
| 2009 | Mohamma Gaadiyaa | Muhamma | |
| 2010 | 'Mohamma Gaadiyaa 2' | Muhamma |
Other work
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| 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; five episodes |
- |
2008 |
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'Faqeeru Koe' |
Yes |
Short film |
- |
2009 |
scope = " row " |
'Hiyy Rohvaanulaa' |
Yes |
Feature film |
- |
2009 |
scope = " row " |
'Mohamma Gaadiyaa' |
Yes |
Drama series; five episodes |
- |
2009 |
scope = " row " |
'Dheke Dhekeves\ 5' |
Yes |
Short film |
- |
2010 |
scope = " row " |
'Loabeege Ninja' |
Yes |
Short film |
- |
2010 |
scope = " row " |
'Muhammaage Briefcase' |
Yes |
Short film |
- |
2010 |
scope = " row " |
'Veeraana' |
Yes |
Feature film; co-produced alongside Fathimath Nahula |
- |
2010 |
scope = " row " |
'\ Mohamma Gaadiyaa\ 2' |
Yes |
Drama series; five episodes |
- |
2010 |
scope = " row " |
'Niuma' |
Yes |
Feature film |
- |
2011 |
scope =" row " |
' Farihibe \3' |
Yes |
Short film |
- |
2011 |
scope =" row " |
Siyaasee Vaccine |
Yes |
Short film |
- |
2012 |
scope =" row " |
Dheke Dhekeves \6 |
Yes |
Short film |
- |
2012 |
scope =" row " |
13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas |
Yes |
Short film |
- |
2013
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scope =" row " |
Siyaasee Koalhun
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Yes
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Short film
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-
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2013
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scope =" row " |
Farihibe \4
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Yes
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Short film
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-
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2016
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scope =" row " |
Vafaatheri Kehiveriya
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Yes
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Feature film
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-
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2022–2023
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scope =" row " |
Lafuzu
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Yes
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Web series; thirty episodes
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-
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2024
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scope =" row " |
Ereahfahu
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Yes
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Web series; fifteen episodes
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-
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Accolades
}References
| Year | Award | Category | Work Nominated | Outcome | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1st Maldives Film Awards | Best Actor - Short Film | Faqeeru Koe | Template:Won | |
| 2nd SunFM Awards | Most Entertaining Actor | Template:Won | |||
| 2014 | 3rd Maldives Film Awards | Best Actor - Short Film | Farihibe 4 | Template:Won | |
| Siyaasee Koalhun | Template:Nom | ||||
| 13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas | Template:Nom | ||||
| 2015 | 6th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Costume Design | Hiyy Rohvaanulaa (shared with Niuma Mohamed) | Template:Nom | |
| 2017 | 8th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Actor - Short Film | Farihibe 4 | Template:Nom | |