Ahmed Azmeel

Ahmed Azmeel is a Maldivian film actor.

Career

Azmeel made his film debut in Aishath Rishmy-directed Fanaa (2010) alongside Rishmy and Aminath Rasheedha.[1] Based on a novel published by Waheed titled Balgish, he played the role of a gangster.[1] Upon release, the film received mixed to negative reviews from critics; Ali Naafiz from Haveeru Daily classified the film as the "worst Maldivian film released so far" during the year, criticing the performance of lead.[1] However, other critics found the performance of Azmeel to be "good for a starter".[1] His debut performance garnered him a nomination for Best Actor at the 6th Gaumee Film Awards while winning the Best Male Debut award at the Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012.[2][3]

The following year, Azmeel appeared in Aishath Ali Manik's romantic horror film Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? (2011) opposite Aishath Rishmy.[4] Inspired by the horror romantic thriller Bollywood film Darling (2007), pre-production of the film was started in 2007 and shot in Sri Lanka.[4] It revolves around a man who cheats on his wife with his secretary, and how his life slides to a haunting shift when he accidentally kills his mistress.[4] The film and his performance received negative reviews from critics.[4] "Azmeel does not seem to be in his form this time; He is weak in delivering sequences with different emotions. He tries hard in the emotional grief scenes, but fails to impress the audience".[4] The film did little business at boxoffice and was declared a flop.[4] His next release was a family drama Hiyy Yaara Dheefa (2011), written and directed by him, starred alongside Aishath Rishmy, Niuma Mohamed, Ali Seezan and Aminath Rasheedha.[5] The film received negative reviews from critics pointing similarities between Bollywood comedy-drama film Ishq (1997) and Kundan Shah's family drama Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002).[6] The film revolves around four young people from different social classes fall in love with partners who do not meet with their parents' approval.[6] The film did not succeed financially, and his work as a writer, actor and director was disapproved by critics.[6]

In 2016, Azmeel appeared in Hussain Munawwar's Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee alongside Aminath Rishfa.[7] Critics gave the film negative reviews and considered Azmeel's performance as Kamal, to be "boring" while criticising the character development.[8] Despite the negative reviews, the film did average business at the end of its run.[9] His next release of the year was Ali Seezan-directed romantic film Vafaatheri Kehiveriya alongside Maleeha Waheed.[10] The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics.[11][11] Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed Baiveriyaa (2016), a comedy film featuring an ensemble cast was his second release of the year.[12] The film revolves around an aspiring actress who flees from her family to pursue a career in the industry and the suspicions and confusions that arise.[13] Upon release the film was positively received by critics. Nazim Hassan of Avas applauded the comic timing of the characters and mentioned that Azmeel showed "improvements from his earlier work".[14] The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of the year.[15]

In 2018, Azmeel appeared in Mariyam Moosa's directorial debut romantic film Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah.[16] The entire film was shot in Sri Lanka.[17] It was moderately received by critics; Aminath Lubaa reviewing from Sun praised the music and story of the film though she opined the performance from the actors including Azmeel, could have been better.[18] In May 2018, it was premiered in Sri Lanka, and played two housefull shows at Mount Lavinia Cinema.[19]

Personal life

In May 2007, Azmeel married one of his co-stars Aishath Rishmy; with whom he shared screen space in many songs.[20] The couple were divorced in 2013.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2010 Fanaa Aadhan "Aadey" Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor
Maldives Film Award for Best Male Debut		 [1]
[3][2]
2011 Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? Azeen [4]
2011 Hiyy Yaara Dheefa Anil Also the director [6]
2016 Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee Kamal [8]
2016 Vafaatheri Kehiveriya N/A [11]
2016 Baiveriyaa Yanish [14]
2018 Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah Amir [18]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actor Fanaa Nominated [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Nafiz, Ali (15 July 2010). "Fanaa: Proof of Yaaraa's immaturity". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 2010-07-18. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
  2. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (5 July 2012). "Winners of Maldives Film Awards". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 Nadheem, Ahmed (23 October 2015). "Yoope crowned Best Actor, Niuma received Best Actress, and Happy Birthday as the Best Film". Avas (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 24 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Nadheem, Ahmed (19 May 2011). ""Kuhveriyakee Kaakuhey" Whose fault?". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  5. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (13 October 2011). ""Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" premiered". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 11 October 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Nadheem, Ahmed (20 October 2011). ""Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" review". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 11 October 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  7. ↑ "Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee's First show full, Tickets available at four spots" (in Dhivehi). Sun. 26 February 2016. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  8. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (6 April 2016). "The actual reason of "Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee"" (in Dhivehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  9. ↑ Jaishan, Ahmed (5 March 2016). "Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee premiered to a positive response" (in Dhivehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  10. ↑ Maahaa, Aishath (9 April 2016). ""Vafaatheriya Kehiveriya" is almost complete: Seezan" (in Dhivehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  11. 1 2 3 Nadheem, Ahmed (5 June 2016). ""Vafaatheriya Kehiveriya" is not bad: Here is the reason behind its failure" (in Dhivehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  12. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (14 December 2016). "Last film of the year, "Baiveriyaa" releasing today". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  13. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (3 January 2017). "Two shows of "Baiveriya" screening at olympus this week". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  14. 1 2 Hassan, Nazim (17 December 2016). "Baiveriyaa: A fun and entertaining film". Avas (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  15. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (2 January 2017). "What was the best film of last year?". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  16. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (23 November 2017). ""Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" might turn out to be a beautiful romantic film". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  17. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (24 March 2018). "A new teaser of "Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" released". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  18. 1 2 Luba, Aminath (21 April 2018). ""Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" review; a film for lovers". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  19. ↑ Waheed, Thahaarath Mohamed (11 May 2018). "Two housefull shows of "Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" showed in Lanka". Raajje.mv (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  20. ↑ Ahmed, Fazeena (24 May 2007). "Rishmy and Azey getting married on thursday" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
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