Ali Seezan

Ali Seezan (born 6 February 1977) is a Maldivian actor. He has established a career in Maldives Film Industry and is a recipient of two National Film Awards.

Early life

Ali Seezan was born on 6 February 1977. His parents Fathimath Waheeda and Abdul Rasheed are not active members of the film industry, though his father has worked in arranging stage shows for many events.[1] He completed his studies at Madhrasathul Ameer Ahmed and Majeediyya School.[1] He is a nephew of Maldivian actor and politician Reeko Moosa Manik.[1] While studying he was an active participant in Scout and Cadet activities.[1] During his early years, he found little interest to pursue a career in the industry, though he used to make videos at home for enjoyment.[1]

Career

1997–2009: Debut and early work

Seezan's first work in the industry came as an assistant director in the film Maazee (1997) and he remained working behind the camera for over a year.[2] It was then he decided to pursue a career in the film industry.[1] With the help of actress Mariyam Nazima—a classmate of his elder sister—he first appeared in a video spot made to mark the 200th episode of Heyyambo (1998).[1] He was later appeared in three songs; first of them being the "Neena" which was sung by Abdul Hannan Ali.[1][2] Seezan committed to acting professionally, with a supporting role in the Easa Sahreef—directed Dhehaasvana Ufandhuvas (2000).[2] Though Seezan mark his debut film with Dhehaasvana Ufandhuvas, he started acting for Slam Studio's Ekaniveriya, which was released much later.

In 2001, Seezan starred in Hiyy Edhenee opposite Sheela Najeeb, which was the Maldivian remake of Bollywood romantic drama Dhadkan.[2] The film proved to be a breakthrough for Seezan, when he received the Best Actor trophy at the 3rd National Film Awards ceremony.[1] Seezan received his second National Award for the Fathmath Nahula-directed Zuleykha where he portrayed the supporting role of Dr. Suheil.[1]

2010–present: Commercial success

Seezan's first release of 2010 was Abdul Fahtah's horror film Jinni alongside Mariyam Afeefa.[3] Based on a true stories that occurred in an island of Maldives, Seezan played the role of Javid, who falls in love with a girl and unknowingly dates a ghost shaped by his lover. Prior to release the film was marketed to be full of suspense and unique 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'.[4] At the Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012, Seezan received a nomination for the Best Actor category.[5] He next appeared in the family drama Maafeh Neiy alongside Niuma Mohamed, which was directed and produced by himself.[6] The film highlights many social issues including human rights abuses, forced marriages and domestic violence.[6] He played the role of Nawaal who is killed by necromancy for marrying a woman out of her parents' consent.[6] The film received mixed reviews from critics, majority of them dismissing its melodrama and was a moderate success at box office. The film was nominated as the Best film at Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012.[5]

In the next release of year, a family drama by Ali Shifau, Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa (2010) Seezan featured in the villainous role Fairooz, an impudent manager who seeks vengeance for his father's dismissal from the company.[7] The film showcases discrimination against the islanders, family revenge and fatherhood responsibilities.[7] The film received positive response from critics, his performance specifically being applauded: "The scenes that made the villainous Fairooz more nefarious, with the relevant background music included, were probably the best of their kind shown".[8] The film was believed to be a "huge improvement" over the recent Maldivian films.[8] Being able to screen fifteen housefull shows of the film, it was declared to be a commercial success.[8] For the role, he won the Best Supporting Actor award at Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012 and received a nomination for the Best Supporting Actor award at the 6th Gaumee Film Awards.[9][10] He next reunited with Niuma Mohamed and Ravee Farooq in Amjad Ibrahim's romantic horror film Vakinuvinama which was a critical and commercial failure.[11]

In 2011, Seezan featured in Ali Shifau's psychological romantic thriller Zaharu alongside Niuma Mohamed and Sheela Najeeb.[12] The film centers on a married man who has a weekend affair with a woman who refuses to allow it to end and becomes obsessed with him.[12] He played the role of Hussain, an interior designer who has an extramarital affair with a long lost friend.[12] The film is inspired from Adrian Lyne-directed American psychological erotic thriller film Fatal Attraction (1987).[12] Upon release the film received mixed response from critics and was declared a "flop" at box office.[8] He then starred opposite Aishath Rishmy and Mariyam Nisha, in Abdul Fatthah-directed 14 Vileyrey. Written by Ibrahim Waheed, the project faced controversy when the team of Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? accuses Fatthah for "purloining the plot" of the latter.[13] The film and his performance received mixed to positive reviews from critics; "Seezan handles the aggressive parts as well as the depression sequences with ease".[14] The film did good business at box office and was declared a "Hit".[15] His next release was Ahmed Azmeel's debut direction Hiyy Yaara Dheefa (2011), starred alongside Aishath Rishmy, Niuma Mohamed, Ahmed Azmeel and Aminath Rasheedha.[16] 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).[17] He played Isham, a poor boy who falls in love with a rich girl.[17] The film did not succeed financially, but his portrayal was moderately acclaimed by critics.[17]

In 2014, Seezan starred opposite Aishath Rishmy in his directorial venture, psychological thriller Insaanaa which revolves around a murderer who tries to evade from the guilt after crime.[18] Made on a budget of MVR 220,000, the film was based on an Edgar Allan Poe's novel The Tell-Tale Heart re-adapted in the Dhivehi language.[19] The film along with Seezan's acting was positively received by the critics; Ismail Nail from Vaguthu mentioning that this was Seezan's "one of the best acting he portrayed so far".[20]

The following year, Seezan released his first film under the banner S. Productions, which is owned by himself.[21] Titled Ahsham, the film was made on a budget of MVR 1,500,000, hence was considered to be the most expensive film made in the film industry.[21] Though the film and his portrayal of the title character received mixed to positive response from critics, his effort in direction was positively received by critics.[21] Ahmed Nadheem from Avas, applauded the hard work and continuous effort brought while producing the film, and for making a film on the genre which Maldivian audience is not quite familiar with.[21] It was one of the three entries from Maldives to the SAARC Film Festival 2016.[22] At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards Seezan received six nominations including, Best Actor and Best Director, Best Editing, Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design.[23]

In 2016, Seezan's first release was Ahmed Nimal-directed horror film E Re'ah Fahu.[24] Upon release, the film received negative response from critics and was declared a flop.[25] His next release was the romantic film Vafaatheri Kehiveriya, which was directed by himself.[26] The film received mixed to negative reception from critics. Ahmed Nadheem from Avas blamed the title of the film for giving the impression of "old typical" taste to the film.[27] However, his portrayal of the character Fayaa was considered as an "overall good" performance.[27]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2000 Dhehaasvana Ufandhuvas N/A
2001 Hiyy Edheny Vishal Amir Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor
2007 Zuleykha Suheil Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
2008 Khalaas N/A
2008 Wathan N/A
2009 Karunavee Beyvafaa N/A Also the director
2010 Jinni Javid Nominated—Maldives Film Awards for Best Actor [3][5]
2010 Maafeh Neiy Nawaal Also the director and producer
Nominated—Maldives Film Awards for Best Film		 [6][5]
2010 Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Fairooz Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
Maldives Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor		 [23][10]
2010 Vakinuvinama Zaid [11]
2011 Zaharu Hussain [12]
2011 14 Vileyrey N/A [13]
2011 Hiyy Yaara Dheefa Isham [17]
2012 Love Story N/A
2014 Insaanaa N/A
2015 Ahsham Ahsham Also the director
Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Director
Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor
2016 E Re'ah Fahu N/A
2016 Vafaatheri Kehiveriya Fayaa Also the director
2017 Naughty 40 Zahid

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2007 3rd Gaumee Film Awards Best Actor Hiyy Edheny Won [1]
2007 4th Gaumee Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Zuleykha Won [1]
2011 1st Maldives Film Awards Best Choreography Khalaas Won [1]
2012 2nd Maldives Film Awards Best Actor Jinni Nominated [5]
Best Supporting Actor Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Won [9]
Best Film Maafeh Neiy Nominated [5]
2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Nominated [10]
2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Director Ahsham Nominated [23]
Best Actor Ahsham Nominated [23]
Best Editing Ahsham (Shared with Ahmed Giyas) Nominated [23]
Best Sound Editing Insaana (Shared with Ibrahim Visan) Nominated [23]
Best Art Direction Ahsham (Shared with Ibrahim Visan) Nominated [23]
Best Costume Design Ahsham Nominated [23]

References

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  27. 1 2 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.
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