Mohamed Manik

Mohamed Manik is a Maldivian film actor.

Career

Manik's first release of 2010 was Ali Shifau-directed family drama Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa where he played the role of Nahees, a caring and devoted father/doctor whose priority was to ensure the well-being of his only daughter.[1] The film showcases discrimination against the islanders, family revenge and fatherhood responsibilities.[1] The film and his performance received positive response from critics.[2] The film was believed to be a "huge improvement" over the recent Maldivian films.[2] Being able to screen fifteen housefull shows of the film, it was declared to be a commercial success.[2] He next starred opposite Sheela Najeeb and Yoosuf Shafeeu in Ahmed Nimal's horror film Zalzalaa En'buri Aun (2010).[3] It was a spin-off to Aslam Rasheed's horror classic film Zalzalaa starring, Ibrahim Wishan, Ahmed Shameel and Niuma Mohamed.[3] The film revolves around a mariage blanc, a murder of husband by his wife with secret lover and avenging of his death from everyone involved in the crime.[3] He played the role of Sharim, a greedy doctor, who falls in love with his patient and execute her husband for money.[3] The film received mixed response from critics and it did average business at box office.[3] At the 6th Gaumee Film Awards, Mohamed received Best Supporting Actor award nomination for his performance in the film.[4]

He next starred in Niuma Mohamed's directorial debut drama film Niuma (2010) alongside an ensemble cast including Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Aminath Rasheedha and Abdulla Muaz.[5] He played the role of Nizam, a pervert who sexually abuses his own younger sister.[6] Upon release, the film met with widespread critical acclaim specifically complimenting the performance of actors and its dialogues.[6] Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru wrote: "If another actor has played the role of Nizam, I can assure you that, the consistency and power will be missing from the performance. Manik has justified his character the best anyone ever can".[6] Being able to screen over thirty housefull shows of the film, it was declared a Mega-Hit at box office, and the highest grossing Maldivian release of the year.[7] He also worked as the makeup artist of the film. His work was praised by Ahmed Naif from Sun; "Manik deserves all approbation for his work to bring the required emotions and sentiments through makeup.[5] He exposed Niuma's idleness and sorrowful life with perfect makeup.[5] He was bestowed with the Best Makeup award at the 6th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony and Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012 and.[8][9]

The following year Manik featured in a small role in Ali Shifau's psychological romantic thriller Zaharu (2011) alongside Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed and Sheela Najeeb.[10] 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.[10] The film is inspired from Adrian Lyne-directed American psychological erotic thriller film Fatal Attraction (1987).[10] Upon release the film received mixed response from critics and was declared a "flop" at box office.[2] He then appeared in Yoosuf Shafeeu's family drama E Bappa (2011), featuring an ensemble cast including Hassan Manik, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Amira Ismail, Lufshan Shakeeb, Mariyam Shakeela and Fathimath Fareela.[11] A film about fatherhood and how he has been treated by his family, received negative reviews for its "typical stereotype style" and was a box office failure.[11] Last release of the year featured Manik in a negative role as Mac in Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed action drama film Insaaf (2011).[12] The film revolves around the disputes between two districts of an island.[13] Upon release, the film received mixed to positive reviews from critics while Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru praised the performance of Manik.[14]

In 2015, Manik appeared in the Ali Shifau-directed romantic film Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen alongside Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha.[15] In a pre-premiere review from Vaguthu, Ismail Nail praised his acting skills along with that of Sheela Najeeb's.[16] The film was the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year, and was a commercial success.[17] Following this, he played the dual role of Ahmed Fazeel and Mohamed Saleem, a man who becomes afflicted with "Post Traumatic Amnesia", in the Ravee Farooq-directed film Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey opposite Aishath Rishmy.[18][19] The film along with his performance was critically acclaimed.[20] It was one of the three entries from the Maldives to the SAARC Film Festival in 2016.[21]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2010 Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Nahees [1]
2010 Zalzalaa En'buri Aun Dr. Sharim Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor [3][4]
2010 Niuma Nizam [6]
2011 Zaharu Zareer Special appearance [10]
2011 E Bappa N/A [11]
2011 Insaaf Mac [14]
2015 Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen N/A [16]
2015 Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey Ahmed Fazeel / Mohamed Saleem

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Zalzalaa En'buri Aun Nominated [4]
Best Makeup Niuma Won [9]
Yoosuf Nominated [4]
Zalzalaa En'buri Aun Nominated [4]
Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Nominated [4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Naseer, Ismail (18 February 2010). "Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa to release on April 5". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 22 September 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Hassan, Nazim (29 June 2015). "The love for cinema from Moger". Vaguthu (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 22 September 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Naseer, Ismail (29 April 2010). "Zalzalaa Enburi Aun released on a housefull show". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 24 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 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.
  5. 1 2 3 Niyaza, Aminath (13 December 2010). ""Niuma" has exposed the reality of our society". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Nadheem, Ahmed (4 November 2010). "Niuma; a must watch". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 26 September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  7. ↑ Niyaza, Aminath (6 December 2010). "Housefull shows of "Niuma" screened". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. 1 2 Saeed, Fathimath (23 October 2015). "Majority of the awards for "Niuma", "Happy Birthday" announced as best film". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  10. 1 2 3 4 Adhushan, Ahmed (14 September 2017). "11 years anniversary for DRE; what did they achieve?". Dho (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  11. 1 2 3 MNBC (4 February 2012). "Reasons why E Bappa Flopped". Youtube (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  12. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (22 October 2011). ""Insaaf": Can this be a different film from Yooppe?". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 5 October 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  13. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (17 November 2011). "Premier date of "Insaaf" delayed". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 12 October 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  14. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (8 December 2011). ""Insaaf": A totally different film". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 12 October 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  15. ↑ Naail, Ismail (7 April 2015). ""Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen": A big success with repeat audience" (in Dhivehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  16. 1 2 Naail, Ismail (5 April 2015). "Pre-premiere Review: "Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen" A new benchmark to romantic films" (in Dhivehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  17. ↑ Naail, Ismail (10 April 2015). "Unlimited compliments for "Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen"" (in Dhivehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  18. ↑ Reehan, Mohamed (9 August 2015). "Ticket sales kick-off for "Mikoe Bappa Bae Bae"". Vaguthu. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  19. ↑ Reehan, Mohamed (13 August 2015). "Dhivehi movie Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey released". vnews. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  20. ↑ Saeed, Asiyath Mohamed (13 August 2015). "Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey: Ravi-Mahdi showed difference again" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. Archived from the original on 16 August 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  21. ↑ Ahmed, Jaishan (9 June 2016). "Three entries to SAARC Film Festival; No award" (in Dhivehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 15 June 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
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