Cochin Haneefa

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Cochin Haneefa
Born Muhammed Haneefa
22 April 1951(1951-04-22)
Kochi, Thiru-Kochi, India
Died 2 February 2010(2010-02-02) (aged 58)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Other names VMC Haneefa
Occupation Actor, Film director, Screenwriter.
Years active 1972–2010
Spouse Fasila
Children Safa, Marwa twins

Mohammed Haneefa (22 April 1951 – 2 February 2010), better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa (Malayalam: കൊച്ചിന്‍ ഹനീഫ), was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema.[1] He has acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi.[2] As a filmmaker he was critically acclaimed for the film Valtsalyam (1993).[2]

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[edit] Early life and career

Haneefa was born in Kochi to Kochi Velthedathu Tharavattil A.B. Muhammed and Hajira. He studied at Kochi St. Augustine's School and St. Albert's College and graduated with a degree in Botany.

He was a member of the famed comedy troupe Cochin Kalabhavan, whose members included Jayaram, Kalabhavan Mani, Harisree Ashokan, Salim Kumar, and Bindhu Panicker. He made his film debut in 1972 in Azhimukham directed by Vijayan and went on to act in over 300 films in Malayalam. He also acted in over 80 Tamil films, including popular movies like Mahanadi with Kamal Haasan,[2] Sivaji and Enthiran with Rajinikanth.

Haneefa played memorable roles in many Malayalam films, including Valtsalyam, Mannar Mathai Speaking, Devaasuram, Kireedam, Punjabi House and Swapnakoodu, C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu.[3][4] He also directed around 20 films, including Valsalyam and Moonu Masangalkku Munbu. The last Tamil films in which he appeared were Madrasapattinam[2] and Enthiran. His final Malayalam film was the 2010 film Bodyguard.

[edit] Awards

Kerala State Film Awards:

[edit] Death

Haneefa died on 2 February 2010, aged 58, in Chennai, from multiple organ failure. He had been treated for liver cancer.[5] He is survived by his wife Fasila and twin children Safa and Marwa.[6]

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Malayalam films

  • Azhimukham (1972)
  • Thacholi Ambu (1978)
  • Mamangam (1979) .... Zamorin's Warrior
  • Manasa Vacha Karmana (1979)
  • Irubazikal (1979)
  • Aavesham (1979)
  • Benz Vasu (1980)
  • Sakthi (1980) .... Khadir
  • Karimbana (1980)
  • Moorkhan (1980) .... Police Officer
  • Aarathi (1981) .... Gangan
  • Vayal (1981) ....
  • Kaahalam (1981) ....
  • Saram (1982) ....
  • Himam (1983) ....
  • Thaalam Thettiya Tharattu (1983) .... Chandran
  • Bhookambam (1983) .... Anwar
  • Attakkalasam (1983) .... Kuttappan
  • Aa Rathri (1983)
  • Koottinilamkili (1984) .... Krishnanunny's Roommate
  • Chakkaraumma (1984) ....
  • Sandarbham (1984) ....
  • Inakkilly (1984) .... Peter
  • Ente Upasana (1984) .... Doctor
  • Kaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu (1985) .... Bus Passenger
  • Makan Ente Makan (1985) .... Doctor
  • Kinnaripuzhayoram (1994) .... Mental Patient
  • Bheesmacharya (1994) .... Sidharthan
  • Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995) .... Eldho
  • Kaattile Thadi Thevarude Ana (1995)
  • Achan Rajavu Appan Jethavu (1995)
  • Vismayam (1998)
  • Punjabi House (1998) .... Gangadharan
  • Mailpeelikkavu (1998)
  • Kanmadam (1998) .... Police Officer
  • Harikrishnans (1998) .... Kunjikuttan
  • Elavamkodu Desam (1998) .... Singer
  • The Truth (1998)
  • Sooryaputran (1998) ....
  • Udayapuram Sulthan (1999) .... Beeran Kutty
  • Pathram (1999) .... David Sabhapathi
  • Panchapandavar (1999) .... Varkey
  • Vazhunnor (1999) .... Vadakethala Sivadas
  • Njangal Santhushtaranu (1999) .... Soudamini's Husband
  • Megham (1999)
  • Independence (1999)
  • Friends (1999) .... Sundareshan
  • Chandamama (1999) .... Natwarlal
  • Snehithan (2002) .... Sudarshanan
  • Pranyamanithooval (2002) .... Moosakka
  • Phantom (2002)
  • Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002) .... Punchiri Pushparaj
  • Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002) .... Mathukutty
  • Kunjikoonan (2002) .... Thoma
  • Kaiyethum Doorath (2002) .... Kundara Sharangan
  • Chirikkudukka (2002) .... Sathyavan
  • Bamboo Boys (2002) .... Makku
  • Meesa Madhavan (2002) .... Thrivikraman
  • Kasthooriman (2002)
  • Bodyguard (2010) .... Principal (posthumous film)

[edit] Tamil films

[edit] Director-filmography

[edit] Malayalam films

  • Bheesmacharya (1994)
  • Valtsalyam (1993)
  • Veena Meettiya Vilangukal (1990)
  • Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987)
  • Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku (1987)
  • Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu (1986)
  • Oru Sandesam Koodi (1985)

[edit] Tamil films

  • Pasa Paravaigal (1988)
  • Padatha Theneekkal (1988)
  • Pasa Mazhai (1989)
  • Pagalil Pournami (1990)
  • Pillai Pasam (1991)
  • Vasaliley Oru Vennila (1991)
  • Naalai Engal Kalyanam (1992)

[edit] Writer-filmography

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ "സിനിമാ-'ജീവിത'ത്തിലെ ഹനീഫ" (in Malayalam). Mathrubhumi. 2 February 2010. http://www.mathrubhumi.com/story.php?id=81082. Retrieved 2 February 2010. 
  2. ^ a b c d "Actor Cochin Haneefa dies". The Hindu. 2 February 2010. http://beta.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article99332.ece?homepage=true. Retrieved 2 February 2010. 
  3. ^ "C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu". http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/3065/ci-mahadevan-5-adi-4.html. Retrieved 2 February 2010. 
  4. ^ "C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0406622. Retrieved 2 February 2010. 
  5. ^ "VMC Haneefa passes away". Sify.com. 2010-02-02. http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14929820. Retrieved 2011-08-21. 
  6. ^ "വാപ്പച്ചിയില്ലാതെ സഫയും മര്‍വയും സ്‌കൂളിലേക്ക്". Janayugomonline.com. 2010-06-05. http://janayugomonline.com/php/newsDetails.php?nid=66756. Retrieved 2011-08-21. 

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