Kalabhavan Abi

Abi
Born	Habeeb Muhammed (1965-02-28)February 28, 1965. Muvattupuzha
Died	November 30, 2017(2017-11-30) (aged 52) Elamakkara, Kochi
Cause of death	Leukemia
Resting place	Muvattupuzha
Nationality	India
Alma mater	Mahatma Gandhi University
Occupation(s)	Impressionist comedian, Actor, Dubbing artist, Playback singer
Years active	1991-2017
Organization	Kalabhavan
Known for	Aaminathaatha
Children	Shane Nigam

Habeeb Muhammed (Died: 30 November 2017, aged 52) known popularly as Abi (അബി) was an Indian impressionist comedian, actor, and dubbing artist. Abi's son, Shane Nigam, is an actor.

Abi began his stage career in Youth Festivals in the Mahatma Gandhi University and had twice bagged the first prize in mimicry competitions which brought him into the pioneer Mimicry troop in Kerala, the Kalabhavan. Later he worked in the troops Cochin Sagar, and Harisree. His debut film was Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu in the 1991, and acted in about 50 films till 2017. His performance as an aged Muslim lady named Amina Thatha made him a household name. Abi pioneered the production of comedy audio albums in Malayalam along with Dileep and Nadirsha in the 1990s. The actor was also the voice of Amitabh Bachchan in many Malayalam advertisements. His popular movies are Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar, Aniyathipravu, Mazhavil Koodaram and Rasikan. Abi's last film was Thrissivaperoor Kliptham in 2017.

Personal life

Abi is born as eldest son to Kavumkara Thadathikudiyil(Thonginal) Bava Khan and Prayipra Ezhuthanikottu Ummakunju on 28 February, 1965 at Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam. He has a younger brother Salam and a younger sister Khadeeja. He had his primary education at Government Higher Secondary School, Elamakkara. He studied Sanitary Inspector's Diploma Course (S.I.) at Mumbai.

He is married to Sunila. They have a son, Shane Nigam, Ahana and Aleena. They are settled at Elamakkara, Kochi. He was under treatment for leukemia (blood cancer) for the past two years. He was taken to Amrita Hospital at around 8 am in the morning after he complained of uneasiness. Doctors confirmed death after half an hour. The death happened 45 mins before that. He died on 30 November 2017 due to blood cancer Funeral took place at Perumattam, Muvattupuzha Muslim Jamath mosque.

Filmography (as actor)

Year	Title
1991	Nayam Vyakthamaakkunnu
1992	Kaasargode Khaadarbhai
1994	Sainyam
1994	Moonnaam Loka Pattaalam (The Porter)
1995	Mimics Action 500
1995	Mazhavilkkoodaaram
1996	Kireedamillaatha Raajaakkanmaar
1997	Maanikyakkoodaaram
1997	Aniyathipraavu
1999	James Bond
2002	Desam
2004	Rasikan
2007	Kichamani MBA
2010	Thanthonni
2013	Thank You
2013	For Sale
2013	Malayala Nadu
2016	Happy Wedding
2017	Chicken Kokkachi
2017	Thrissivaperur Kliptham

Filmography (as singer)

Year	Title
2014	Salala Mobiles