Ahmed Saeed (actor)
Ahmed Saeed | |
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Occupation(s) | Actor, director |
Years active | 2000–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 3 |
Ahmed Saeed is a Maldivian film actor and director.
Career
Amjad Ibrahim-directed Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib, starring Saeed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Jamsheedha Ahmed, Arifa Ibrahim and Niuma Mohamed was released in 2000.[1] The film revolves around a woman who has been mistreated by her step-mother and forced into a marriage she disapproves.[2] Saeed played the fiancé of Vileena who is an indolent daughter ill-treating her own mother.[1] He next starred alongside Hussain Sobah, Jamsheedha Ahmed and Mariyam Nisha in Fathimath Nahula's debut direction Fahuneyvaa (2000) which portrays the love-conflict of a man between a prominent stage performer and a deaf-mute poor girl.[3] Saeed played the role of Ahmed, a childhood friend of Ziyan who secretly marries two girls.[4] The film was critically appreciated by critics and was a Hit commercially by screening twenty six housefull shows at cinema.[5]
The following year, he collaborated with Fathimath Nahula for her romantic film Kalaayaanulaa (2003), which follows a happily married couple (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu and Aishath Shirani) where the husband decided to marry his childhood bestfriend (played by Niuma Mohamed) when his wife fails to sexually please him.[6] The film received widespread critical acclaim for its performances and was declared to be year's highest grossing Maldivian film release.[5] It was followed by Abdul Fatthah-directed Aan... Aharenves Loabivin (2003) starred alongside Ali Seezan, Sheela Najeeb, Niuma Mohamed, Aminath Rasheedha and Neena Saleem where he played the role of a determined man.[7] Upon release, the film opened to positive response from critics and was a commercially successful project.[8]
He next appeared in a brief role as colleague of a mystified man who has been detested by his crush in Abdul Fatthah's critically praised romantic film Vehey Vaarey Therein (2005).[9][10] Featuring Yoosuf Shafeeu, Jamsheedha Ahmed, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi, Mohamed Shavin, Amira Ismail and Aminath Rasheedha in crucial roles, the film narrates the story of unrequited love, and proved to be one of the highest-grossing Maldivian films of the year.[11] She then stepped into Fathimath Nahula's critically and commercially successful romantic drama television series, Kalaage Haqqugaa to portray the role of Zubair, an obliging friend.[12][13]
Saeed appeared as a man possessed by evil spirit in Hukuru Vileyrey (2006), co-directed by Aishath Rishmy and Aminath Rasheedha which was based on a novel published by Ibrahim Waheed on Haveeru Daily in 2003.[14][15] The film was a critical and commercial success while being considered as "one of the few acceptable horror film the Maldivian Film Industry has ever produced".[16][17] It was later released as 15 episodes television series with inclusion of several clips that were edited off while released in theatre.[18][19]
In 2008, Saeed appeared in a small role in Fathimath Nahula's romantic drama film, Yoosuf which depicts the story of a deaf and mute man (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu) who has been mistreated by a wealthy family, mocking his disability.[20] Featuring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed, Sheela Najeeb, Ahmed Nimal, Fauziyya Hassan, Mohamed Manik, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asim, the film received widespread critical acclaim and was attained a blockbuster status at box office.[5]
In 2009, Saeed appeared in Ali Shifau's suspense thriller Happy Birthday which narrates the story of a simple man who receives a call on his birthday informing that his wife and son have been kidnapped, only to be returned for a ransom.[21] Saeed played the role of Hussain, a friend of a straightforward man who had an unfortunate birthday.[21] A total of five shows with little occupancy were screened at the cinema, declaring the film a commercial failure, despite the positive response from the critics.[21] Winning five Gaumee Film Awards and twelve Maldives Film Awards, the film was also screened at the Venice Film Festival.[22]
In 2010, Saeed appeared in a small role in Veeraana as a government official who witness the confess of a murderer. Directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu, it deals with child sexual abuse.[23] The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics; praising the writer and director for touching a condemnatory topic though criticizing its "over-the-top melodrama".[23] Having a strong buzz prior its release, the film was proved to be a commercial success.[24] The same year he directed and starred in the 4 episodes horror television drama series 14 February.[12]
In 2011 Saeed played the role of Junaid, the selfish friend of Nashid—played by Ismail Rasheed—who brainwashed him to be involved in counterfeit dollars business, in Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama Loodhifa.[25] Featuring an ensemble cast, the film deals with current social issues in the society told from different perspectives of the characters.[25] Made on a budget of MVR 600,000, the film was declared a commercial failure though it received wide critical acclaim and several accolades.[26] At the 7th Gaumee Film Awards, Saeed was bestowed with the Best Costume Design award for his work in the film.[26] He then featured in a small role in Ali Shifau's psychological romantic thriller Zaharu alongside Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed and Sheela Najeeb.[27] 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.[27] The film is inspired from Adrian Lyne-directed American psychological erotic thriller film Fatal Attraction (1987).[27] Upon release the film received mixed response from critics and was declared a "flop" at box office.[28] Last release of the year featured Saeed as a police officer Zareer in Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed action drama film Insaaf (2011).[29] The film revolves around the disputes between two districts of an island.[30] Upon release, the film received mixed to positive reviews from critics.[31] Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru praised the performance of Saeed.[31] For his performance, he received a nomination as Best Actor at 7th Gaumee Film Awards and 2nd Maldives Film Awards.[32][33]
Saeed's only release of 2012 was Abdul Fattah's romantic film Love Story (2012) alongside Ali Seezan, Aishath Rishmy and Amira Ismail.[34][35] Displeased with the screenplay and performance of the actors, Nadheem of Haveeru wrote: "None of the actors were given scope to build their characters and none was able to justify their character. With excessive emotional scenes, actors were exposed to over-acting and nothing more".[35] In 2013, Saeed featured in Ali Shifau-directed horror film Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D which serves as a prequel to Fathis Handhuvaru (1997) starring Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed in lead roles. It was based on a story by Ibrahim Waheed, Jinaa: Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun (2009), which itself is a prequel to the story Fathishandhuvaru (1996) written by himself which was later adapted to a film by same name in 1997.[36] The film was marketed as being the first 3D release for a Maldivian film and the first release derived from spin-off.[37] Upon release the film received generally negative reviews from critics.[38][39] Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru Daily called the film a "disappointment" and Saeed's performance a "forgettable" one.[38]
In 2014, he starred opposite Ali Seezan and Aishath Rishmy in Seezan's directorial venture, psychological thriller Insaana.[40] It revolves around a murder and how the murderer tries to evade from the crime.[41] Made on a budget of MVR 220,000, the film was inspired by Ryan Connolly's short psychological horror film Tell (2012) which is loosely based on the Edgar Allan Poe short story "The Tell-Tale Heart".[42] Upon release, the film received widespread critical acclaim. Hassan Naail from Vaguthu called it "one of the best Maldivian release till date" and was satisfied with the performance of whole cast.[43] At the 2015 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Film Festival, Insaana was bestowed with Bronze Medal as Best Film, competing with seventeen regional films.[44][45] He next appeared in the Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq-directed Hulhudhaan alongside Mariyam Majudha and Roanu Hassan Manik which was a critical success.[46] The film was later screened at the Venice Film Festival.[47] The following year, Saeed appeared in Ali Seezan's action film Ahsham.[48] Though the film received mixed reviews from critics, Saeed's performance as Jawid, an underboss was widely acclaimed.[49] It was one of the three entries from the Maldives to the SAARC Film Festival in 2016.[50] At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards Saeed received the Gaumee Best Supporting Actor award for Ahsham.[51]
Saeed again collaborated with Seezan to star in his romantic film Vafaatheri Kehiveriya (2016).[52] The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics. Nadheem blamed the title of the film for giving the impression of "old typical" to the film and considered Saeed's acting to be "strictly average" when compared to his other films.[53] Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed Baiveriyaa (2016), a comedy film featuring an ensemble cast was his second release of the year.[54] 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.[55] Upon release the film was positively received by critics. Nazim Hassan of Avas applauded the comic timing of the characters and mentioned Saeed's comic sense as a "highlight of the movie" including the scenes in which he depicts different notable film characters.[56] The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of the year.[57]
In 2017, Farooq portrayed MP Manik, a corrupt politician lured into a trap laid by Vishka, played by Aishath Rishmy, in Ravee Farooq's crime thriller Vishka.[58] Prior to release it faced controversies as Hassan Haleel requested a deferred release claiming he allegedly owns the story and script of the film.[59] However, the film was cleared for exhibition with the court order proclaiming that the ownership of the script and story belongs to Rishmy.[60] Upon release, the film opened to a positive response from critics.[61] Mohamed Musthafa of the Sun applauded its "unexpected climax" and Saeed's "exceptional portrayal" of the corrupt politician.[62] Echoing similar sentiments, Ahmed Nadheem of Avas considered his acting to be "per excellence, and beyond Maldivian cinematic standards".[63] The film was screened at the SAARC Film Festival in 2017.[64] He next featured alongside an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Fathimath Azifa and Ali Seezan in the romantic comedy film Naughty 40 which was directed by Shafeeu.[65] The film revolves around three friends, Ashwanee, Ahsan and Ajwad (Played by Shafeeu, Saeed and Manik respectively) who are single and having a youthful outlook, in spite of being in their forties.[65] Azifa played the role of Taniya, the beguiling lady signed up by her aunt to seduce and take down their rival businessman in the island, Jawad.[66] The film met with both critical and commercial success, emerging as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of 2017.[67][68]
2018 was a dull year for Maldivian film-industry with regards to 2018 Maldivian presidential election, hence only one film of Faisal was released during the year; a suspense thriller film Dhevansoora (2018) written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu.[69] The film marks Shafeeu's thirtieth direction and features an ensemble cast of twenty-one actors.[70] Revolving around a murder investigating, Saeed played a police officer and the station head trying to solve the murder mystery.[71] The film received positive reviews from critics and was considered a "norm-breaker" for the Maldivian cinema.[70] Ahmed Hameed Adam reviewing from VNews wrote: "Though Saeed had a small role in terms of screen time, he leaves an impact with the performance".[70]
Saeed's first release of 2019 was the Moomin Fuad-directed psychological horror thriller Nivairoalhi (2019) which marks Niuma Mohamed's last onscreen film.[72] Revolving around a patient suffering from depression, he played a small role in the film.[73] Starring opposite Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu and Ahmed Asim, the film received majorly positive reviews from critics; Aishath Maaha of Dho? favored the performance of the lead actors and mentioned the "neat arrangement" of its screenplay though pointed out its "weak ending" to be unsatisfactory while his performance was noted to be a "one-scene impression".[74]
Personal life
On 2 September 2016, Saeed married one of his co-stars, Fathimath Azifa.[75] On 18 May 2019, Azifa gave birth to a daughter.[76]
Filmography
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Feature film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2000 | Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib | Vileena's fiancé | [1] | |
2000 | Fahuneyvaa | Ahmed | [5] | |
2003 | Kalaayaanulaa | Niyaa | [6] | |
2003 | Aan... Aharenves Loabivin | Ammadey | [7] | |
2005 | Vehey Vaarey Therein | Nafil | [10] | |
2006 | Hukuru Vileyrey | Rasheed | [15] | |
2008 | Yoosuf | Aslam's friend | [20] | |
2009 | Happy Birthday | Hussain | [21] | |
2010 | Veeraana | Government officer | Special appearance | [23] |
2011 | Loodhifa | Junaid | [25] | |
2011 | Zaharu | Issey | Special appearance | [27] |
2011 | Insaaf | Zareer | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
[31][33] [32] |
2012 | Love Story | Iqbal | [35] | |
2013 | Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D | Shareef | [38] | |
2014 | Insaana | Ibbe | [40] | |
2014 | Hulhudhaan | Rashad | [46] | |
2015 | Ahsham | Jawid | Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor | [49] |
2016 | Vafaatheri Kehiveriya | Iburey | [53] | |
2016 | Baiveriyaa | Janu | [56] | |
2017 | Vishka | Manik | [63] | |
2017 | Naughty 40 | Ahsan | [65] | |
2018 | Dhevansoora | Riyaz | [70] | |
2019 | Nivairoalhi | Anwar | [74] | |
2019 | 40+ | Ahsan | [77] | |
2019 | Leena † | TBA | Post-production | [78] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2005 | Kalaage Haqqugaa | Zubair | Main role | [12] |
2010 | 14 February | Ayaan | Also the director | [12] |
2010 | Diary | Azim | [12] |
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
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2012 | 2nd Maldives Film Awards | Best Actor | Insaaf | Nominated | [32] |
2016 | 7th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Actor | Insaaf | Nominated | [33] |
Best Costume Design | Loodhifa (Shared with Aminath Nasreena) | Won | [26] | ||
Insaaf (Shared with Ismail Shafeeq and Yoosuf Shafeeu) | Nominated | [33] | |||
2017 | 8th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ahsham | Won | [51] |
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