Cochin Haneefa
Cochin Haneefa | |
|---|---|
| File:Cochin Haneefa.jpg Cochin Haneefa in the film 'Pandippada' | |
| Born | Salim Ahmed Ghouse 22 April 1951 |
| Died | 2 February 2010 (aged 58) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | VMC Haneefa (Veluthedathu Muhammed Cochin Haneefa) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1972–2010 |
| Spouse | Fasila |
| Children | Safa, Marwa (twins) |
| Parent(s) | Veluthedathu Muhammed, Hajira |
Salim Ahmed Ghoush[1] (22 April 1951 – 2 February 2010), better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa, 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.[2] He has acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam and Tamil.[3]
As a director he is best known for the films Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987) and Vatsalyam (1993).[3]
Personal life and education
Haneefa was born in Cochin (present-day Kochi) to Kochi Velthedathu Tharavattil A.B. Muhammed and Hajira, as the second among their eight children.[4] He studied at Kochi St. Augustine's School and St. Albert's College and graduated with a degree in commerce. He was married to Fasila. The couple have twins, Safa and Marva.[5]
Career
He was a member of the famed comedy troupe Cochin Kalabhavan,[6] whose members included Jayaram, Siddique, Lal, Kalabhavan Mani, Harisree Ashokan and Zainudheen. 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,[3] Sivaji and Enthiran with Rajinikanth.
Haneefa played memorable roles in many Malayalam films, including Mannar Mathai Speaking, Devaasuram, Kireedam, Chenkol , Punjabi House and Swapnakoodu, Pulivaal Kalyanam etc.[7][8] He also directed around 20 films, including Valtsalyam and Moonu Masangalkku Munbu. The last Tamil films in which he appeared were Madrasapattinam[3] and Enthiran. His final Malayalam film was the 2010 film Bodyguard.
Even though he started off in villain roles, he slowly transitioned to the comedic characters. His comedic roles smartly captured his physique in a self-deprecating nature. He had also played dramatic supporting character roles to a great effect.
Awards
- 2001 – Second Best Actor – Soothradharan
Death
Haneefa died on February 2, 2010, aged 59, at Sri Ramachandra Hospital in Chennai, from multiple organ failure.[9] He had been treated for liver cancer.[10]
Filmography
As Actor
Malayalam films
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Paadatha Thenikkal | Director |
| 1988 | Paasa Paravaigal | Director |
| 1990 | Mounam Sammadham | |
| 1990 | Vaigasi Poranthachu | Malaiyappan |
| 1991 | Gopura Vasalile | |
| 1992 | Vaaname Ellai | M.R.T. |
| 1992 | Mahanadi | Dhanush |
| 1996 | Siraichalai | Ahmmed Kutty |
| 1998 | Thulli Thirintha Kaalam | Nair |
| 1998 | Kaathala Kaathala | Vikadananda |
| 1999 | Adutha Kattam | |
| 1999 | Kakkai Siraginile | Kanmani's father |
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | Paandi |
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | Chinnasamy |
| 2000 | Mugavaree | Director |
| 2001 | Citizen | Manmadha Kutty |
| 2002 | Youth | Dhanushkodi |
| 2002 | Maaran | C.B.I officer Madanagopal |
| 2002 | Paarthale Paravasam | |
| 2003 | Lesa Lesa | Chandru's Uncle |
| 2003 | Parthiban Kanavu | |
| 2003 | Nadhi Karaiyinile | |
| 2004 | Attahasam | Swapna's father |
| 2005 | Anniyan | Delinquent car owner |
| 2005 | Thotti Jaya | |
| 2005 | Chanakya | MLA |
| 2005 | Kasthuri Maan | |
| 2006 | Pattiyal | Saamy |
| 2006 | Something Something ... Unnakum Ennakum | Ravichandran |
| 2007 | Madurai Veeran | Teacher |
| 2007 | Deepavali | Sait |
| 2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | A. Kuzhandhaivel |
| 2007 | Kireedam | Chellapandi |
| 2007 | Sringaram | |
| 2008 | Theekuchi | Kasi, |
| 2008 | Arai En 305-il Kadavul | Giri Chettan |
| 2008 | Jeyam Kondaan | Kasi |
| 2008 | Poi Solla Porom | Vijayakumar |
| 2008 | Aegan | Hanifa |
| 2009 | A Aa E Ee | Vedachalam |
| 2009 | Modhi Vilayadu | Chanakya |
| 2009 | Vettaikaran | Complex Owner |
| 2010 | Kattradhu Kalavu | posthumous film) |
| 2010 | Ambasamudram Ambani | posthumous film) |
| 2010 | Madrasapattinam | posthumous film) |
| 2010 | Enthiran | posthumous film) |
| 2010 | Thottu Paar | posthumous film) |
As Director
Malayalam Films
- Bheesmacharya (1994)
- Vatsalyam (1993)
- Veena Meettiya Vilangukal (1990)
- Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987)
- Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku (1987)
- Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu (1986)
- Oru Sandesam Koodi (1985)
Tamil films
- Paasa Paravaigal (1988)
- Paadatha Thenikkal (1988)
- Pagalil Pournami (1990)
- Pillai Paasam (1991)
- Vaasalile Oru Vennila (1991)
- Naalai Engal Kalyanam (later released as Kadalora Kaadhal)
As Writer
- Aval Oru Devaalayam (1977) (Directed by A.B. Raj)
- Adima Changala (1981) (Directed by A.B. Raj)
- Ithihasam (1981)
- Chicagoyil Cheenthiya Raktham
- Aarambham (1982) (Directed by Joshi)
- Dheera (1982) (Directed by Joshi)
- Thaalam Thettiya Tharattu (1983) (Directed by A.B. Raj)
- Sandharbham(1984) (Directed by Joshi)
- Inakkilly (1984) (Directed by Joshi)
- Piriyilla Naam (1984) (Directed by Joshi)
- Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya (1985) (Directed by Priyadarshan)
- Puthiya Karukkal (1989) (Directed by Thampi Kannanthanam)
- Lal Americayil (1989) (Directed by Sathyan Anthikkad)
- Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990) (Directed by Priyadarshan)
- Bheesmacharya (1994) (Directed by himself)
- Mission (2010)
See also
References
- ^ "Cochin Hanifa". IMDb.
- ^ "സിനിമാ-'ജീവിത'ത്തിലെ ഹനീഫ" (in Malayalam). Mathrubhumi. 2 February 2010. Archived from the original on 5 February 2010. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
- ^ a b c d Srinivasan, Meera; Kannan, Ramya (2 February 2010). "Actor Cochin Haneefa dies". Chennai, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ [1]
- ^ "Cochin Kalabhavan". www.cochinkalabhavan.com.
- ^ "C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu". Archived from the original on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
- ^ "C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu". Retrieved 2 February 2010.
- ^ [2]
- ^ "VMC Haneefa passes away". Sify.com. 2 February 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2011.
External links
- Cochin Haneefa at IMDb
- Cochin Haneefa at MSI
- "Cochin Haneefa Passed Away"
- Notice of death of Cochin Haneefa aka Salim Ahmed Ghoush
- Mathrubhumi Online website
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
- 1951 births
- 2010 deaths
- Deaths from liver cancer
- Indian male film actors
- Indian male comedians
- Kerala State Film Award winners
- Male actors from Kochi
- Male actors in Tamil cinema
- Indian Muslims
- Malayalam screenwriters
- Malayalam film directors
- Deaths from multiple organ failure
- Male actors in Malayalam cinema
- Film directors from Kochi
- Tamil film directors
- 20th-century Indian film directors
- 20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights
- Tamil screenwriters
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Screenwriters from Kochi
- Deaths from cancer in India