Cochin Haneefa
Cochin Haneefa | |
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| File:Cochin Haneefa.jpg | |
| Born | Salim Ahmed Ghoush 22 April 1951 |
| Died | 2 February 2010 (aged 58) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | VMC 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 Kochi to Kochi Velthedathu Tharavattil A.B. Muhammed and Hajira.[4] He studied at Kochi St. Augustine's School and St. Albert's College and graduated with a degree in Botany. 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, 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,[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, C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu.[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.
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
Malayalam films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Azhimukham | |
| 1974 | Collegegirl | |
| 1975 | Loveletter | |
| 1975 | Velicham Akale | |
| 1975 | Kalyanapanthal | |
| 1975 | Hello Darling | |
| 1976 | Chottanikkara Amma | |
| 1976 | YudhaBhoomi | |
| 1976 | Panchami | Rajan |
| 1976 | Chirikudukka | Vasu |
| 1977 | Minimol | |
| 1977 | Niraparayum Nilavilakkum | |
| 1977 | Aval Oru Devaalayam | |
| 1977 | Rathimanmandan | |
| 1978 | Thacholi Ambu | |
| 1978 | Aval Kanda Lokam | |
| 1979 | Maamaankam | Zamorin's Warrior |
| 1979 | Manasa Vacha Karmana | |
| 1979 | Irumbazhikal | Krishnankutty |
| 1979 | Aavesham | |
| 1979 | Ponnil Kulicha Rathri | |
| 1979 | Kochu Thampuratti | |
| 1979 | Choola | |
| 1979 | Sarapancharam | |
| 1979 | Alavuddinum Albhudhavilakkum | Yusaf |
| 1980 | Benz Vasu | |
| 1980 | Digvijayam | |
| 1980 | Sakthi | Khadir |
| 1980 | Karimbana | |
| 1980 | Kari Puranda Jeevithangal | |
| 1980 | Sathyam | Appu |
| 1980 | Moorkhan | Police Officer |
| 1981 | Aarathi | Gangan |
| 1981 | Vayal | Paappi |
| 1981 | Sambhavam | |
| 1981 | Kaahalam | |
| 1981 | Itha Oru Dhikkari | Sekharan |
| 1982 | Saram | |
| 1982 | Kayam | |
| 1982 | Dheera | |
| 1982 | Sree Ayappanum Vavarum | Kaliyappan |
| 1983 | Himam | Ameer Khan |
| 1983 | Thaalam Thettiya Tharattu | Chandran |
| 1983 | Bhookambam | Anwar |
| 1983 | Attakkalasam | Kuttappan |
| 1983 | Aa Rathri | |
| 1983 | Kathirunna Divasam | |
| 1983 | Kodumkattu | |
| 1983 | Kaathirunna Divasam | |
| 1984 | Koottinilamkili | Krishnanunny's Roommate |
| 1984 | Chakkaraumma | |
| 1984 | Sandarbham | |
| 1984 | Krishna Guruvayoorappa | Pandya Rajan |
| 1984 | Oru Nimisham Tharoo | |
| 1984 | Inakkilly | Peter |
| 1984 | Piriyilla Naam | |
| 1984 | Umanilayam | Gopi |
| 1984 | Ente Upasana | Doctor |
| 1985 | Oru Sandesam Koodi | Chandran |
| 1985 | Kaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu | Bus Passenger |
| 1985 | Makan Ente Makan | Doctor |
| 1986 | Thalavattam | Antony |
| 1986 | Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil | |
| 1986 | Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu | |
| 1987 | Aankiliyude Tharattu | |
| 1987 | Oru Sindoorapottinte Ormakku | |
| 1987 | Cheppu | Police Inspector |
| 1988 | Inquilabinte Puthri | Das |
| 1988 | Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu | |
| 1989 | Kireedam | Haidros |
| 1989 | Vandhanam | |
| 1989 | Lal Americayil | |
| 1989 | Eenam Thettatha Kattaru | George |
| 1990 | No.20 Madras Mail | |
| 1990 | Kadathanadan Ambadi | |
| 1990 | Veena Meettiya Vilangukal | Antony |
| 1990 | Sunday 7 PM | |
| 1991 | Abhimanyu | Chotta |
| 1993 | Devaasuram | Achuthan |
| 1993 | Vatsalyam | |
| 1993 | Chenkol | Haidros |
| 1994 | Kinnaripuzhayoram | Mental Patient |
| 1994 | Bheesmacharya | Sidharthan |
| 1994 | Chakoram | |
| 1995 | Mannar Mathai Speaking | Eldho |
| 1995 | Kaattile Thadi Thevarude Ana | |
| 1995 | Thacholi Varghese Chekavar | |
| 1995 | Kakkakkum Poochakkum Kalyanam | |
| 1995 | Achan Rajavu Appan Jethavu | |
| 1996 | Kalyanji Anandji | |
| 1996 | Udyanapalakan | |
| 1996 | Kala Pani | Ahmed Kutty |
| 1996 | Hitler | Jabbar |
| 1996 | King Solomon | |
| 1996 | Sulthan Hyderali | Damu |
| 1996 | Kaliveedu | |
| 1996 | Azhakiya Ravanan | |
| 1997 | Superman | Rajan Philip |
| 1997 | Mayaponman | |
| 1997 | News paper boy | |
| 1997 | Nagarapuram | |
| 1997 | Chandralekha | |
| 1997 | Mangalyapallakku | |
| 1997 | Vamsham | |
| 1997 | Aaram Thampuran | |
| 1997 | Lelam | Jayasimhan |
| 1997 | Aniyathi Pravu | |
| 1998 | Vismayam | |
| 1998 | Punjabi House | Gangadharan |
| 1998 | Mayilpeelikkavu | |
| 1998 | Kanmadam | Police Officer |
| 1998 | Harikrishnans | Kunjikuttan |
| 1998 | Elavamkodu Desam | Singer |
| 1998 | The Truth | |
| 1998 | Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam | |
| 1998 | Anuragakottaram | |
| 1998 | Sooryaputran | |
| 1999 | Udayapuram Sulthan | Beeran Kutty |
| 1999 | Pathram | David Sabhapathi |
| 1999 | Panchapandavar | Varkey |
| 1999 | Vazhunnor | Vadakethala Sivadas |
| 1999 | Njangal Santhushtaranu | Soudamini's Husband |
| 1999 | Megham | |
| 1999 | Crime File | |
| 1999 | English Medium | |
| 1999 | Auto Brothers | |
| 1999 | Independence | |
| 1999 | Charlie Chaplin | |
| 1999 | Friends | Sundareshan |
| 1999 | Chandamama | Natwarlal |
| 2000 | Mr. Butler | Swamy |
| 2000 | Dada Sahib | Raghavan |
| 2000 | Snehapoorvam Anna | |
| 2000 | Arayannangalude Veedu | Gangadharan |
| 2000 | Indriyam | Police |
| 2000 | Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram | |
| 2001 | Rakshasa Rajavu | |
| 2001 | Praja | |
| 2001 | Pranayamanthram | |
| 2001 | Goa | Kanakambharan/David Thomas |
| 2001 | Nalacharitham Nalamdivasam | |
| 2001 | Dubai | |
| 2001 | Soothradharan | Mani Uncle |
| 2001 | Kakkakuyil | Local goon |
| 2001 | Ee Parakkum Thalika | Veerappan Kurup |
| 2001 | Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka | |
| 2001 | Ee Nadu Ennalevare | Chandrakumar |
| 2001 | Rajapattam | |
| 2001 | Sundrapurushan | Alavuddin |
| 2001 | Barthavudyokam | Pratapan Nair |
| 2002 | Snehithan | Sudarshanan |
| 2002 | Pranyamanithooval | Moosakka |
| 2002 | Phantom | |
| 2002 | Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan | Punchiri Pushparaj |
| 2002 | Mazhathullikkilukkam | Mathukutty |
| 2002 | Kunjikoonan | Thoma |
| 2002 | Kaiyethum Doorath | Kundara Sharangan |
| 2002 | Chirikkudukka | Sathyavan |
| 2002 | Bamboo Boys | Makku |
| 2002 | Meesa Madhavan | Thrivikraman |
| 2002 | Kasthooriman | |
| 2002 | Kattuchempakam | |
| 2002 | Kannaki | |
| 2002 | Bucket | Shilpa |
| 2002 | Ee Bhargavinilayam | |
| 2002 | www.anukudumbam.com | |
| 2003 | Relax | Ganesh |
| 2003 | Thilakkam | Bhaskaran |
| 2003 | Kilichundan Mampazham | Kalandan Haji |
| 2003 | Sadanandante Samayam | |
| 2003 | Vellithira | Panchayath President |
| 2003 | C.I.D. Moosa | Vikraman |
| 2003 | Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum | Divakaran |
| 2003 | Swapnakoodu | Philipose |
| 2003 | Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu | Velappan |
| 2003 | Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu | Bullet Ismail |
| 2003 | Pulival Kalyanam | Dharmendra |
| 2003 | Malsaram | Bhaskaran |
| 2003 | Pattanathil Sundaran | Shekhara Pillai |
| 2004 | Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku | Vadival Vasu |
| 2004 | C. I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu | Mahadevan |
| 2004 | Vismayathumbathu | Nandakumar |
| 2004 | Chathikkatha Chanthu | Dharma |
| 2004 | Runway | Divakaran |
| 2004 | Vettam | |
| 2004 | Maratha Naadu | |
| 2004 | Ee Snehatheerathu | Neelan |
| 2004 | Ennittum | Professor Villas |
| 2004 | Youth Festival | Kannappan |
| 2004 | Maampazhakkaalam | Manathudi Madhavan |
| 2004 | Vesham | |
| 2004 | Vellinakshatram | |
| 2004 | Vacation | Urumees |
| 2005 | Udayananu Tharam | 'Sona' Balan |
| 2005 | Chandrolsavam | Sreedharan |
| 2005 | Daivanamathil | |
| 2005 | Iruvattam Manavatti | |
| 2005 | Pandippada | Ummachan |
| 2005 | Nerariyan CBI | George C. Nair |
| 2005 | Chirattakalipaattangal | |
| 2005 | Ben Johnson | |
| 2005 | Immini Nalloral | |
| 2005 | Rajamanikyam | Varghese |
| 2005 | Anandabhadram | Maravi Matthayi |
| 2006 | Vargam | |
| 2006 | Kilukkam Kilukilukkam | |
| 2006 | Madhuchandralekha | Abootty |
| 2006 | Thuruppu Gulan | |
| 2006 | Keerthi Chakra | |
| 2006 | The Don | |
| 2006 | Aanachandham | |
| 2006 | Janmam | |
| 2006 | Lion | |
| 2006 | Rashtram | |
| 2006 | Rathrimazha | |
| 2006 | Chakkaramuthu | |
| 2006 | Chirattakalippanttagal | |
| 2006 | Red Salute | |
| 2006 | Badadosth | Javed |
| 2007 | Changathipoocha | Vattu Bhargavan |
| 2007 | Chotta Mumbai | |
| 2007 | Inspector Garud | |
| 2007 | July 4 | |
| 2007 | Mayavi | |
| 2007 | Panthaya Kozhi | Parunthu Bhaskaran |
| 2007 | Paradeshi | |
| 2007 | Detective | |
| 2007 | Heartbeats | |
| 2007 | Kichamani MBA | Jinnah |
| 2007 | Romeoo | |
| 2007 | Avan Chandiyude Makan | Chackochi |
| 2007 | Indrajith | Udumbu Rudrakshan |
| 2007 | Ali Bhai | Kunji Kannan |
| 2008 | Mayakazhcha | Kilippadan |
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | |
| 2008 | Annan Thampi | |
| 2008 | Parunthu | Kunjachan |
| 2008 | Bullet | |
| 2008 | Thirakkatha | |
| 2008 | Kurukshetra | |
| 2009 | Loudspeaker | |
| 2009 | Changathikoottam | Pathrose |
| 2009 | Colours | |
| 2009 | Hailesa | |
| 2009 | Chattambinadu | |
| 2009 | Venalmaram | Achuthankutty |
| 2010 | 3 Chaur Sau Bees | |
| 2010 | Bodyguard | Principal (posthumous film) |
| 2011 | Kalabha Mazha | (posthumous film) |
| 2013 | Musafir | GK (posthumous film) |
| 2014 | Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 | Eldho (posthumous film) |
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Paasa Paravaigal | Director |
| 1990 | Gopura Vasalile | |
| 1990 | Mounam Sammadham | |
| 1990 | Vaigasi Poranthachu | |
| 1992 | Vaaname Ellai | |
| 1992 | Mahanadi | Dhanush |
| 1996 | Siraichalai | |
| 1998 | Kaathala Kaathala | |
| 1998 | Thulli Thirintha Kaalam | |
| 1999 | Adutha Kattam | |
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | |
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | |
| 1999 | Kakkai Siraginile | |
| 2000 | Mugavaree | director |
| 2001 | Citizen | |
| 2001 | Maaran | |
| 2002 | Youth | |
| 2002 | Paarthale Paravasam | |
| 2003 | Lesa Lesa | |
| 2003 | Parthiban Kanavu | |
| 2003 | Nadhi Karaiyinile | |
| 2004 | Attahasam | |
| 2005 | Anniyan | |
| 2005 | Kasthuri Maan | |
| 2005 | Thotti Jaya | |
| 2005 | Chanakya | |
| 2006 | Pattiyal | |
| 2006 | Something Something ... Unnakum Ennakum | |
| 2007 | Madurai Veeran | |
| 2007 | Sringaram | |
| 2007 | Deepavali | |
| 2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | |
| 2007 | Kireedam | |
| 2008 | Arai En 305-il Kadavul | |
| 2008 | Theekuchi | |
| 2008 | Jeyam Kondaan | |
| 2008 | Aegan | |
| 2008 | Poi Solla Porom | |
| 2009 | A Aa E Ee | |
| 2009 | Modhi Vilayadu | |
| 2009 | Vettaikaran | |
| 2010 | Kattradhu Kalavu | posthumous film) |
| 2010 | Ambasamudram Ambani | posthumous film) |
| 2010 | Madrasapattinam | posthumous film) |
| 2010 | Enthiran | posthumous film) |
| 2010 | Thottu Paar | posthumous film) |
Director-filmography
Malayalam films
- Bheesmacharya (1994)
- Vatsalyam (1993) Mammootty received the 1993 Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the film.
- 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)
- Pasa Mazhai (1989)
- Pagalil Pournami (1990)
- Pillai Pasam (1991)
- Vasaliley Oru Vennila (1991)
- Naalai Engal Kalyanam (1992)
Writer-filmography
- Aval Oru Devaalayam (1977) (Directed by A.B. Raj)
- Adima Changala (1981) (Directed by A.B. Raj)
- Itihasam (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 Haneefa".
- ^ "സിനിമാ-'ജീവിത'ത്തിലെ ഹനീഫ" (in Malayalam). Mathrubhumi. 2 February 2010. Archived from the original on 5 February 2010. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 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}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/91647
- ^ http://www.cochinkalabhavan.com/contribution.html
- ^ "C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu". Archived from the original on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu". Retrieved 2 February 2010.
- ^ http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=13355715&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3
- ^ "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
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