| Abi | |
| Birth Name: | Habeeb Muhammed |
| Birth Date: | 1965 2, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India |
| Death Place: | Elamakkara, Kochi |
| Education: | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam |
| Years Active: | 1991–2017 |
| Spouse: | Sunila |
| Children: | 3 (including Shane Nigam) |
Habeeb Muhammed (28 February 1965 – 30 November 2017), better known by his stage name Kalabhavan Abi, was an Indian impressionist, comedian, actor, and dubbing artist.
Kalabhavan Abi was born on 28 February 1965 in Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam. He graduated from Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. Abi was married to Sunila, and had three children, including actor Shane Nigam.
On 30 November 2017, Abi was admitted to hospital after complaining of uneasiness and passed away half an hour later. His funeral took place at Muvattupuzha Muslim Jamath Mosque.[1] [2] [3] Prior to his death, Abi was under treatment for Aplastic Anemia.
Abi participated in Youth Festivals at the Mahatma Gandhi University and won several awards at mimicry competitions before joining the mimicry troupe Kalabhavan. He debuted in 1991 with the film Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu. In addition to acting, Abi has dubbed for actors such as Amitabh Bachchan in various Malayalam dubbed adverts.
| Year | Title | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu | ||
| 1992 | Kasarkode Khaderbai | ||
| Ellarum Chollanu | |||
| 1993 | Vatsalyam | ||
| 1994 | Bheeshmacharya | ||
| Sainyam | |||
| Vardhakya Puranam | |||
| 1995 | Mimics Action 500 | ||
| Mazhavilkoodaram | |||
| Kidilol Kidilam | |||
| 1996 | The Porter (1996 film) | Moonnam Loka Pattalam (The Porter) | |
| Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar | |||
| 1997 | Manikya Koodaram | ||
| Aniyathipraavu | |||
| 1999 | |||
| 2002 | Desam | ||
| 2004 | Rasikan | ||
| 2007 | Kichamani MBA | ||
| 2010 | Thanthonni | ||
| 2013 | |||
| For Sale | |||
| Malayala Nadu | |||
| 2014 | Koothara | ||
| 2016 | Happy Wedding | ||
| 2017 | Chicken Kokkachi | ||
| Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | |||
| Karutha Sooryan |