Ahmed Azmeel Explained

Ahmed Azmeel
Children:Ismail Aziel Azmeel
Occupation:Actor, director, choreographer, editor
Years Active:2010–present

Ahmed Azmeel is a Maldivian film actor, director and producer.

Career

1999–2009: Music videos

In 2004, Azmeel made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Shafeeu directed horror film Edhathuru (2004) which revolves around eight friends who go on a picnic to a haunted uninhabited island and their battle for survival.[1] [2] The film garnered critical appreciation specially for its sound effect and was a commercial success.[3] He made his television debut as a caring friend in the Arifa Ibrahim-directed critically acclaimed television series, Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun (2005) which revolves around two best-friends involved in extra-marital affairs and who fail to practice their duty as husband and wife.[4] Starring alongside Niuma Mohamed, Ahmed Asim, Aminath Rasheedha and Mariyam Shakeela, the series was listed as one of the most successful television series.[5] The following year, Azmeel again collaborated with the team of Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun for Arifa Ibrahim's another romantic television drama series, Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees (2006) which consists of fifty episodes.[5] The series which follows the vengeance and retribution two best-friends go through when they both love the same person, features Azmeel in a recurring role as a strong-minded and caring friend.[5]

In 2009, Azmeel collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his horror film Baaraige Fas, cast alongside Hussain Sobah, Mariyam Nisha, Ali Shameel, Mariyam Shakeela and Amira Ismail.[6] The film follows a temptress vampire who goes into a killing spree to quench her thirst.[6] The film received mainly negative reviews from critics.[7]

2010–present: Film debut and into profession

Azmeel officially made his film debut in Aishath Rishmy-directed Fanaa (2010) alongside Rishmy and Aminath Rasheedha.[8] Based on a novel published by Waheed titled Balgish, he played the role of a gangster.[8] Upon release, the film received mixed to negative reviews from critics; Ali Naafiz from Haveeru Daily classified the film as the "worst Maldivian film released so far" during the year, criticizing the performance of lead.[8] However, other critics found the performance of Azmeel to be "good for a starter".[8] His debut performance garnered him a nomination for Best Actor at the 6th Gaumee Film Awards while winning the Best Male Debut award at the Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012.[9] [10]

The following year, Azmeel appeared in Aishath Ali Manik's romantic horror film Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? (2011) opposite Aishath Rishmy. Inspired by the horror romantic thriller Bollywood film Darling (2007), pre-production of the film was started in 2007 and shot in Sri Lanka. It revolves around a man who cheats on his wife with his secretary, and how his life slides to a haunting shift when he accidentally kills his mistress. The film and his performance received negative reviews from critics. "Azmeel does not seem to be in his form this time; He is weak in delivering sequences with different emotions. He tries hard in the emotional grief scenes, but fails to impress the audience". The film did little business at boxoffice and was declared a flop.[11] His next release was a family drama Hiyy Yaara Dheefa (2011), written and directed by him, starred alongside Aishath Rishmy, Niuma Mohamed, Ali Seezan and Aminath Rasheedha.[12] The film received negative reviews from critics pointing similarities between Bollywood comedy-drama film Ishq (1997) and Kundan Shah's family drama Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002). The film revolves around four young people from different social classes fall in love with partners who do not meet with their parents' approval. The film did not succeed financially, and his work as a writer, actor and director was disapproved by critics.[13]

In 2015, Azmeel collaborated with Fathimath Nahula for two television drama series. In the first release, a 15-episodes romantic series Vakivumuge Kurin, Azmeel portrayed a betrayal husband having an extra-marital affair. This was followed by her 13 episodes television drama series, Umurah Salaan (2015) which centers on a squabble family which is separated due to the greed for money and misunderstandings. The series which stars Mohamed Faisal, Aminath Rishfa, Azmeel and Mariyam Azza in lead roles, he portrays the character Fayaz, a carefree young man and a womanizer.[14]

In 2016, Azmeel appeared in Hussain Munawwar's Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee alongside Aminath Rishfa.[15] Critics gave the film negative reviews and considered Azmeel's performance as Kamal, to be "boring" while criticising the character development.[16] Despite the negative reviews, the film did average business at the end of its run.[17] His next release of the year was Ali Seezan-directed romantic film Vafaatheri Kehiveriya alongside Maleeha Waheed.[18] The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics.[19] Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed Baiveriyaa (2016), a comedy film featuring an ensemble cast was his second release of the year.[20] 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.[21] Upon release the film was positively received by critics. Nazim Hassan of Avas applauded the comic timing of the characters and mentioned that Azmeel showed "improvements from his earlier work".[22] The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of the year.[23]

In 2018, Azmeel appeared in Mariyam Moosa's directorial debut romantic film Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah.[24] The entire film was shot in Sri Lanka.[25] It was moderately received by critics; Aminath Lubaa reviewing from Sun praised the music and story of the film though she opined the performance from the actors including Azmeel, could have been better.[26] In May 2018, it was premiered in Sri Lanka, and played two housefull shows at Mount Lavinia Cinema.[27]

Azmeel's first release of 2019 was the Moomin Fuad-directed psychological horror thriller Nivairoalhi (2019) which marks Niuma Mohamed's last onscreen film.[28] Revolving around a patient with depression, he played a small role in the film.[29] 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".[30]

Personal life

In May 2007, Azmeel married one of his co-stars Aishath Rishmy; with whom he shared screen space in many songs.[31] In December 2008 he welcomed his son Ismail Aziel Azumeel. In 2013 Azmeel divorced Rishmy.

Media image

In 2011, Azmeel was voted in the top three as the "Most Entertaining Actor" in the SunFM Awards 2010, an award night ceremony initiated by Sun Media Group to honour the most recognized personalities in different fields, during the previous year.[32]

Controversy

On 10 January 2024, Azmeel was arrested for a drug related offence. However, since he has no prior records of criminal activity and is not deemed to be a danger to society, the Criminal court decided to release him under conditions.[33]

Filmography

Feature film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Kaiveneege Furathama ReyAli RasheedhSpecial appearance[34]
2004Hama HimeynIbrahimSpecial appearance[35]
2004EdhathuruAnasSpecial appearance
2009Baaraige FasAdheel
2010FanaaAadhan "Aadey"Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor
Maldives Film Award for Best Male Debut
2011Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey?Azeen
2011Hiyy Yaara DheefaAnilAlso the director
2016Neyngi Yaaru VakiveeKamal
2016Vafaatheri KehiveriyaLahchey
2016BaiveriyaaYanish
2017Neydhen VakivaakahNadheemSpecial appearance[36]
2018Thiya Loaibaa DhurahAmir
2019NivairoalhiHassan

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Ujaalaa RaasthaaAdheelMain role; 8 episodes[37]
2004VaisooriNashidIn the segment "An'dhiri Hayaaiy"[38]
2004Kamana Vareh NeiyHimselfGuest role; "Episode 4"
2005–2006Vairoalhi Ahves SirrunNahidMain role; 52 episodes
2006–2007Vaguthu Faaithu NuvaneesFirazRecurring role; 50 episodes
2009Mihithah Loabi DheysheyNawaalAlso the writer and editor
Main role; 15 episodes		[39]
2015Vakivumuge KurinMaazMain role; 15 episodes
2015–2016Umurah SalaanFayazMain role; 13 episodes
2019ShhhSunil5 episodes[40]
2020HuvaaMausoomMain role[41]
2020EhenasShaira's doctorGuest role; Episode: "Aftermath"[42]
2021Huvaa Kohfa BunanAssadMain role[43]
2021AvahteriyaJabirMain role; 9 episodes[44]
2022Biruveri VaahakaSobaMain role; Episode: "Jaadhoogar"[45]
2022RimshaAhmed FiyazMain role; 13 episodes[46]
2023Yaaraa Shinaan RasheedMain role[47]

Short film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Kudafoolhuge VasvaasHimselfSpecial appearance[48]
2007Umurahvess Inthizaaru KuraananRishwanAlso the co-director and co-producer
2009HaadhisaaAlso the director
2012Haadhisaa 2Also the director
2020KKB: Kuda Kuda BaaruShirazAlso the director[49]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
20112nd SunFM Awards Most Entertaining Actor
2012Best Male DebutFanaa
20156th Gaumee Film AwardsBest ActorFanaa

Notes and References

  1. News: Soba returning to screen with "Kaaku?" . Sun . Divehi . Musthafa . Mohamed . 19 November 2018 . https://archive.today/20181130061619/https://sun.mv/111827 . live . 30 November 2018 . 30 November 2018. dmy-all.
  2. News: Kuda Hajja will always be a star though she fails to fulfill her dreams . Avas . Divehi . Maaha . Aishath . 13 June 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181130061630/https://avas.mv/18535 . live . 30 November 2018 . 30 November 2018. dmy-all.
  3. News: "Vehey Vaarey Thereyn" lifts Best Film Award with six other awards . Avas . Divehi . Ahmed . Fazeena . 20 December 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181130062142/http://webcache.dhivehi.mv/haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/56402 . dead . 30 November 2018 . 30 November 2018 . dmy-all .
  4. News: Filming of Niuma's last film to commence in January 2019 . Divehi . VNews . Adhushan . Ahmed . 23 November 2017 . https://archive.today/20190602052327/http://www.vnews.mv/91868 . live . 2 June 2019 . 2 June 2019 .
  5. News: Where are all the drama series? . Divehi . Avas . Ashraf . Aisha . 4 February 2018 . https://archive.today/20190527043138/https://avas.mv/59849 . live . 27 May 2019 . 27 May 2019 .
  6. News: Maldivian Glitterati circa 1990s' . Edition . Ibrahim . Nafahath . 3 August 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180804135727/https://edition.mv/entertainment/6687 . live . 4 August 2018 . 8 October 2018 . dmy-all.
  7. News: Maldives Film Awards 2011 Nominations . Divehi. Youtube . Haveeru Videos . 26 June 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181215111922/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B74437jC6CY&fbclid . dead . 15 December 2018 . 15 December 2018 . dmy-all.
  8. News: Fanaa: Proof of Yaaraa's immaturity . Divehi. Haveeru . Nafiz . Ali . 15 July 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100718092407/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=dates&date=2010-07-15 . dead . 2010-07-18 . 18 July 2010 .
  9. News: Winners of Maldives Film Awards . Divehi. Haveeru . Nadheem . Ahmed . 5 July 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402094000/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/123762 . dead . 2 April 2015 . 19 September 2018 . dmy-all.
  10. News: Yoope crowned Best Actor, Niuma received Best Actress, and Happy Birthday as the Best Film . Divehi. Avas . Nadheem . Ahmed . 23 October 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180924050337/https://avas.mv/9322 . live . 24 September 2018 . 24 September 2018.
  11. News: "Kuhveriyakee Kaakuhey" Whose fault? . Divehi. Haveeru . Nadheem . Ahmed . 19 May 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110828170507/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=111640 . dead . 28 August 2011 . 3 October 2018.
  12. News: "Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" premiered . Divehi. Haveeru . Nadheem . Ahmed . 13 October 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111014210956/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/111417 . dead . 2011-10-14 . 11 October 2018 .
  13. News: "Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" review . Divehi. Haveeru . Nadheem . Ahmed . 20 October 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111023000541/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/111747 . dead . 2011-10-23 . 11 October 2018 .
  14. News: Who would excel in the acting field in "Huvaa" . Divehi . Avas . Ifraz . Ali . 14 March 2018 . https://archive.today/20190609164537/https://avas.mv/46185 . live . 9 June 2019 . 22 December 2018 .
  15. News: Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee's First show full, Tickets available at four spots . Divehi. Sun . 26 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160606110604/https://sun.mv/70075 . 6 June 2016 . 6 June 2016.
  16. News: The actual reason of "Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee" . Divehi. Avas . Nadheem, Ahmed . 6 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160606101756/https://avas.mv/14598 . 6 June 2016 . 6 June 2016.
  17. News: Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee premiered to a positive response . Divehi. Vaguthu . Jaishan, Ahmed . 5 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160606110957/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/entertainment/391632/ . 6 June 2016 . 6 June 2016.
  18. News: "Vafaatheriya Kehiveriya" is almost complete: Seezan . Divehi. Avas . Maahaa, Aishath. 9 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160609121943/https://avas.mv/16116 . 9 June 2016 . 9 June 2016.
  19. News: "Vafaatheriya Kehiveriya" is not bad: Here is the reason behind its failure . Divehi. Avas . Nadheem, Ahmed . 5 June 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160606082514/https://avas.mv/18132 . 6 June 2016 . 6 June 2016.
  20. News: Last film of the year, "Baiveriyaa" releasing today . Divehi. Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 14 December 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180330145254/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10286 . live . 30 March 2018 . 30 March 2018 . dmy-all.
  21. News: Two shows of "Baiveriya" screening at olympus this week . Divehi. Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 3 January 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180330143550/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11095 . live . 30 March 2018 . 30 March 2018 . dmy-all.
  22. News: Baiveriyaa: A fun and entertaining film . Divehi. Avas . Hassan . Nazim . 17 December 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180330145015/https://avas.mv/26970 . live . 30 March 2018 . 30 March 2018 . dmy-all.
  23. News: What was the best film of last year? . Divehi. Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 2 January 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180330150107/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10813 . live . 30 March 2018 . 30 March 2018 . dmy-all.
  24. News: "Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" might turn out to be a beautiful romantic film . Divehi. Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 23 November 2017 . 18 September 2018 . dmy-all.
  25. News: A new teaser of "Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" released . Divehi. Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 24 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180328101423/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/33272 . live . 28 March 2018 . 18 September 2018 . dmy-all.
  26. News: "Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" review; a film for lovers . Divehi. Sun . Luba . Aminath . 21 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180918081157/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/6kdQ4 . live . 18 September 2018 . 18 September 2018 . dmy-all.
  27. News: Two housefull shows of "Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" showed in Lanka . Divehi. Raajje.mv . Waheed . Thahaarath Mohamed . 11 May 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180918081949/https://raajje.mv/news/32308 . live . 18 September 2018 . 18 September 2018 . dmy-all.
  28. News: Nivairoalhi released with a surprise . Divehi. Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 3 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20180328111609/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25449. live . 28 March 2018 . 28 March 2018 . dmy-all.
  29. News: Nivaroalhi yet again to be released in 2019 . Divehi . Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 27 September 2018 . https://archive.today/20190109111317/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/42980 . live . 9 January 2019 . 8 January 2019 . dmy-all .
  30. News: Nivaroalhi Review: Its heartbreaking to say Good Bye . Divehi . Mihaaru . Maaha . Aishath . 11 January 2019 . https://archive.today/20190207141326/https://dho.mv/baiscope/48258 . live . 7 February 2019 . 7 February 2019 . dmy-all .
  31. News: Rishmy and Azey getting married on thursday . Haveeru Daily . Ahmed, Fazeena . Divehi. 24 May 2007 . 8 October 2012 .
  32. News: Top 5 Nominations announced for SunFM Awards 2010 . Divehi . Sun . 15 March 2011 . https://archive.today/20190616075605/https://sun.mv/6023 . 16 June 2019 . 16 June 2019 . live .
  33. News: Criminal court orders Azmeel’s release after drug offence arrest . The Edition . Solih . Shuba . 11 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240111140027/https://edition.mv/news/30962 . live . 11 January 2024 . 11 January 2024 . dmy-all.
  34. News: The fall and rise of Sajna . Mihaaru . Divehi . Adhushan . Ahmed . 26 May 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201022133426/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/142 . live . 22 October 2020 . 4 January 2019 . dmy-all.
  35. News: Mahdi pleased with his work . Mihaaru . Divehi . Adhushan . Ahmed . 17 April 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201121160311/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/15865 . live . 21 November 2020 . 21 November 2020.
  36. News: Review: "Neydhen Vakivaakah" is a mixed bag of confusion . Divehi . Miadhu . Waheedha . Mariyam . 28 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211217191033/https://miadhu.mv/article/read/29951 . live . 17 December 2021 . 17 December 2021 . dmy-all.
  37. News: Star's Story: The friendly actor in the industry . Divehi . Avas . Adam . Ahmed Hameed . 18 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210208161306/https://avas.mv/93002 . dead . 8 February 2021 . 11 December 2020.
  38. News: Arifa Ibrahim – Star of the Day . dv . MuniAvas . Milna . Mariyam . 8 February 2019 . https://archive.today/20190410141337/https://www.muniavas.com/10788 . 10 April 2019 . 10 April 2019 . live .
  39. News: Additional cast of Huvaa . MuniAvas . Rasheed . Ahmed . 12 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201107104011/https://www.muniavas.com/18666 . live. 7 November 2020 . 20 August 2020 . dmy-all.
  40. News: Are you ready for the horror web series, Shhh? . Sun . Divehi . Lubaa . Aminath . 10 May 2019 . https://archive.today/20190511080144/https://sun.mv/119051 . live . 11 May 2019 . 11 May 2019 . dmy-all .
  41. News: Huvaa: Nahula starts her web-series . Mihaaru . Divehi . Adhushan . Ahmed . 27 February 2018 . https://archive.today/20181130093034/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/31773 . live . 30 November 2018 . 30 November 2018. dmy-all.
  42. News: Ehenas Season 2: Premiere on 18 . Mihaaru . Divehi . Adhushan . Ahmed . 4 June 2020 . https://archive.today/20200820164905/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/75210 . live . 20 August 2020 . 19 August 2020 . dmy-all .
  43. News: Huvaa Koffaa Bunan: An interesting and funny ride . MuniAvas . Divehi . Rasheed . Ahmed . 29 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210102064431/https://www.muniavas.com/34330 . live . 2 January 2021 . 2 January 2021.
  44. News: Eupe's "Avahteriya" streaming on Baiskoafu . Avas . Adam . Ahmed Hameed . 12 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211224070920/https://avas.mv/101668 . live. 24 December 2021 . 24 December 2021 . dmy-all.
  45. News: Its time for "Rah" from "Biruveri Vaahaka" . Divehi . MuniAvas . Rasheed . Ahmed . 16 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007163556/https://www.muniavas.com/42824 . live . 7 October 2022 . 7 October 2022. dmy-all.
  46. News: Shooting begins for Maaenboo's "Rimsha" . Divehi . MuniAvas . Rifza . Aishath . 7 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220924090457/https://www.muniavas.com/38770 . live . 24 September 2022 . 24 September 2022. dmy-all.
  47. News: No space for criticizing; Yaaraa deserves a 100 . Divehi . Sun . Latheef . Alim Abdul . 25 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230520053802/https://sun.mv/176499 . live . 20 May 2023 . 19 May 2023 . dmy-all.
  48. News: Kudafoolhu's character returns . Divehi . Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 24 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201029154158/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28229 . dead . 29 October 2020 . 29 October 2020 . dmy-all.
  49. News: Lockdown film "KKB" airing today . MuniAvas . Zihunee . Ibrahim . 24 May 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200531095444/https://www.muniavas.com/27656 . live . 31 May 2020 . 4 December 2020 . dmy-all.

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