Hamdhan Farooq (born 3 June 1983) is a Maldivian film actor.

Early life

Farooq was born on 3 June 1983 in Ga. Dhaandhoo. His parents, Ali Farooq and

Mariyam Haleem Mariyam Haleem is a Maldivian actress. Career 1997–2010: Initial releases with small roles Haleem made her film debut in Abdulla Sujau-directed '' Laila'' (1997) starring opposite Ali Shameel and Aishath Shiranee as depressed mother whose daugh ...

are actors working in the film industry since 1997. He is the brother of actor

Ravee Farooq Ravee Farooq is a Maldivian actor, director, editor and choreographer. Career Farooq made his film debut with Abdul Faththaah-directed romantic disaster film, '' Hureemey Inthizaarugaa'' (2005) cast along with Mariyam Zuhura, Waleedha Waleed, Ib ...

and Hamdhoon Farooq. He credits his parents and brothers to be his inspiration to pursue a career in the film industry.

Career

In 2005, Farooq appeared in Mohamed Abdulla's comedy short films series '' Dheke Dhekeves'' in two of its installments, followed by several other productions from Abdulla's "Dheke Dhekeves" studio including '' Farihibe'' short film series and his comedy television series '' Mohamma Gaadiyaa''.

Ali Seezan Ali Seezan (born 6 February 1977) is a Maldivian film actor, editor, director and producer. He has established a career in Maldives Film Industry and is a recipient of two National Film Awards. Early life Ali Seezan was born on 6 February 1977. ...

's family drama '' Maafeh Neiy'' was released in 2010, where he appeared alongside

and

Niuma Mohamed Niuma Mohamed (pronounced ; 20 October 1977) is a Maldivian film actress, director, and producer. The highest-paid actress in Maldives, Mohamed is the recipient of several awards, including two Gaumee Film Awards, and four Maldives Film Awards. ...

, playing the role of a heartless son-in-law. The film highlighting many social issues including human rights abuses,

forced marriage Forced marriage is a marriage in which one or more of the parties is married without their consent or against their will. A marriage can also become a forced marriage even if both parties enter with full consent if one or both are later force ...

and domestic violence was criticized for its melodrama. It was followed by

Amjad Ibrahim Amjad Ibrahim Didi (born 11 September 1967), commonly known as Amjad Ibrahim is a Maldivian film director and screenwriter. Early life After completing eleven years of service in Maldives National Defence Force, Ibrahim decided to pursue a ca ...

's romantic horror film '' Vakinuvinama'' (2010) alongside

and

, which was a critical and commercial failure. He then collaborated with

Dark Rain Entertainment Dark Rain Entertainment is a Maldivian production company based in Male' producing Dhivehi language, Maldivian films. Established in 2006, the studio has produced the first Maldivian films shot entirely in HD, 3D and on DSLR. History The studio ...

, for

Ali Shifau Ali Shifau (born 19 May 1977) is a Maldivian film director, cinematographer and editor. One of the most successful filmmakers in Maldivian Cinema, Shifau is the recipient of a number of awards, including seven Gaumee Film Awards, and four Maldiv ...

-directed romantic comedy film '' Vaashey Mashaa Ekee'' (2016), where he played the role of a male nurse which was considered the "required comic element" in the film. Afterwards, he continued playing similar role of an effeminate man in several other production ventures of

including ''

Mee Loaybakee ''Mee Loaybakee'' () is a 2017 Maldivian romantic comedy film directed by Ali Shifau. Produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Azza in pivotal roles. The film wa ...

'' (2017) and ''

Maamui ''Maamui'' is a Maldivian 2019 comedy film directed by Ali Shifau. Produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Jumayyil, Mariyam Azza, Mohamed Faisal, Mariyam Majudha, ...

'' (2019), where he portrayed the role of a hairdresser and stylist in the latter which was positively received by the critics.

Filmography

Feature film

Television

Short film

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Farooq, Hamdhan Living people People from Malé 21st-century Maldivian actors Maldivian film actors 1983 births