Ibrahim Wisan (born 27 February 1977), nicknamed as Kandi is a Maldivian cinematographer, actor and director.

Career

In 1996, Wisan starred in Mohamed Rasheed's '' Hifehettumeh Neiy Karuna'' opposite

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. ...

, Abdul Raheem and

Arifa Ibrahim Arifa Ibrahim (born 22 June 1955) is a Maldivian actress, producer, director and writer. Early life Daughter of late Ibrahim Fulhu and late Fathma Fulhu, Arifa Ibrahim was born on 22 June 1955. She got married at the age of fourteen and is blesse ...

. He again collaborated with

for her drama film '' Dhauvaa'', an unofficial remake of

Deepak Sareen Deepak Sareen is a Bollywood film director and assistant director. His first film as director was '' Ranbhoomi'' and last film as director was '' Albela''. As assistant director *''Deewaar'' (1975) *'' Kabhi Kabhi'' (1976) *'' Doosra Aadmi'' (19 ...

's Bollywood film '' Aaina'' (1993), where he reprised the role played by

Deepak Tijori Deepak Tijori (born 28 August 1961) is an Indian film director and actor who works in Bollywood and Gujarati films and is well known for his supporting roles in '' Aashiqui'' (1990), '' Khiladi'' (1992), ''Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar'' (1992), '' K ...

in the original. After working as a cinematographer in

Easa Shareef Easa Shareef is a Maldivian film director, actor, screen-writer, editor and lyricist. Career In 1993, Shareef collaborated with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his tragedy drama film '' Vaudhu'' (1993) which narrates the separation of a happy couple due to the ...

's horror classic '' Fathis Handhuvaru'' (1997), Wisan was offered the role behind camera for several other films. In 2000, he appeared in year's most successful Maldivian film,

Ahmed Nimal Ahmed Nimal is a Maldivian actor, director, editor, writer and producer. Early life Prior to acting in films, Nimal worked at Maldives Meteorological Service office. His interest in films and acting grew due to the influence of his colleagues inc ...

's horror classic ''

Zalzalaa ''Zalzalaa'' is a 2000 Maldivian horror classic film written and directed by Ahmed Nimal. Produced by Aslam Rasheed under Slam Studio, the film stars Ibrahim Wisan, Niuma Mohamed and Ali Shameel in pivotal roles. Premise Ahmed Zameel ( Ibrahim ...

'' (2000) where Wisan portrays the character Ahmed Zameel, a divorcee who gets trapped in the path of a female spirit assigned to complete an unfulfilled prophecy. He next starred alongside

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. ...

, Mariyam Nazima and

Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, editor, writer, and director. One of the most successful filmmakers and actors in Maldivian Cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient of a number of awards, including eight G ...

in Mohamed Rasheed's '' Hithu Vindhu'' (2000) while working as the cinematographer of the film. The following year he worked with Aishath Ali Manik for '' Hiiy Edhenee'' (2001) which was an unofficial remake of

Dharmesh Darshan Dharmesh Darshan is an Indian filmmaker, film director and writer who works in Bollywood. Early life Dharmesh was born Dharmesh Sabharwal, the son of film producer Darshan Sabharwal by his wife Sheila, who is the elder sister of filmmakers Mah ...

's romantic film ''

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'' (2000) where he reprised the role played by

Parmeet Sethi Parmeet Sethi is an Indian actor, director, producer and writer. He is best known for portraying Kuljeet Singh in his debut in Aditya Chopra's directorial debut ''Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'' (1995). Sethi has also acted in films such as '' D ...

in the original, the wicked step-brother. Wisan collaborated with

for the horror film '' Ginihila'' (2003) alongside

Mariyam Nisha Mariyam Nisha (born 19 May 1979) is a Maldivian former actress. Early life Nisha was born on 19 May 1979 in Dh. Rinbudhoo. She recalled her childhood days as a "disturbing chapter" of life where she had to refrain from enjoying with friends due ...

and

Reeko Moosa Manik Moosa Manik also known as Reeko Moosa Manik is a Maldivian former actor and politician know as hanburu. He also served as former deputy speaker of the Maldives Parliament, and former chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Party. He was a member of ...

, playing the role of a supportive friend. The film narrates the story of a young couple who decided to spend a romantic break to save their crumbling marriage and how events take a sinister turn when the wife experiences supernatural incidence which has her husband involvement in it. The film is an unofficial remake of

Vikram Bhatt Vikram Bhatt (born 27 January 1969) is an Indian director, producer, screenwriter and actor. He is best known for directing the ''Raaz'' film series, an Indian horror series produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt and for directing '' Ghula ...

Indian Indian or Indians may refer to: Peoples South Asia * Indian people, people of Indian nationality, or people who have an Indian ancestor ** Non-resident Indian, a citizen of India who has temporarily emigrated to another country * South Asia ...

horror film '' Raaz'' (2002) which itself is an unofficial adaptation of ''

What Lies Beneath ''What Lies Beneath'' is a 2000 American supernatural horror thriller film directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer as a couple who live in a haunted house. It was the first film by Zemeckis' production comp ...

''. The same year, he worked with

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 ...

for his romantic horror film '' Dhonkamana'' (2003) which narrates the romantic relationship between a young man and an old woman. Featuring Fauziyya Hassan,

Sheela Najeeb Sheela Najeeb (born 7 September 1974) is a Maldivian film actress. She has established a career in Maldivian Film Industry and is the recipient of several awards, one Gaumee Film Awards and two Maldivian Film Awards. She made her screen debut alo ...

, Sheereen Abdul Wahid and

Amira Ismail Amira Ismail (born 4 October 1985) is a Maldivian actress. Career Ismail first filmed for a film titled ''Loabi Dhasvejje'' which was ultimately delayed and shelved. She then collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his romantic horror film '' Dhonka ...

, the film received mainly negative reviews from critics though its portrayal of the relationship between a couple with a large age difference was praised. In 2005, Wisan collaborated with

Abdul Faththaah Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom (born 6 December 1971), commonly known as Abdul Faththaah is a Maldivian film director, producer, editor, screenwriter and choreographer. One of the most successful filmmakers in Maldivian Cinema, Faththaah is th ...

for his romantic disaster film, '' Hureemey Inthizaarugaa'' (2005) cast along with Ravee Farooq, Mariyam Zuhura, Waleedha Waleed,

Ibrahim Jihad Ibrahim Jihaad Shavee commonly known as Ibrahim Jihad (born 30 November 1980) is a Maldivian actor. Career Abdul Faththaah's horror film '' Eynaa'' was released in 2004, which appears Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Shah, Khadheeja Ibrahim ...

and

Neena Saleem Neena Saleem is a Maldivian actress. Career In 1996, Saleem made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Rafeeu's award winning film ''Haqqu'' as a friend of Lamha, a promiscuous woman who falls in love with a married man. The film starring Mariyam Nisha, R ...

. The film, heavily relied on the

effect of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake on the Maldives In the independent republic of Maldives, all islands except for 9 were hit by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. 82 people were killed and 24 reported missing and presumed dead after the archipelago was hit by a tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Oc ...

, received favorable reviews from critics though it failed to perform financially. In 2016, Wisan released his debut direction, '' Vee Beyvafa'', a melodrama which was shot in 2011 and delayed in post-production. The film received negative responses from critics, with Ahmed Adhushan of ''Mihaaru'' calling it "a step backward" in the progress of cinema.

Filmography

Feature film

Television

Short film

Other work

Accolades

References

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