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 are actors working in the film industry since 1997. He is the brother of actor Ravee Farooq 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's family drama Maafeh Neiy was released in 2010, where he appeared alongside Ali Seezan and Niuma Mohamed, playing the role of a heartless son-in-law. The film highlighting many social issues including human rights abuses, forced marriage and domestic violence was criticized for its melodrama. It was followed by Amjad Ibrahim's romantic horror film Vakinuvinama (2010) alongside Niuma Mohamed and Ravee Farooq, which was a critical and commercial failure.
He then collaborated with Dark Rain Entertainment, for Ali Shifau-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 Dark Rain Entertainment including Mee Loaybakee (2017) and Maamui (2019), where he portrayed the role of a hairdresser and stylist in the latter which was positively received by the critics.
Filmography Feature film Year Title Role Notes 2010 Maafeh Neiy Mafaaz 2010 Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Himself Special appearance in the song "Annaashey Hinithun Velamaa" 2010 Veeraana School supervisor Special appearance 2010 Vakinuvinama Hussain 2016 Vaashey Mashaa Ekee Nurse 2017 Mee Loaybakee Shakir Usman 2019 Maamui Rozy 2023 Jokaru Haris 2024Fureytha Hamdhan
Television Year Title Role Notes 2004 Kamana Vareh Neiy Hamdhan Guest role; "Episode 5" 2005Baiveriyaa Himself Guest role; "Episode 1" 2008Kushakaanulaa Shazaa Nudheyshey 2009 Mohamma Gaadiyaa Labeeb Recurring role; 4 episodes 2020 Ehenas Lawyer Guest role 2021 Nafsu Afzal Recurring role; 10 episodes 2021Girlfriends Shiyam Guest role; "Episode: Virgin" 2021–2022 Giritee Loabi Naaz's boss Recurring role; 22 episodes 2022Vihaali Rimzee Main role in the segment "Barber" 2022Gudhan Imran Guest role; "Episode 12" 2023Gareena Ibrahim Recurring role 2025 Roaleemay Samah Guest role; Episode: "The Final Blow" 2025 Feshumaai Nimun Zaina's client Guest role; Episode: "Illusions of Love" 2026 Rashid
Short film Year Title Role Notes 2005 Dheke Dhekeves 2 Muhamma's friend 2006 Dheke Dhekeves 4 Muhamma's friend 2006 Kudafoolhuge Vasvaas Himself Special appearance 2006 Salhibe Kokko Foolhu 2008 Farihibe 2 Kandunoo Qadhir 2008 Kurafi Dhaadha Kokko Foolhu 2009 01 January Unnamed 2010 Loabeege Ninja Mr. Back 2010 Muhammaage Briefcase Rasheed's friend 2011 Farihibe 3 Ishqee Abeeru 2012 Island Thief Dholhi Thuhthu
Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2025 1st MSPA Film Awards Best Comedian Maamui
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