Mohamed Abdulla (born 6 December 1974) is a Maldivian film producer, actor and a politician.
Career Acting career In his career, Abdulla starred in a limited feature films; Bulbulaa (1999) and Amjad Ibrahim's comedy drama film Majubooru Loabi (2000). The latter being a commercial success, marks the only collaboration of Abdulla with legendary comedy actors, Haajara Abdul Kareem and Sithi Fulhu.
Abdulla made his career breakthrough with the role Muhamma in the first installment of Dheke Dhekeves (2004) short film series which extended until the sixth installment, released in 2012. The success of the character Muhamma retained with several other projects including the short film series, Falhi Sikunthu and the television series, Mohamma Gaadiyaa. Other successful short film series of Abdulla includes the short film series, Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu and Farihibe. Apart from starring in these films, Abdulla served as the producer from his production company, Dhekedheke Ves Productions.
In 2008, he released the period short film Faqeeru Koe starring opposite Sheela Najeeb which was considered as one of the "best critically acclaimed short film" made in local cinema. At the 1st Maldives Film Awards ceremony, he was bestowed with the Best Actor award in the short films category. He received the second award from the same category in the 3rd Maldives Film Awards ceremony, for the titular role in the fourth installment of the Farihibe series.
From 2011, the theme of his comedy films expanded into political drama genre where short films Siyaasee Vaccine (2011), 13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas (2012) and Siyaasee Koalhun (2012), all starring opposite Ismail Rasheed were released to positive response from critics and audience. The latter two fetched him further two nominations in the Best Actor - Short film category.
Political career Abdulla contested in the 2014 Maldivian parliamentary election and was elected as the Member of Parliament for Ihavandhoo constituency on a Jumhooree Party ticket as part of the former ruling coalition. However, citing a pledge to work with the government to deliver infrastructure projects, he signed for the Progressive Party of Maldives shortly after the elections. In July 2017, Abdulla left the party after backing the opposition's bid to impeach the former speaker. Shortly after, the Supreme Court announced that he has lost his seat over an anti-defection ruling. After more than a year out of parliament, in October 2018, he was reinstated as the Member of Parliament. In November 2018, he signed for the Maldivian Democratic Party but fails to contest to back his seat as the parliament member for Ihavandhoo constituency through the party's primary and individually.
Media image In 2011, Abdulla was voted 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, while defending the award in the next year.
Filmography Feature film Year Title Role Notes 1999Bulbulaa2000Ajaaib2000Majubooru LoabiGiritee 2010 Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Himself Special appearance in the song "Annaashey Hinithun Velamaa"
Short film Year Title Role Notes2004Dheke Dhekeves 1Muhamma2004Falhi Sikunthu 1Muhamma2005Dheke Dhekeves 2Muhamma2005Falhi Sikunthu 2Muhamma2006Mohamma Kalo V/S Bao KaloMK2006Dheke Dhekeves 3Muhamma2006SalhibeMuhamma KaloaSpecial appearance2006Dheke Dhekeves 4Muhamma2006Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 1Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu2006Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 2Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu2007Bunyey BunyeyDhon Aadhanu2007Farihibe 1Farihibe2007Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 3Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu2007Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 4Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu2007Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 5Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu2008VathukibaHazaaru2008Farihibe 2Farihibe2008Faqeeru KoeKaasimfulhu2009Dheke Dhekeves 5Muhamma2010Loabeege NinjaNinja2010Muhammaage Briefcase Muhamma2011Farihibe 3Farihibe2011Siyaasee VaccineWaseem2012Dheke Dhekeves 6Muhamma201213 Ah Visnaa DhehaasHussainfulhu2013Siyaasee Koalhun2013Farihibe 4Farihibe
Television Year Title Role Notes2000ReyshamHimselfSpecial appearance in the song medley; Episode 092004DhanmaanuMuhamma2008Hammaa MohammaaMuhamma2009Mohamma GaadiyaaMuhamma2010Mohamma Gaadiyaa 2Muhamma
Other work Year Title Producer Writer Notes2004Dheke Dhekeves 1 Short film2004Falhi Sikunthu 1 Short film2004Edhathuru Feature film2005Dheke Dhekeves 2 Short film; co-written with Ravee Farooq2005Falhi Sikunthu 2 Short film2006Mohamma Kalo V/S Bao Kalo Short film2006Dheke Dhekeves 3 Short film2006Hithuge Edhun Feature film2006Hiyani Feature film2006Dheke Dhekeves 4 Short film2006Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 1 Short film2006Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 2 Short film2007Bunyey Bunyey Short film2007Hiyy Ekaniveemaa Short film2007Farihibe 1 Short film2007Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 3 Short film2007Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 4 Short film2007Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 5 Short film2007Handi Kujjaa Short film2008Vathukiba Short film2008Farihibe 2 Short film2008Hammaa Mohammaa Drama series; 5 episodes2008Faqeeru Koe Short film2009Hiyy Rohvaanulaa Feature film2009Mohamma Gaadiyaa Drama series; 5 episodes2009Dheke Dhekeves 5 Short film2010Loabeege Ninja Short film2010Muhammaage Briefcase Short film2010Veeraana Feature film; co-produced with Fathimath Nahula2010Mohamma Gaadiyaa 2 Drama series; 5 episodes2010Niuma Feature film2011Farihibe 3 Short film2011Siyaasee Vaccine Short film2012 Dheke Dhekeves 6 Short film201213 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas Short film2013Siyaasee Koalhun Short film2013Farihibe 4 Short film2016Vafaatheri Kehiveriya Feature film 2022–2023 Lafuzu Web series; 30 episodes 2024 Ereahfahu Web series; 15 episodes 2025 Ilzaam Feature film
Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2011 1st Maldives Film Awards Best Actor - Short Film Faqeeru Koe 2nd SunFM Awards Most Entertaining Actor 2014 3rd Maldives Film Awards Best Actor - Short Film Farihibe 4 Siyaasee Koalhun 13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas 2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Costume Design Hiyy Rohvaanulaa (shared with Niuma Mohamed) 2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actor - Short Film Farihibe 4
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