Ali Shazleem is a Maldivian film actor, director and producer.
Ali Shazleem | |
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 Shazleem at 9th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, 2019 | |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, director |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Career edit
Shazleem made his film debut in the Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq-directed Hulhudhaan (2014) alongside Mariyam Majudha, which was a critical success.[1] The film was later screened at the Venice Film Festival.[2] Though Hulhudhaan was released earlier, Shazleem's first project was Maldivian first anthology film Hatharu Halha which got delayed till 2019.[3]
In 2015, Shazleem appeared in the Ali Shifau-directed romantic film Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen as a company fraud, alongside Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha.[4] The film which, narrates the struggle and challenges a happily married couple undergo, was the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year, and was a critical success.[5][6] The following year he starred in another Dark Rain Entertainment production, the Ali Shifau-directed romantic comedy Vaashey Mashaa Ekee (2016) opposite Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha narrating the life of a happily married couple being separated due to the husband's crippling fear of commitment on his wife's pregnancy.[7][8]
In 2017, Rizwee featured in the Ali Shifau-directed romantic comedy Mee Loaybakee alongside Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Azza.[9] The film, which is considered to include the largest cast in a Maldivian feature film, narrates the story of two ex-lovers sliding into the friend zone with the envy and diffidence they experience amidst a convoluted love-triangle.[10] The film and his performance received mainly positive reviews from critics where Aishath Maaha of Avas called his acting to be "good overall".[10] The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of 2017.[11]
2018 was a dull year for the Maldivian film-industry with regards to 2018 Maldivian presidential election, hence only one film of Shazleem was released during the year; a suspense thriller film Dhevansoora (2018) written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu.[12] The film marks Shafeeu's thirtieth direction and features an ensemble cast of twenty-one actors.[13] Revolving around a murder investigation, he played a police officer and the investigation head trying to solve the murder mystery.[14] The film received positive reviews from critics and was considered a "norm-breaker" for the Maldivian cinema.[13] Ahmed Hameed Adam, reviewing from VNews, applauded Shazleem's versatility since he was believed to be "stereotyped" as a comedian.[13] Ismail Nail Rasheed from Raajje.mv wrote: "Though remembered for his comic roles, Shazleem is surprisingly good in the serious role of a policeman".[15] He next starred in a recurring role in the first Maldivian web-series, a romantic drama by Fathimath Nahula, Huvaa which began streaming in November 2018.[16] The series, streamed through the digital platform Baiskoafu, centers around a happy and radiant family which breaks into despairing pieces after a tragic incident that led to an unaccountable loss.[17][18] The series and his performance as a fraud being arrested for murder, were positively received.[19][20]
Later during the year, the first Maldivian anthology film was released which featured him in the segment directed by Ali Shifau, titled Foshi.[21] The project was shot in 2013 and digitally released six years later due to several delays in post-production.[22]
Filmography edit
Feature film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Hulhudhaan | Aasif | [1] | |
| 2015 | Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen | Ahusan | [6] | |
| 2016 | Vaashey Mashaa Ekee | Adhuham | [8] | |
| 2017 | Mee Loaybakee | Hassan Shakir | [9] | |
| 2018 | Dhevansoora | Anees | Also producer | [13] |
| 2019 | Goh Raalhu | Ahmed Qalib | Special appearance | [23] |
| 2019 | Maamui | Bunny | [24] | |
| 2021 | Maryam | Ihsaan | [25] | |
| 2023 | Beeveema | Faisal | [26] |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Huvaa | Ali Jihad | Recurring role | [16] |
| 2019-2020 | Ehenas | Majid Saleem | Guest role | [27] |
| 2019 | Hatharu Halha | Asif's friend | In the segment Foshi | [21] |
| 2019 | Maayoos | Shakir's physician | Guest role; "Episode 8" | [28] |
| 2021 | Rumi á Jannat | Chintu | Recurring role; 7 episodes | [29] |
| 2021 | Nafsu | Imran | Also the director Main role; 10 episodes |
[30] |
| 2021–2022 | Giritee Loabi | Rasheed | Recurring role; 22 episodes | [31] |
| 2022 | Dark Rain Chronicles | Yasir's subordinate | Main role in the segment "Party" | [32] |
| 2023 | Hiy Kalaayah Edheythee | Najih | Recurring role; 13 episodes | [33] |
| 2023 | Gareena | Yaamin | Recurring role | [34] |
Other work edit
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nafsu | Yes | Web series; 10 episodes | [30] | |
| 2022 | Rimsha | Yes | Web series; 13 episodes | [35] |
References edit
- ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (28 December 2014). ""Hulhudhaan": A film that deserves many shows". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (25 December 2014). "First and last show of "Hulhudhaan" to be screened tonight". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (14 June 2017). "Shazleem - Not a new face to DRE". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ Naail, Ismail (7 April 2015). ""Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen": A big success with repeat audience" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ Naail, Ismail (10 April 2015). "Unlimited compliments for 'Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen'" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ a b Naail, Ismail (5 April 2015). "Pre-premiere Review: "Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen" A new benchmark to romantic films" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (8 January 2016). "A new Film, A new Lover, A new Jumayyil" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ^ a b Nasheem, Ahmed (6 April 2016). "Vaashey Mashaa Ekee: Unlimited praise" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (4 April 2017). "Dark Rain's Mee Laoybakee premiering tonight". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ a b Maaha, Aishath (10 April 2017). "Mee Loaiybakee: Memorable Love". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (31 December 2017). "2017: Is it a successful year for the film industry?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (21 October 2017). ""Dhevansoora": A suspense thriller by Eupe". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ a b c d Adam, Ahmed Hameed (8 February 2018). "Dhevansoora: Re-writing History of Maldivian Cinema". VNews (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 April 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
- ^ Fareeha, Aishath (4 November 2017). "Dhevansoora is a must watch". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 November 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- ^ Rasheed, Ismail Naail (11 February 2018). "Dhevansoora: an Olympus unfriendly film, but a must watch". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 April 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
- ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (27 February 2018). "Huvaa: Nahula starts her web-series". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ Musthafa, Mohamed (18 October 2018). ""Huvaa" is a hard work, it will be nice!". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (7 October 2018). ""Huvaa" can be viewed through Baiskoafu application". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ Musthafa, Mohamed (28 November 2018). "Nahula's "Huvaa" to be released for streaming tomorrow". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ Musthafa, Mohamed (30 November 2018). "First episode of "Huvaa" was a success". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (29 September 2020). "After a six years' gap, Hatharu Halha to release in Baiskoafu". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (4 March 2016). "Ravee on Hot seat in Hatharu Halha project". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ Musthafa, Mohamed (25 December 2018). "Tickets sales for "Goh Raalhu" to kick off from January 4". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 January 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (11 April 2018). "Maamui's shooting to commences post Ramazan". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (31 March 2020). "A wrap for "Mariyam"". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ Luba, Aminath (10 February 2023). ""Beeveema" Review: Better than '96 film". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (4 June 2020). "Ehenas Season 2: Premiere on 18". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (11 November 2019). "Maayoos to release in Baiskoafu". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ Luba, Aminath (1 January 2020). "Rumi a Jannat: A modern comedy". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ a b Rasheed, Ahmed (9 July 2021). "A brilliant direction in the series "Nafsu"". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (6 December 2021). ""Giritee Loabi" to release on 7 December". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Dark Rain Chronicles coming to Baiskoafu". Hurihaa (in Divehi). 23 August 2022. Archived from the original on 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ^ Abdulla, Aishath Fareeha (28 March 2023). "MediaNet releases "Hiy Kalaayah Edheythee"". Dhauru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ Abdulla, Akram (10 October 2023). "Web Series "Gareena" releasing on MedianNet on October 5". Dhauru. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Rifza, Aishath (7 November 2021). "Shooting begins for Maaenboo's "Rimsha"". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 September 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.