Ibrahim Jihaad Shavee commonly known as Ibrahim Jihad (born 30 November 1980) is a Maldivian actor.

Ibrahim Jihad
Born (1980-11-30) 30 November 1980 (age 43)
Fuvahmulah, Maldives
OccupationActor
Years active2004–present

Career

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Abdul Faththaah's horror film Eynaa was released in 2004, which appears Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Shah, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi, Jihad and Nashidha Mohamed as six colleagues who go on a picnic to a haunted uninhabited island and their battle for survival.[1][2] The film garnered critical appreciation specially for its technical department and was a commercial success.[3] The following year, Jihad reunited with Abdul Faththaah for his romantic disaster film, Hureemey Inthizaarugaa (2005) cast along with Ravee Farooq, Mariyam Zuhura, Waleedha Waleed and Neena Saleem.[4] The film, heavily relied on the effect of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake on the Maldives, received favorable reviews from critics though it failed to perform financially.[4] Jihad played the envious brother who is ready to go extreme extent to destroy's his brother's career and life.[4]

In 2011, Jihad featured as the police officer Shavin in Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed action drama film Insaaf (2011).[5] The film revolves around the disputes between two districts of an island.[6] Upon release, the film received mixed to positive reviews from critics but it failed to be recognized financially.[7] Mohamed Aboobakuru-directed Randhari was Jihad's only release of 2015.[8] His portrayal of the character Waseem, along with the film received negative reviews from critics and did below average business at the box office.[9] The following year, he played the role of Muju, a thief who gets trapped in a haunted house along with a group of friends, in Fathimath Nahula's horror film 4426.[10] Upon release, the film received mostly positive reviews from critics. Ahmed Nadheem of Avas labelled the film as a "masterpiece" and noted his character to be the "catalyst" of the film.[11] His character along with his performance was widely appreciated considering it to be "once in a lifetime" performance.[11] With twenty-five back-to-back housefull shows being screened, 4426 was declared as the highest-grossing film of the year.[12] At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards Jihad received a nomination for Best Actor award.[13]

Jihad's only release of 2017 was Aishath Rishmy's romantic drama Bos.[14] Penned and produced by Fathimath Nahula, the film tells the story of Ibaa (played by Mariyam Azza), a woman from a royal family and her battle with depression after the demise of her father.[15][16] A reviewer from Avas criticise the film for having resemblance with American coming-of-age romantic drama A Walk to Remember (2002) and Indian romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam (2016), however considered Jihad's performance and "perfect portrayal" of his character as the few things that saved the film from being a "snooze-fest".[16] Though the film received mixed response from critics, it emerged as the highest grossing Maldivian film of 2017.

2018 was a dull year for Maldivian film-industry with regards to 2018 Maldivian presidential election, hence only one film of Jihad was released during the year; a suspense thriller film Dhevansoora (2018) written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu.[17] The film marks Shafeeu's thirtieth direction and features an ensemble cast of twenty-one actors.[18] Revolving around a murder investigating, Jihad played a police officer trying to solve the murder mystery.[19] The film received positive reviews from critics and was considered a "norm-breaker" for the Maldivian cinema.[18] Ahmed Hameed Adam reviewing from VNews applauded Jihad's performance as he maintained "vulnerability and ruthlessness in a stable manner while emoting for the grief of his lost-child in the perfect way".[18] Ismail Nail Rasheed from Raajje.mv echoed similar sentiments towards his acting and wrote: "Jihad's character was faced with a formal yet personal conflict and he delivered the best expressions during each phase".[20] He then starred in the first Maldivian web-series, a romantic drama by Fathimath Nahula, Huvaa.[21] The series consisting of sixty episodes and 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.[22][23] The series and his performance as a spoiled carefree young man entrapped in a sin he was hoping to evade were positively received.[24][25]

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In 2018, he was ranked in the seventh position from Dho?'s list of Top Ten Actor of Maldives.[26]

Filmography

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Feature film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2004 Eynaa Fasee [2]
2005 Hureemey Inthizaarugaa Ubair [4]
2010 Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Himself Special appearance in the song "Annaashey Hinithun Velamaa" [27]
2011 Insaaf Shavin [7]
2015 Randhari Waseem [8]
2016 4426 Muju Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor [11]
2017 Bos Maaish Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor [16][28]
2018 Dhevansoora Ahmed Shiyad Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor [18][28]
2022 Hehes Ziyadh [29]
2024 Lasviyas Zahid [30]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2004–2005 Loabi Nulibunas Shuad Recurring role; 2 episodes [31]
2005–2006 Kuramey Vadhaaee Salaam Irufan Main role; 13 episodes [32]
2006–2008 Hinithun Velaashey Kalaa Adheel Main role; 16 episodes [33]
2007 Aharenge Lha Daddy Misbah
2007 Kalaa Dheke Varah Loabivey Nihan Main role; 12 episodes [33]
2007 Vamey Kaireegaa Kalaa Main role
2009 Sirru Sirrun Kalaa Naseem Main role
2009 Vakinuvaan Bunefaa Vaudheh Nuvanhey? Nabeel Main role; 13 episodes [34]
2011 Furaana Dheynan Nahid Main role; 4 episodes [35]
2012 Dhirumeh Nethas Irufan Main role; 5 episodes [36]
2015 Vakivumuge Kurin Nihad Main role; 14 episodes [37]
2018–2020 Huvaa Akmal Main role [21]
2019–2020 Haasaa Rifau Main role; 11 episodes [38]
2020 Hanaa Rizan Main role; 10 episodes [39]
2020–2021 Huvaa Kohfa Bunan Ajuvadh Main role [40]
2021 Avahteriya Dr. Algeen Main role; 9 episodes [41]
2021 Giridha Ibrahim Jinah Main role; 15 episodes [42]
2022 Vihaali Muja Main role in the segment "Rahmedhu" [43]
2022 Dharaka Firushan Main role; 8 episodes [44]
2022 Biruveri Vaahaka Customer Guest role; Episode: "Edhun" [45]
2022 Baby Rashid Main role; 3 episodes [46]
2022 Hissu Zahir Main role; 3 episodes [47]

Short film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2007 Badi Edhuru Hussain Farish [48]
2008 Ummeedh Afrah [49]
2009 Dhekunu Huvafen Ayaz
2014 Kashfu Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor - Short film

Other work

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Year Title Director Editor Notes Ref(s)
2018 24+7 Yes Office drama
2022 Bahdhal Yes Web series; 3 episodes [50]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actor 4426 Nominated [28]
Kashfu Won [28]
2019 9th Gaumee Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Bos Nominated [28]
Dhevansoora Nominated [28]

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