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Hussain Munawwar
Munawwar at 2nd Maldives Film Awards ceremony, 2012
Born (1988-02-05) 5 February 1988 (age 36)
GA. Kolamaafushi, Maldives
NationalityMaldivian
Occupation(s)Director, cinematographer, producer, actor
Years active2006–present
ChildrenKayan Hussain Munawwar

Ahmed Kiyaan Hussain Munawwar

Aishath Kainaa Hussain Munawwar

Hussain Munawwar (born 5 February 1998), commonly known as Kuda Foolhu is a Maldivian film director, cinematographer, producer and actor.

Career[edit]

In 2006, Munawwar starred as the character Kudafoolhu, a manipulative devil under the strict instructions of his master, in the first installment of Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed short film series, Vasvaas which proved to be a breakthrough for him with his humorous and child-friendly act.[1] He reprised the role in several of his other ventures including Kudafoolhuge Vasvaas (2006) and Kudafoolhaai Paree Dhahtha (2007).[1] His performance in playing the character fetched him a Maldives Film Award for Best Actor in short films category.[2]

In 2011, Munawwar starred as gangster in the Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama Loodhifa.[3] Featuring an ensemble cast, the film deals with modern social issues in society told from the different perspectives of the characters.[4] Made on a budget of MVR 600,000, the film was declared a commercial failure though it received wide critical acclaim.[3] He made his directorial debut with the romantic drama film Sazaa, featuring Ismail Rasheed, Niuma Mohamed and Lufshan Shakeeb.[5] The story revolves around a carefree woman whose life is turned upside down when she is forced to marry a brutal man.[5] His debut as a director was appreciated by the critics and emerged as a commercial success.[5] At the 7th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, Munawwar was bestowed with the Best Cinematographer award for Sazaa while being nominated in the same category for Loodhifa (2011) and Ingili (2013).[6][7]

Following the success of Sazaa, Munawwar directed his second feature film, Dhilakani which stars Ismail Rasheed, Niuma Mohamed, Mohamed Manik, Aminath Rishfa and Mohamed Faisal in main roles.[8] The film which deals with a man's tumultuous journey to seek vengeance, his undoing and his eventual redemption from an unlikeliest of sources, received negative reception from critics.[9] Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru wrote: "The film is similar to a ship without a direction, an aimless screenplay leading the director to no path. Embraced with futile characters, impractical scenes and out-dated music, the film has problems in each department".[10] Despite the negative reviews, Munawwar received a nomination as the Best Director at the 3rd Maldives Film Awards.[11]

In 2016, Munawwar directed the film Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee featuring Ahmed Azmeel, Maleeha Waheed, Ismail Jumaih and Aminath Rishfa.[12] Critics gave the film negative reviews, considering it a "boring" and "forced" attempt at film production.[13] Despite the negative reviews, the film did average business at the end of its theatrical run.[14]

Filmography[edit]

Feature film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2011 Loodhifa Thomas Also the cinematographer [3]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2004 Kamana Vareh Neiy Hussain Recurring role; 3 episodes [15]

Short film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2006 Vasvaas 1 Kudafoolhu [1]
2006 Kudafoolhuge Vasvaas Kudafoolhu [1]
2007 Kudafoolhaai Paree Dhahtha Kudafoolhu [1]
2007 Paneeno Paneeno [16]
2010 Kudafoolhu Kudafoolhu

Other work[edit]

Year Title Director Producer Camera Editing Notes Ref(s)
2006 Kudafoolhuge Vasvaas Yes Yes Short film [1]
2007 Kudafoolhaai Paree Dhahtha Yes Short film [1]
2007 Paneeno Yes Yes Short film; Also the co-writer [16]
2007 Umurah Salaam Yes Yes Short film [17]
2008 Prince of Madagaskara Yes Short film [16]
2009 01 January Yes Short film [18]
2010 Veeraana Yes Feature film [19]
2011 Loodhifa Yes Feature film [10]
2011 Sazaa Yes Yes Feature film [5]
2011 Wathan Yes Feature film [20]
2012 Dhirumeh Nethas Yes Television series; 5 episodes [21]
2013 Ingili Yes Yes Feature film [6]
2013 Dhilakani Yes Feature film [10]
2016 Bithufangi 2 Yes Television series; 13 episodes
2016 Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee Yes Yes Yes Feature film [13]
2016 Vee Beyvafa Yes Feature film [22]
2017 Bandharu Yes Office drama
2019 Shhh Yes Web series; 5 episodes [23]
2020 Hanaa Yes Yes Web series; 13 episodes [24]

Discography[edit]

Year Film/album Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)
2007 Kudafoolhaai Paree Dhahtha "Kuda Foolhaa" Imad Ismail

Accolades[edit]

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2012 2nd Maldives Film Awards Best Art Direction Loodhifa (Shared with Moomin Fuad and Ismail Rasheed) Won [2]
Best Actor - Short Film Kudafoolhu Won [2]
2014 3rd Maldives Film Awards Best Director Dhilakani Nominated [11]
Best Art Direction Ingili (Shared with Ravee Farooq and Mahdi Ahmed) Won [25]
Dhilakani (Shared with Hassan Shiyam) Nominated [11]
Best Cinematography Ingili Won [25]
2016 7th Gaumee Film Awards Best Director Sazaa Nominated [6]
Best Cinematography Sazaa Won [7]
Ingili Nominated [6]
Loodhifa Nominated [6]
Best Art Direction Loodhifa (Shared with Moomin Fuad and Ismail Rasheed) Won [7]
Ingili (Shared with Ravee Farooq and Mahdi Ahmed) Nominated [6]
Sazaa Nominated [6]
Best Costume Design Sazaa Nominated [6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Ahmed, Adhushan (24 December 2017). "Kudafoolhu's character to return to screen". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 February 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Nadheem, Ahmed (5 July 2012). "Winners of Maldives Film Awards". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  3. ^ a b c Naif, Ahmed (15 February 2011). "Loodhifa; Up-righting the fraternal film industry". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 September 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  4. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (16 December 2010). "Expectations for "Loodhifa" is high". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 16 December 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  5. ^ a b c d Nadheem, Ahmed (12 March 2015). "Director's start is worthy". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 13 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h Adhushan, Ahmed (16 December 2016). "Nominations for 7th Gaumee Film Awards Announced". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  7. ^ a b c Adhushan, Ahmed (22 December 2016). "With 10 awards, "Loodhifa" crowned as Best Film". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 31 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  8. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (10 January 2013). ""Dhilakani" is originated from "Sazaa"'s experience". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 13 June 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  9. ^ Ahmed, Fazeena (10 January 2013). ""Dhilakani" to be released next month". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  10. ^ a b c Nadheem, Ahmed (19 June 2013). ""Dhilakani" Review". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  11. ^ a b c Nadheem, Ahmed (29 April 2014). "Maldives Film Awards Nominations out". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 April 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  12. ^ "Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee's First show full, Tickets available at four spots" (in Divehi). Sun. 26 February 2016. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  13. ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (6 April 2016). "The actual reason of "Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee"" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  14. ^ Jaishan, Ahmed (5 March 2016). "Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee premiered to a positive response" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  15. ^ Ashraf, Aisha (4 February 2018). "Where are all the drama series?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  16. ^ a b c Abdulla, Fareeha (29 April 2016). "Maldivians like copied products; our own style is not accepted: Seezan" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  17. ^ Maaha, Aishath (7 June 2017). "Isse rising to the peak?". Avas. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  18. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (17 October 2017). "Are these stars fallen?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  19. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (10 June 2010). "Veeraana did a satisfactory business at box office". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 June 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
  20. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (18 September 2011). "Seezan in a mess for copying "Hot Shots"". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  21. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (23 February 2012). "Top 10 Actresses in Maldives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  22. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (30 November 2016). ""Vee Beyvafa": A step backward". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  23. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (9 May 2019). "A horror web series by Amjey". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  24. ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (19 October 2019). "Twenty five percent of Hanaa series completed". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 1 January 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  25. ^ a b "Maldives Film Awards Nominations and Winners list". Sun (in Divehi). 29 April 2014. Archived from the original on 3 June 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
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