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Mohamed Manik (15 October 1969) is a Maldivian film actor, director and makeup artist.


Career


2002–10: Critical acclaim and breakthrough

Manik rose to fame and prominence in the television industry and was applauded for his performance in a dual role, Ahmed Ayaz and Mohamed Adheel, in the
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-directed critically acclaimed television series, '' Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee'' (2003) which was considered as one of the best series production in television industry. Fattah's horror film '' Eynaa'' was released in 2004, which appears
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, Manik, Ahmed Shah, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi,
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and Nashidha Mohamed as six colleagues who go on a picnic to a haunted uninhabited island and their battle for survival. The film garnered critical appreciation specially for its technical department and was a commercial success. At 4th
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ceremony, Manik was nominated as the Best Actor for his performance in the film. Manik collaborated for the first with
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in the critically appreciated and commercially prosperous project, a romantic drama film '' Zuleykha'' (2005) which narrates the journey of a nine years old girl seeking the lost love of her mother. Featuring an ensemble cast including
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,
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, Ali Seezan,
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and Mariyam Enash Sinan, Manik played the role of a father who loses his only child, which fetched him a Gaumee Film Award nomination as the Best Supporting Actor while winning a Miadhu Crystal Award in the same category. Thirty three housefull shows of the film were screened at the cinema making it the highest grossing Maldivian release of the year. This was followed by Amjad Ibrahim's romantic drama film '' Hithuge Edhun'' (2006) which narrates the story of a disabled man. Manik played the role of Shahil, an unfaithful husband who was later partially-paralyzed by a stroke, which resulted in another Gaumee Film Award nomination as the Best Actor. In 2008, Manik appeared in
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's romantic drama film, '' Yoosuf'' which depicts the story of a deaf and mute man (played by
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) who has been mistreated by a wealthy family, mocking his disability. Featuring an ensemble cast including
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, Niuma Mohamed,
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, Ahmed Nimal, Fauziyya Hassan, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asim, the film is considered to include most prominent faces in a Maldivian film. The film received widespread critical acclaim and was attained a blockbuster status at box office. A total of forty five housefull shows were screened at Olympus Cinema before the film was leaked online, however the producers were able to screen five more shows at the cinema making it one of the Maldivian all-time highest grossing movies. The film was Maldivian official entry at 2009 SAARC Film Festivals and holds the privilege of being the opening movie of the festival. Manik played the kind-hearted boyfriend, in Ahmed Nimal-directed family drama film '' E Dharifulhu'' (2009) featuring an ensemble cast including Niuma Mohamed,
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,
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and Ahmed Nimal. At
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, Manik received his first nomination as Best Actor for his performance in the film while winning the Best Makeup award for the same film. He also received two nominations for the Best Choreography; "Vindhu Hithaa" and "Hiyy Mi Edhey". Manik's first release of 2010 was Ali Shifau-directed family drama '' Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa'' where he played the role of Nahees, a caring and devoted father/doctor whose priority was to ensure the well-being of his only daughter. The film showcases discrimination against the islanders, family revenge and fatherhood responsibilities. The film and his performance received positive response from critics. The film was believed to be a "huge improvement" over the recent Maldivian films. Being able to screen fifteen housefull shows of the film, it was declared to be a commercial success. He next starred opposite
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and
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in Ahmed Nimal's horror film '' Zalzalaa En'buri Aun'' (2010). It was a spin-off to Aslam Rasheed's horror classic film '' Zalzalaa'' (2000) starring,
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, Ali Shameel and Niuma Mohamed. The film revolves around a mariage blanc, a murder of husband by his wife with secret lover and avenging of his death from everyone involved in the crime. He played the role of Sharim, a greedy doctor, who falls in love with his patient and execute her husband for money. The film received mixed response from critics and it did average business at box office. At the 6th Gaumee Film Awards, Mohamed received Best Supporting Actor award nomination for his performance in the film. He next starred in Niuma Mohamed's directorial debut drama film '' Niuma'' (2010) alongside an ensemble cast including Mohamed,
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,
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, Aminath Rasheedha and
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. He played the role of Nizam, a pervert who sexually abuses his own younger sister. Upon release, the film met with widespread critical acclaim specifically complimenting the performance of actors and its dialogues. Ahmed Nadheem from '' Haveeru'' wrote: "If another actor has played the role of Nizam, I can assure you that, the consistency and power will be missing from the performance. Manik has justified his character the best anyone ever can". Being able to screen over thirty housefull shows of the film, it was declared a Mega-Hit at box office, and the highest grossing Maldivian release of the year. He also worked as the makeup artist of the film. His work was praised by Ahmed Naif from ''Sun''; "Manik deserves all approbation for his work to bring the required emotions and sentiments through makeup. He exposed Niuma's idleness and sorrowful life with perfect makeup. He was bestowed with the Best Makeup award at the 6th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony and 2nd Maldives Film Awards and. The same year he directed a 4-episodes romantic television mini-series titled '' Thiya Loabeegai Abadhahme Vaanamey'' starring opposite
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and Nadhiya Hassan.


2011–present: Experiment with different genres

The following year Manik featured in a small role in Ali Shifau's
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romantic thriller '' Zaharu'' (2011) alongside Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed and
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. The film centers on a married man who has a weekend
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with a woman who refuses to allow it to end and becomes obsessed with him. The film is inspired from
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-directed American
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film ''
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'' (1987). Upon release the film received mixed response from critics and was declared a "flop" at box office. He then appeared in
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's family drama '' E Bappa'' (2011), featuring an ensemble cast including Hassan Manik,
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,
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, Amira Ismail, Lufshan Shakeeb, Mariyam Shakeela and Fathimath Fareela. A film about
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and how he has been treated by his family, received negative reviews for its "typical stereotype style" and was a box office failure. Last release of the year featured Manik in a negative role as Mac in
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-directed action drama film '' Insaaf'' (2011). The film revolves around the disputes between two districts of an island. Upon release, the film received mixed to positive reviews from critics while Ahmed Nadheem from '' Haveeru'' praised the performance of Manik. In 2012, Manik starred in Ravee Farooq-directed romantic drama film '' Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen'' opposite Niuma Mohamed. Upon release, the film received mixed response from critics while his performance was recognised positively. Ahmed Nadheem of '' Haveeru'' noted the film as "the best Maldivian melodramatic film" he had seen in the past two years, though displeased with its similarities between two
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films. It was followed by Abdul Fattah's romantic film '' Love Story'' alongside Ali Seezan, Amira Ismail and Aishath Rishmy. The film received negative response from critics. Displeased with the screenplay and performance of the actors, Ahmed Nadheem of '' Haveeru'' wrote: "None of the actors were given scope to build their characters and none was able to justify their character. With excessive emotional scenes, actors were exposed to over-acting and nothing more". The following year, Manik collaborated with Hussain Munawwar for his second direction, revenge thriller film '' Dhilakani'' (2013) along with Ismail Rasheed, Niuma Mohamed, Mohamed Faisal and Aminath Rishfa. The film deals with a man's tumultuous journey to seek vengeance and the demolition of family bond over a girl. He played a politician trying to end the bloodshed in the society. The film attracted negative reception from critics while Nadheem wrote: "Embraced with futile characters, impractical scenes and out-dated music, the film has problems in each department. Munawwar failed to extract the talent of actors like ohamed Manikwho is one of the most accomplished actors in the industry". At the 3rd Maldives Film Awards, Mohamed was nominated as the Best Actor and Makeup artist for his work in the film. In 2015, Manik appeared in the Ali Shifau-directed romantic film '' Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen'' alongside
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and Mariyam Majudha. In a pre-premiere review from ''Vaguthu'', Ismail Nail praised his acting skills along with that of
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's. The film was the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year, and was a commercial success. Following this, he played the dual role of Ahmed Fazeel and Mohamed Saleem, a man who becomes afflicted with "Post Traumatic Amnesia", in the Ravee Farooq-directed film '' Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey'' opposite Aishath Rishmy. The film along with his performance was critically acclaimed. It was one of the three entries from the Maldives to the SAARC Film Festival in 2016. In 2017, Manik featured in Ali Shifau-directed romantic comedy '' Mee Loaybakee'' alongside
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and
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. 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
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with the envy and diffidence they experience amidst a convoluted love-triangle. The film and his performance as an office boss received mainly positive reviews from critics. The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of 2017. He next featured alongside an
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including
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, Fathimath Azifa, Ahmed Saeed and Ali Seezan in the romantic comedy film '' Naughty 40'' which was directed by Shafeeu. The film revolves around three friends, Ashwanee, Ahsan and Ajwad (Played by Shafeeu, Saeed and Manik respectively) who are single and having a youthful outlook, in spite of being in their forties. The film met with both critical and commercial success, emerging as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of 2017. He reprised the role in the horror comedy film ''
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'' (2019), a sequel to 2017 released comedy film '' Naughty 40'', which was well received both critically and commercially.


Media image

In 2011, Manik was voted in the top three 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. In 2018, he was ranked in the fourth position from Dho?'s list of Top Ten Actor of Maldives.


Filmography


Feature film


Television


Short film


Other work


Accolades


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Manik, Mohamed Living people Maldivian male film actors 1969 births People from Malé Maldivian artists