Ahmed Nimal

{{Short description|Maldivian actor, director, writer and producer (1963–2026)}} {{lead too short|date=March 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox person | name = Ahmed Nimal | native_name = އަޙްމަދު ނިމާލް | native_name_lang = dv | image = Nimal MFA3.jpg | image_size = | alt = Nimal wearing a green shirt | caption = Nimal at 3rd Maldives Film Awards, 2014 | birth_date = {{Birth date|1963|1|13}}{{citation needed|date=March 2026}} | birth_place = Sultanate of the Maldive Islandsv{{citation needed|date=March 2026}} | death_date = {{Death date and given age|2026|2|26|62|df=y}} | alma_mater = | occupation = Actor, director, editor, producer, writer | years_active = 1984–2026 | spouse = | children = Mohamed Jumayyil | works = | awards = }}

'''Ahmed Nimal''' ({{langx|dv|އަޙްމަދު ނިމާލް}};{{lrm}} 1963 – 26 February 2026) was a Maldivian actor, director, editor, writer and producer.

==Early life== Prior to acting in films, Nimal worked at Maldives Meteorological Service office.<ref name=Nimal/> His interest in films and acting grew due to the influence of his colleagues including Easa Shareef and other friends who actively took part in theatre plays.<ref name=Nimal/>

==Career== Nimal made his career debut with ''Nufoozu'' (1984), an initiation by Shareef and his colleagues. Initially assigned to work behind the camera, Shareef requested he star in the lead role of the film due to a date conflict of the original actor who had been offered the role first. Afterwards, he started working as a full-time actor and led an organization "Dhivehi Harakaaiy Jamiyya" along with Shareef.<ref name=Nimal>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/91167 |title=Star's Story: Nimal is a complete Star |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=6 November 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205135623/https://avas.mv/91167 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 December 2020 |access-date=5 December 2020 }}</ref>

In 1993, Nimal wrote and directed his most successful release, a drama film, ''Sitee'' starring opposite his wife, Fathimath Rameeza. Based on true incidents which occurred with a friend, the film focuses on a fisherman who later turns to be a successful businessman and his search for his father.<ref name=Sitee>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/111830 |title=Nimal's best work is "Sitee" |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=19 November 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190525081349/https://sun.mv/111830 |url-status=live |archivedate=25 May 2019 |access-date=8 January 2019 }}</ref> The film and the song "Mulhi Jaan Hithaa" are considered to be his most "dedicated work in his career" since the latter took a month to be filmed while shot in five different islands from five atolls.<ref name=Sitee/>

In 2000, Nimal acted and directed the year's most successful Maldivian film, a horror classic ''Zalzalaa'' (2000) featuring Niuma Mohamed, Ibrahim Wisan and Ali Shameel in pivotal roles.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/entertainment/35273 |title=Jumayyil Nimal's letter |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=2 July 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190128072129/https://dho.mv/entertainment/35273 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 January 2019 |access-date=28 January 2019 }}</ref> The film follows a man who lost his life and endangered his whole family while being lured by a female spirit sent off to complete an unfulfilled prophecy.<ref name=Zalzalaa>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25456 |title=Niuma announces her retirement with Nivairoalhi |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=21 October 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190108162503/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25456 |url-status=live |archivedate=8 January 2019 |access-date=8 January 2019 }}</ref> The following year, he worked in Aishath Ali Manik's ''Hiiy Edhenee'' (2001) which was an unofficial remake of Dharmesh Darshan's romantic film ''Dhadkan'' (2000) starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Shilpa Shetty in the lead role.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nair |first1=Padmaraj |title=Dhadkan: The good ol' 60s revisited |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/20000818/freview.htm |website=Screen |access-date=14 November 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010207175455/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/20000818/freview.htm#dha |archivedate=7 February 2001 |date=August 2000}}</ref> Cast opposite Ali Seezan and Sheela Najeeb, he played the role of an influential and cunning stepfather.<ref name=HiiyEdhenee>{{cite news|url=https://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/410071/ |title=Maldivians like copied products; our own style is not accepted: Seezan |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Abdulla, Fareeha |date=29 April 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628081830/https://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/410071/ |archivedate=28 June 2016 |access-date=28 June 2016}}</ref> His next directorial venture was the film ''Sababu'' starring opposite Ibrahim Giyas and Aishath Shiranee in which he played the fiancé who sacrificed his love for the sake of his friend's happiness.<ref name=sababu>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/31518 |title=Who are the most profitable producers? |work=Mihaaru |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=24 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190104074535/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/31518 |url-status=live |archivedate=4 January 2019 |access-date=4 January 2019 }}</ref>

In 2005, Nimal starred alongside Niuma Mohamed, Ali Seezan and Sheereen Abdul Wahid in his horror film ''Handhu Keytha'' (2005) which unfolds the story of a man who was enchanted by a spirit while witnessing a lunar eclipse.<ref name=HandhuKeytha>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/110754 |title=Henceforth, I will select film on a limited basis: Ali Seezan |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=25 October 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181217081910/https://sun.mv/110754 |url-status=dead |archivedate=17 December 2018 |access-date=17 December 2018 }}</ref> In the film, he played the spell-maker trying to save his crush from the evil spirit.<ref name=HandhuKeytha/>

[[File:Nimal 1991 Award.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9|Mohamed receiving the National Award of Recognition, 1991]]

In April 2006, his revenge thriller film, ''Hiyani'' was released which featured him as the traitorous husband, whose life turns into a mess due to his frauds.<ref name=GFA5won>{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/60767 |title=Winners of 5th Gaumee Film Awards |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Ahmed |first=Fazeena |date=13 April 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221053708/http://webcache.dhivehi.mv/haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/60767 |url-status=dead |archivedate=21 December 2018 |access-date=21 December 2018 }}</ref> The film which primarily focuses on a wealthy troublesome couple whose possessions have been exposed by the disappearance of the husband, was mostly received positively by the critics.<ref name=GFA5nom>{{cite web|url=http://saarcculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/brochure.pdf |title=SAARC Film Festival 2017 (PDF)|publisher=South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation |access-date=21 December 2018}}</ref> He next released a romantic film ''Vaaloabi Engeynama'' (2006), starring Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Afeefa, Fathimath Fareela and Fauziyya Hassan in pivotal roles, was a critical and commercial success, considered to be the most successful Maldivian release of the year.<ref name="Top10Actresses"/> The film follows a conflicted husband struggling to convey equal affection towards his two spouses. His work in the film garnered him a Gaumee Film Award as the Best Director, simultaneously winning the Best Film Award.<ref name=GFA5won/>

His erotic horror thriller ''Khalaas'' was released in 2008 which follows a newly married couple who relocate themselves to Sri Lanka.<ref name=politics>{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/reports/289441/ |title=Politics is a challenge to entertainment industry |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Hassan, Nazim |date=22 June 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628083248/http://www.vaguthu.mv/reports/289441/ |archivedate=28 June 2016 |access-date=28 June 2016}}</ref> Starring alongside Ali Seezan, Mariyam Afeefa and Nadhiya Hassan, Nimal played the role of Ismail, a friend of a perfidious husband who is unwillingly seduced by woman.<ref name=khalaas>{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/11141 |title=Stars faded way too soon |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=6 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190111050031/https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/11141 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 January 2019 |access-date=4 January 2019 }}</ref> The film received mixed reviews from critics, specific appraisal being subjected to its bold and erotic theme.<ref name=khalaas/> He next appeared as the unsympathetic father in Fathimath Nahula's romantic drama film, ''Yoosuf'' which depicts the story of a deaf and mute man (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu) who has been mistreated by a wealthy family, mocking his disability.<ref name=yoosuf>{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/46477 |title=Audience never getting bored of Nahula's style |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Ali |first=Ifraz |date=3 December 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190112154658/https://dho.mv/baiscope/46477 |url-status=live |archivedate=12 January 2019 |access-date=12 January 2019 }}</ref> Featuring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed, Mohamed Manik, Mohamed Manik, Fauziyya Hassan, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asim, the film is considered to include most prominent faces in a Maldivian film.<ref name=yoosuf/> Initially, Nimal was assigned to direct the film, however Nahula replaced him as the director since his role in the film was expanded and "his sole focus needs to be put into his performance".<ref name=yoosuf/> The film received widespread critical acclaim and was attained a blockbuster status at box office.<ref name="Nadheem">{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/7801 |title=Nahula Vs Tedry: Who among the two brought a revelation to Maldivian Cinema? |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=6 September 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908184812/https://avas.mv/7801 |url-status=live |archivedate=8 September 2015 |access-date=3 December 2018 }}</ref> A total of forty-five full-house 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 all-time highest-grossing Maldivian movies.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/24768 |title=Nahula at her peak; aiming for 50 shows |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=1 October 2016 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181203081713/https://avas.mv/24768 |url-status=live |archivedate=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }}</ref> The film was the Maldivian official entry at 2009 SAARC Film Festivals and held the privilege of being the opening movie of the festival.<ref name="Nadheem"/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2009 – Fathimath Nahula |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181203081921/http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }}</ref> His performance earned him a Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.<ref name=GFA6nom/>

Nimal played the deceitful friend in the family drama film ''E Dharifulhu'' (2009) which was directed by himself and featured an ensemble cast including Niuma Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik and Sheela Najeeb.<ref name=Top10Actresses>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |title=Top 10 Actresses in Malives |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=23 February 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305014312/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 March 2012 |access-date=26 November 2018 }}</ref> At the 1st Maldives Film Awards, Nimal received his first nomination as Best Director for his work in the film.<ref name=MFA1nom>{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B74437jC6CY&fbclid |title=Maldives Film Awards 2011 Nominations |language=Divehi|work=Youtube |author=Haveeru Videos |date=26 June 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215111922/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B74437jC6CY&fbclid |url-status=dead |archivedate=15 December 2018 |access-date=15 December 2018 }}</ref> Another release of the year, ''Loaiybahtakaa'' (2009), written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu stars him as a notable businessman who struggles to welcome his illegitimate son into his family.<ref name=Loaiybahtakaa>{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |title=Best 10 Actors |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=21 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190106182050/https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |url-status=live |archivedate=6 January 2019 |access-date=4 January 2019 }}</ref> The romantic drama, co-starring Yoosuf Shafeeu, Fathimath Fareela and Mohamed Faisal, tells the story of unrequited love, and proved to be a commercial success.<ref name=Loaiybahtakaa/>

Nimal's first release of 2010 was a special appearance in Ali Shifau's family drama ''Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa'' where he played and unnamed character who informs Dr. Nahees, played by Mohamed Manik about his wife's maternal death.<ref name=DhinVeynugeHithaamaigaa>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=93295&category=ihUfinum |title=Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa to release on April 5 |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Naseer |first=Ismail |date=18 February 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221062847/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=93295&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=21 February 2010 |access-date=22 September 2018 }}</ref> The film showcases discrimination against the islanders, family revenge and fatherhood responsibilities.<ref name=DhinVeynugeHithaamaigaa/> Being able to screen fifteen full-house shows of the film, it was declared to be a commercial success.<ref name=DVHsuccess>{{cite news |url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |title=The love for cinema from Moger |language=Divehi|work=Vaguthu |last=Hassan |first=Nazim |date=29 June 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615140410/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |url-status=dead |archivedate=15 June 2016 |access-date=22 September 2018 }}</ref> He next starred in the horror film ''Zalzalaa En'buri Aun'' (2010) which was edited, written, produced and directed by himself.<ref name=zalzalaareturns>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=95731&category=ihUfinum |title=Zalzalaa Enburi Aun released on a full-house show |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Naseer |first=Ismail |date=29 April 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503053212/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=95731&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 May 2010 |access-date=24 September 2018 }}</ref> It was a spin-off to Aslam Rasheed's horror classic film ''Zalzalaa'' (2000) starring, Ibrahim Wisan, Ali Shameel and Niuma Mohamed.<ref name=zalzalaareturns/> 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.<ref name=zalzalaareturns/> He played the role Mohamed, father of an avaricious girl who kills her husband with the help of her secret lover.<ref name=zalzalaareturns/> The film received mixed response from critics and it did average business at box office.<ref name=zalzalaareturns/> At the 6th Gaumee Film Awards he received a nomination for Best Director, Best Editing, Best Sound Mixing and Best Art Direction for his work in the film.<ref name=GFA6nom>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/9322 |title=Yoope crowned Best Actor, Niuma received Best Actress, and Happy Birthday as the Best Film |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=23 October 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924050337/https://avas.mv/9322 |url-status=live |archivedate=24 September 2018 |access-date=24 September 2018}}</ref>

Later in 2010, Nimal appeared in a small role in ''Veeraana'' as a government official who witness the confess of a murderer. Directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu, it deals with child sexual abuse.<ref name=veeraana>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=97210 |title=Veeraana did a satisfactory business at box office |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=10 June 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619204728/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=listcategory&cat=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 June 2010 |access-date=10 June 2010 }}</ref> The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics; praising the writer and director for touching a condemnatory topic though criticizing its "over-the-top melodrama".<ref name=veeraana/> Having a strong buzz prior its release, the film was proved to be a commercial success.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=96207 |title=Prior its release, seven shows of Veeraan booked housefull |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=13 May 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100516111848/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=listcategory&cat=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=16 May 2010 |access-date=13 May 2010 }}</ref> He next reunited with Niuma Mohamed in his horror film ''The Three'', which received negative reviews from critics and was declared to be a box office disaster.<ref name=TheTree>{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FGi5Wym7FE |title=Fimee Udhares – Dhivehi film Tree (24 sep 2010) mnbc-603 |language=Divehi|work=Youtube |author=MNBC |date=24 September 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926112853/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FGi5Wym7FE |url-status=dead |archivedate=26 September 2018 |access-date=26 September 2018 }}</ref> The duo next collaborated in Niuma Mohamed's directorial debut drama film ''Niuma'' (2010) alongside an ensemble cast including Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Aminath Rasheedha and Abdulla Muaz.<ref name=NiumaReview/> He played the cruel father who sexually abuses his own daughter.<ref name=NiumaReview/> He considered his role to be the most inhumane role he has portrayed so far.<ref name=NiumaReview>{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=102955&category=ihUfinum |title=Niuma; a must watch |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=4 November 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124093750/http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=102955&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=24 November 2010 |access-date=26 September 2018 }}</ref> Upon release, the film was met with widespread critical acclaim specifically complimenting the performance of actors and its dialogues.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/3777 |title="Niuma" has exposed the reality of our society |language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Niyaza |first=Aminath |date=13 December 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928134956/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/Yvm0|url-status=dead |archivedate=28 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 }}</ref> Being able to screen over thirty full-house shows of the film, it was declared a Mega-Hit at box office, and the highest grossing Maldivian release of the year.<ref name=niumahousefull>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/3634 |title=Housefull shows of "Niuma" screened |language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Niyaza |first=Aminath |date=6 December 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928134057/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/898e |url-status=dead |archivedate=28 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 }}</ref> The film fetched him a Best Actor nomination at both, 2nd Maldives Film Awards and 6th Gaumee Film Awards.<ref name=GFA6nom/><ref name=MFA12nom>{{cite news|url=http://maldivesfilmawards.com/?page=detail&id=34 |title=Feature Film Nominations Announced |language=Divehi|work=Maldives Film Awards |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417013119/http://maldivesfilmawards.com/?page=detail&id=34 |url-status=dead |archivedate=17 April 2016 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref>

In 2012, Nimal played a rich father in Ravee Farooq-directed romantic drama film ''Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen'' alongside Niuma Mohamed, Mohamed Manik and Ali Seezan.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/111985 |title=Rav's "Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen" attracts Nahu's audience |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=24 October 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111126232815/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/111985 |url-status=dead |archivedate=26 November 2011 |access-date=3 October 2018 }}</ref> 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 Bollywood films.<ref name=MHFDReview>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117785 |title="Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen": This is not a romantic novel by Fathimath Nahula |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=1 March 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305000018/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117785 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 March 2012 |access-date=3 October 2018 }}</ref> His portrayal of Asim in the film resulted in a Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.<ref name=GFA7nom/>

In 2013, Nimal featured in Ali Shifau-directed horror film ''Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D'' which serves as a prequel to ''Fathis Handhuvaru'' (1997) starring Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed in lead roles. It was based on a story by Ibrahim Waheed, ''Jinaa: Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun'' (2009), which itself is a prequel to the story ''Fathishandhuvaru'' (1996) written by himself which was later adapted to a film by same name in 1997.<ref name=awaited>{{cite news|url=https://www.addulive.com/2219 |title="Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun": Most awaited release of the year|language=Divehi|work=Addu Live |last=Faisal |first=Ibrahim |date=5 January 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919033325/https://www.addulive.com/2219 |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 }}</ref> The film was marketed as being the first 3D release for a Maldivian film and the first release derived from spin-off.<ref name=postponed>{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/fathis_handhuvaruge_feshun_movie/126501 |title=Premier of "Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun" postponed again |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed|date=7 November 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919034425/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/RonRE |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 }}</ref> He played the role of Naseem, a spell maker.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://vnews.mv/4094 |title="Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun" is a disappointment |language=Divehi |work=Vnews |last=Zaina |first=Fathimath |date=18 April 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919051113/http://vnews.mv/4094 |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 }}</ref> Upon release the film received generally negative reviews from critics.<ref name=FHF3Dreview/> Ahmed Nadheem from ''Haveeru Daily'' wrote: "Nimal stands on top of the supporting cast playing a hungry man doing spells".<ref name=FHF3Dreview>{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/film_review/137114 |title="Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun" review |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed|date=17 April 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919045055/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/0NRVW |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 }}</ref>

Mohamed Aboobakuru-directed ''Randhari'' was Nimal's only release of 2015.<ref name=randhari>{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/1951 |title=With over advertising, "Randhari" has been exposed |language=dv |publisher=Avas |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |date=20 February 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160613083801/https://avas.mv/1951 |archivedate=13 June 2016 |access-date=13 June 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> His portrayal of the character Razzaq, a ruthless father, along with the film received negative reviews from critics and did below average business at the box office.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/maldives-film-industry/276537/ |title="Aniyaa" and "Ran Dhari" released |language=dv |publisher=Vaguthu |author=Naail, Ismail |date=25 May 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609171910/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/maldives-film-industry/276537/ |archivedate=9 June 2016 |access-date=9 June 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The following year, he directed and starred in the horror film ''E Re'ah Fahu'' (2016).<ref name=ereahfahu>{{cite news|url=http://adduonline.com.mv/38992 |title=E Re'ah fahu coming to screen next month |language=Divehi|publisher=Addu Online |author=Firash, Hassan |date=24 January 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606074419/http://adduonline.com.mv/38992 |archivedate=6 June 2016 |access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref> Upon release, the film received negative response from critics and was declared a flop.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/876 |title=Upcoming released of the year|language=Divehi|publisher=Mihaaru |author=Adhushan, Ahmed |date=3 June 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606085206/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/876 |archivedate=6 June 2016 |access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref> His next appearance was Hussain Munawwar's ''Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee'' alongside Ahmed Azmeel and Aminath Rishfa.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/70075 |title=Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee's First show full, Tickets available at four spots |language=Divehi|publisher=Sun |date=26 February 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606110604/https://sun.mv/70075 |archivedate=6 June 2016 |access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref> Critics panned the film and labelled his performance as "boring" while criticising the character development.<ref name=NeyngiYaaruVakivee>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/14598 |title=The actual reason of "Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee" |language=Divehi|publisher=Avas |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |date=6 April 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606101756/https://avas.mv/14598 |archivedate=6 June 2016 |access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref> Despite the negative reviews, the film did an average business at the end of its run.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/entertainment/391632/ |title=Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee premiered to a positive response |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Jaishan, Ahmed |date=5 March 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606110957/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/entertainment/391632/ |archivedate=6 June 2016 |access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref>

In 2023, Nimal played the role of a wealthy husband in Ali Seezan's erotic thriller ''Loabi Vevijje'', which follows a married man who becomes infatuated with a woman after a one-night stand.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/67368 |title=End of filming for Loabi Vevijje |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=10 April 2020 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200820115617/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/67368 |url-status=live|archivedate=20 August 2020 |accessdate=20 August 2020 }}</ref> The film which was announced in 2019, but halted due to COVID-19 pandemic, opened to generally positive reviews from critics, where as his performance received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.muniavas.com/40898 |title=Rishmy is in love |work=MuniAvas |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=30 May 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811153406/https://www.muniavas.com/40898 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 August 2022 |access-date=11 August 2022 }}</ref> Aminath Luba reviewing from ''The Press'' found his performance to be "strictly average, nothing exceptional".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/144033 |title="Loabi Vevijje": A film which will make you fall in love |work=The Press |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=9 May 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513063148/https://thepress.mv/144033 |url-status=live|archivedate=13 May 2023 |access-date=13 May 2023 }}</ref> Similarly, Ahmed Nadheem from ''Dhauru'' called his acting "not bad" and "generally okay".<ref name=DhauruRevLV>{{cite news|url=https://dhauru.com/post/entertainment/18189 |title=Seezan is not the reason: but in love |work=Dhauru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=8 May 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513065109/https://dhauru.com/post/entertainment/18189 |url-status=live|archivedate=13 May 2023 |access-date=13 May 2023 }}</ref>

==Personal life and death== Nimal met actress Fathimath Rameeza during the filming of ''Maqsadhu'' (1987) although their romantic relationship started while shooting for the film ''Shakku'' (1988).<ref name=Nimal/>

On 31 December 2025, he suffered a stroke that led to his death on 26 February 2026. He was 62.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Veteran actor and director Nimal passes away |url=https://english.sun.mv/103435 |access-date=26 February 2026 |website=SunOnline International |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2026 |title=President condoles passing of Ahmed Nimal |url=https://psmnews.mv/en/175217 |access-date=26 February 2026 |website=PSMnews.mv |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Veteran actor Nimal passes away after stroke |url=https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/15076 |access-date=26 February 2026 |website=atolltimes.mv |language=en}}</ref>

==Filmography==

{{Pending films key}}

===Feature film===

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | 1984 !scope="row"|''Nufoozu'' | | | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name=Nimal/> |- | 1987 !scope="row"|''Maqsadhu'' | | | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name=Nimal/> |- | 1988 !scope="row"| ''Shakku'' | Sameer / Zameer | Also the director | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name=Nimal/> |- | rowspan="2" | 1993 !scope="row" | ''Sitee'' | Hameed | Also the writer and director | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="Sitee" /> |- !scope="row"|''Udhaas'' | Kaleem | Also the writer and director | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=Dhara>{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/entertainment/65152 |title=Dharaa Rasheed: The real Maldivian superstar |language=Divehi |work=Dho? |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=24 November 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122130102/https://dho.mv/entertainment/65152 |url-status=live |archivedate=22 January 2021 |access-date=22 January 2021}}</ref> |- | 1999 !scope="row"| ''Sababu'' | Niyaz | Also the director | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=sababu/> |- | rowspan="2" | 2000 !scope="row"| ''Rihun'' | Athif | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=Wajeeh>{{cite news|url=http://www.muniavas.com/4278 |title=Wants to play an action movie: Ismail Wajeeh |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=16 August 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209173345/http://www.muniavas.com/4278 |url-status=live |archivedate=9 February 2018 |access-date=22 December 2018 }}</ref> |- !scope="row"| ''Zalzalaa'' | Adam | Also the director and editor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Zalzalaa/> |- | rowspan="2" | 2001 !scope="row"| ''Hiiy Edhenee'' | Vishal's stepfather | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=HiiyEdhenee/> |- !scope="row"| ''Hilihilaa'' | Abdul Azeez |Also the director and writer | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=HandhuKeytha/> |- | 2004 !scope="row"| ''Hama Himeyn'' | Habeeb | Also the director | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/15865 |title=Mahdi pleased with his work |work=Mihaaru |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=17 April 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121160311/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/15865 |url-status=live |archivedate=21 November 2020 |access-date=21 November 2020}}</ref> |- | 2005 !scope="row"| ''Handhu Keytha'' | Hameed | Also the director and editor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=HandhuKeytha/> |- | rowspan="2" | 2006 !scope="row"| ''Hiyani'' | Zahid |Also the director and writer | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=GFA5nom/> |- !scope="row"| ''Vaaloabi Engeynama'' | Director | Also the director<br/>Gaumee Film Award for Best Director<br/>Special appearance | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=GFA5won/> |- | rowspan="2" | 2008 !scope="row"| ''Khalaas'' | Ismail | Also the director | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=khalaas/> |- !scope="row"| ''Yoosuf'' | Yasir | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=yoosuf/><ref name=GFA6nom/> |- | rowspan="2" | 2009 !scope="row"| ''E Dharifulhu'' | Ahsan | Also the director<br/>Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Director | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Top10Actresses/><ref name=MFA1nom/> |- !scope="row"| ''Loaiybahtakaa'' | Majid | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Loaiybahtakaa/> |- | rowspan="4" | 2010 !scope="row"| ''Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa'' | Doctor | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="DhinVeynugeHithaamaigaa"/> |- !scope="row"| ''Zalzalaa En'buri Aun'' | Mohamed | Also the producer and director<br/>Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Director | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=GFA6nom/><ref name=zalzalaareturns/> |- !scope="row"| ''Veeraana'' | Government official | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=veeraana/> |- !scope="row"| ''Niuma'' | Nizar | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor<br/>Nominated—Best Actor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=GFA6nom/><ref name=NiumaReview/><br/><ref name=MFA12nom/> |- | 2012 !scope="row"| ''Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen'' | Asim | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=MHFDReview/><ref name=GFA7nom>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10378 |title=Nominations for 7th Gaumee Film Awards Announced |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=16 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330160950/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28015 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref> |- | 2013 !scope="row"| ''Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D'' | Naseem | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=FHF3Dreview/> |- | 2014 !scope="row"| ''Raanee'' | Adam Manik | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=randhari/> |- | 2015 !scope="row"| ''Randhari'' | Razzaq | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=randhari/> |- | rowspan="2" | 2016 !scope="row"| ''E Re'ah Fahu'' | Razzaq | Also the director and co-editor | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=ereahfahu/> |- !scope="row"| ''Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee'' | Abdul Zaki | Also the editor | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=NeyngiYaaruVakivee/> |- | 2017 !scope="row"|''Ill Noise'' | Dr. Ahmed Nimal | | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=ill>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/13997 |title=Tickets for "Ill Noise" available from Schwack Cinema |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=6 March 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326143518/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/13997 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> |- | 2019 !scope="row" | ''Leena'' | Khalid | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/48458 |title=Maldives Film Industry Highlights – 12 Jan 2019 |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=12 January 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190128074126/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/48458 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 January 2019 |access-date=28 January 2019 }}</ref> |- | 2022 !scope="row"| ''Hehes'' | Raqeeb | Also the director | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=Hehes>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/117474 |title=Hehes: Eid gift to the audience |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=2 May 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220507051523/https://avas.mv/117474 |url-status=live |archivedate=7 May 2022 |accessdate=7 April 2022}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | 2023 !scope="row"|''Loabi Vevijje'' | Jaufar | | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=DhauruRevLV/> |- !scope="row"|''Jokaru'' | Sarudhar | | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=JokaruRev>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/147250 |title=Jokaru: A film which will make you cry out of laughter |work=The Press |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=7 September 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930094152/https://thepress.mv/147250 |url-status=live|archivedate=30 September 2023 |accessdate=30 September 2023 }}</ref> |- | 2024 !scope="row"|''Saaya'' | | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.minoos.mv/18314 |title=Saayaa Review: A must watch, many reasons to watch it |work=Minoos |language=Divehi |last=Hameed Adam |first=Ahmed |date=8 August 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241221075853/https://www.minoos.mv/18314 |url-status=live |archivedate=21 December 2024 |access-date=21 December 2024}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" | 2025 ! scope="row" |''Kan'bulo'' | Rauf | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Kanbulo>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/206781 |title="Kamanaa" team brings "Kan'bulo" |work=Sun |language=Divehi |last=Jaishan |first=Ahmed |date=2 June 2025 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250822170722/https://assets-infinity.sun.mv/serve/WKbgiPqcgx |url-status=live |archivedate=22 August 2025 |access-date=22 August 2025 }}</ref> |- !scope="row"| ''Ilzaam'' | Shiyam | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news |url=https://sun.mv/210498 |title=Eupe is getting ready to release Ilzaam |work=Sun |last=Jaishan |first=Ahmed |date=27 August 2025 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20251220114101/https://sun.mv/210498 |url-status=live |archivedate=20 December 2025 |access-date=20 December 2025}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''Koss Gina Mistake'' | Hashim | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=KGM>{{cite news|url=https://www.addulive.com/391142 |title=KGM is Kos Gina Mistake |work=AdduLive |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=31 January 2025 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20251003153618/https://www.addulive.com/391142 |url-status=live |archivedate=3 October 2025 |accessdate=3 October 2025 }}</ref> |- !scope="row"| ''Lily'' | Zahir | | |- |}

===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | {{n/a}} !scope="row"|''Huvani'' | | | |- | 1991–1992 !scope="row"|''Salhi Baisaa'' |Ali | Main role; 8 episodes | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=SalhiBaisaa>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/25595 |title=Salhi Baisaa streaming on Baiskoafu |work=MuniAvas |language=dv |last=Mohamed |first=Nabeel |date=24 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509060147/https://www.muniavas.com/25595 |url-status=live |archive-date=9 May 2021 |access-date=9 May 2021 }}</ref> |- | 2006 !scope="row" | ''Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees'' | Shareef | Guest role; 1 episode | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="dramaseries">{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/59849 |title=Where are all the drama series? |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Ashraf |first=Aisha |date=4 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190527043138/https://avas.mv/59849 |url-status=live |archivedate=27 May 2019 |access-date=27 May 2019 }}</ref> |- | 2006–2008 !scope="row"|''Hinithun Velaashey Kalaa'' | Waheed | Main role; 14 episodes | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.muniavas.com/15964 |title=Most popular dhivehi drama series of all time |work=MuniAvas |last=Abdulla |first=Sajid |date=12 April 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200820190637/https://www.muniavas.com/15964 |url-status=live |archivedate=20 August 2020 |access-date=20 August 2020 }}</ref> |- | 2007–2008 !scope="row"|''Vimlaa'' |Haneef | | |- | 2012 !scope="row"| ''Dhirumeh Nethas'' | Azma's father | Recurring role; 5 episodes | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="dramaseries" /> |- | 2013 !scope="row"| ''Vaudhey Mee'' | Shakir | Main role; 10 episodes | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.eydhafushitimes.com/live/pictures/6618/ |title=Shooting of "Vaudhey Mee" in Eydhafushi |work=EydhafushiTimes |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=27 January 2013 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20210716075801/http://www.eydhafushitimes.com/live/pictures/6618/ |url-status=live |archivedate=16 July 2021 |access-date=16 July 2021 }}</ref> |- | 2016 !scope="row"|''Bithufangi 2'' | | | |- | 2022–2023 !scope="row"| ''Lafuzu'' | Ali Shareef "Alibe" | Also the director<br/>Recurring role; 32 episodes | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=Lafuzu>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/40244 |title=Muhamma's "Lafuzu" premiered |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=26 February 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227125835/https://www.muniavas.com/40244 |url-status=live |archivedate=27 February 2022 |accessdate=27 February 2022}}</ref> |- | 2022 !scope="row"| ''Balgish'' | Farooq Hassan | Also the director<br/>Main role; 5 episodes | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=DVBalgish>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/40390 |title=Dhekedhekeves working on two projects; "Balgish" and "Siyaasee Manjoalhi" |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=14 March 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820055449/https://www.muniavas.com/40390 |url-status=live |archivedate=20 August 2022 |accessdate=20 August 2022}}</ref> |- | 2023 ! scope="row" | ''Hayyaru'' | Juneydh | Main role; 15 episodes | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://medianet.mv/article/_hayyaru_premiers_on_videoclub_ |title="Hayyaru" Premiers on Videoclub |work=MediaNet |date=16 February 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308130333/https://medianet.mv/article/_hayyaru_premiers_on_videoclub_ |url-status= live |archivedate=8 March 2023 |accessdate=8 March 2023 }}</ref> |- | 2024 !scope="row"|''Vihaali'' | Bakuru | Main role in the segment "Khadheeja" | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/48551 |title=Asim's Khadheeja is available for streaming |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=30 April 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250101102413/https://www.muniavas.com/48551 |url-status= live |archivedate=1 January 2025 |accessdate=1 January 2025 }}</ref> |- |}

===Short film=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | 2005 !scope="row"| ''Falhi Sikunthu 2'' | Ziyazor | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=DDV/> |- | 2006 !scope="row"| ''Dheke Dhekeves 4'' | Doctor | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=DDV>{{cite news |url=https://sun.mv/70725 |title=Muhamma returns to film industry after five years |work=Sun |language=Divehi |last=Hussain |first=Fazleen |date=11 March 2016 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200821192949/https://sun.mv/70731 |url-status=live |archivedate=21 August 2020 |access-date=22 August 2020 }}</ref> |- | 2007 !scope="row"| ''Ossunu Iraaeku'' | Dhon Ahammad | Also the director | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=2ndMiadhuCrystal>{{cite news|url=http://www.miadhu.com/2008/04/local-news/garnier-miadhu-crystal-award-night-yousey-afee-and-chiliya-bags-top-awards-6169/ |title=Garnier Miadhu Crystal Award night : Yousey Afee and Chiliya bags top awards | work=Miadhu |date=21 April 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104212644/http://www.miadhu.com/2008/04/local-news/garnier-miadhu-crystal-award-night-yousey-afee-and-chiliya-bags-top-awards-6169/ |url-status=dead |archivedate=4 January 2014 |accessdate=5 December 2020}}</ref> |- | 2007 !scope="row" | ''Paneeno'' | Hassan Manik | Co-director and co-writer | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="remember" /> |- | 2007 !scope="row"| ''Fahu Sofha'' | Nazim's father | Also the director | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="excel" /> |- | 2007 !scope="row" | ''Kudafoolhaai Paree Dhahtha'' | Generous man | Special appearance | |- | 2008 !scope="row"| ''Umurah Salaam'' | Nafeesa's father | Also the director and screen-writer | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="excel">{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/46185 |title=Who would excel in the acting field |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Ifraz |first=Ali |date=14 March 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190609164537/https://avas.mv/46185 |url-status=live |archivedate=9 June 2019 |access-date=22 December 2018}}</ref> |- | 2010 !scope="row"| ''Loabeege Ninja'' | Muhusin | Also the director | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="remember">{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/71963 |title=Do you remember these actors? |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=6 April 2020 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200903075205/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/71963 |url-status=live |archivedate=3 September 2020 |access-date=27 May 2019 }}</ref> |- | 2010 !scope="row"| ''Muhammaage Briefcase'' | Abdul Satthar | Also the director | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="DDV" /> |- | 2010 !scope="row"|''The Tree'' | | Also the director | |- | 2012 !scope="row"|''Mammaa Ey'' | Umairu | Also the director | |- |}

===Other work=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Director !scope="col"| Screenplay !scope="col"| Editor !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | 2000 !scope="row"| ''Shaalinee'' | | {{Yes}} | | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=FaththaahGaumeeInaam>{{cite news|url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/418 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2004 – Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190423052307/https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/418 |url-status=live|archivedate=23 April 2019 |access-date=3 December 2018}}</ref> |- | 2006 !scope="row"| ''Mohamma Kalo V/S Bao Kalo'' | {{Yes}} | | | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| |- | 2006 !scope="row"| ''Kudafoolhuge Vasvaas'' | {{Yes}} | | | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28229 |title=Kudafoolhu's character returns |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=24 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029154158/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28229 |url-status=dead |archivedate=29 October 2020 |access-date=29 October 2020 }}</ref> |- | 2006 !scope="row"| ''Dheke Dhekeves 3'' | {{Yes}} | | | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=DDV/> |- | 2006 !scope="row"| ''Dheke Dhekeves 4'' | {{Yes}} | | | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=DDV/> |- | 2007 !scope="row"|''Ossunu Iraaeku...'' | {{Yes}} | | | Short film | |- | 2010 !scope="row"|''Sirrun Hithaa Kulhelaafa'' | {{Yes}} | | | Television series; 10 episodes | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=niumapolitics/> |- | 2012 !scope="row"| ''Kidnap'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Short film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=niumapolitics>{{cite news|url=https://vaguthu.mv/news/5809 |title=Niuma into politics |language=Divehi|work=Vaguthu |last=Saeed |first=Yaamin |date=18 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215061441/https://vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/55829 |archivedate=15 December 2018 |access-date=15 December 2018}}</ref> |- | 2012 !scope="row"|''Mammaa Ey'' | {{Yes}} | | | Short film | |- | 2012 !scope="row"| ''24 Gadi Iru'' | | | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/160339 |title="24 Gadi Iru" Review |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=4 September 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909064123/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/160339 |url-status=dead |archivedate=9 September 2014 |access-date=28 October 2018}}</ref> |- | 2014 !scope="row"| ''Aniyaa'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Feature film |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA8nom>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28015 |title=8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=12 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330160950/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28015 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref> |- | 2017 !scope="row"|''Bandharu'' | | | {{Yes}} | Office drama | |- | 2022–2026 !scope="row"| ''Lafuzu'' | {{yes}} | | | Web series; 30 episodes | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Lafuzu/> |- | 2022 !scope="row"| ''Hehes'' | {{yes}} | | | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Hehes/> |- | 2025 !scope="row"| ''Kan'bulo'' | | | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Kanbulo/> |- | 2025 !scope="row"| ''Ilzaam'' | | | {{Yes}} | Feature film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.muniavas.com/50261 |title=A big accusation at Olympus on this month 20 |work=MuniAvas |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=19 October 2025 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20251220111450/https://www.muniavas.com/50261 |url-status=live |archivedate=20 December 2025 |access-date=20 December 2025}}</ref> |- |}

==Discography== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album/Film ! scope="col" | Song ! scope="col" | Lyricist(s) ! scope="col" | Co-Artist(s) |- | 1997 ! scope="row"|''Eheege Adu'' | "Hairaan Veehey" | Easa Shareef | Shifa Thaufeeq |- | 2000 ! scope="row"|''Namaves'' | "Loa Meridhaaney" | Easa Shareef | Shifa Thaufeeq |- | 2017 ! scope="row"| ''Naughty 40'' | "Thedhey Anbin" | Adam Haleem Adnan | Solo |- | 2023 !scope="row"| ''Loabi Vevijje'' | "Loabi Vevijje" <small>(Promo song)</small> | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim, Ali Seezan, Ahmed Easa, Ali Azim, Mariyam Azza, Aminath Rishfa, Irufana Ibrahim |- |}

==Accolades== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Award !scope="col"| Category !scope="col"| Nominated work !scope="col"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | 1991 ! scope="row" | National Award of Recognition | colspan="2"| Performing Arts – Theatre performance | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1410 |title=National Award of Recognition 1991 – Ahmed Nimal |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201229093607/https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1517 |url-status=live |archivedate=29 December 2020 |access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref> |- | 2008 ! scope="row" | 2nd Miadhu Crystal Award | Best Villain – Short film | ''Ossunu Iraaeku'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=2ndMiadhuCrystal/> |- | 2008 ! scope="row" | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Director | ''Vaaloabi Engeynama'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA5won/> |- | 2010 ! scope="row" | Maldives Video Music Awards | Best Video Song Direction | "Bikahaalu" | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news |url=https://sun.mv/6023 |title=Top 5 Nominations announced |language=Divehi |work=Sun |date=15 March 2011 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190616075605/https://sun.mv/6023 |archivedate=16 June 2019 |access-date=16 June 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 2011 ! scope="row" | 1st Maldives Film Awards | Best Director | ''E Dharifulhu'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA1nom/> |- | 2012 ! scope="row" |2nd Maldives Film Awards | Best Actor | ''Niuma'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA12nom/> |- | 2014 ! scope="row" | 3rd Maldives Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | ''Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA3nom>{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/153617 |title=Maldives Film Awards Nominations out |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=29 April 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405165421/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/153617 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 April 2015 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref> |- | rowspan="6"| 2015 ! scope="row" rowspan="6"| 6th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Director | ''Zalzalaa En'buri Aun'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA6nom/> |- | Best Actor | ''Niuma'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA6nom/> |- | Best Supporting Actor | ''Yoosuf'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA6nom/> |- | Best Editing | ''Zalzalaa En'buri Aun'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA6nom/> |- | Best Sound Mixing | ''Zalzalaa En'buri Aun'' <small>(shared with Ayyuman Shareef)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA6nom/> |- | Best Art Direction | ''Zalzalaa En'buri Aun'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA6nom/> |- | 2016 ! scope="row" | 7th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | ''Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA7nom/> |- | rowspan="2"| 2017 ! scope="row" rowspan="2"| 8th Gaumee Film Awards | | Best Screenplay | ''Aniyaa'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA6nom/> |- | Best Sound Mixing | ''Aniyaa'' <small>(shared with Ayyuman Shareef)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA6nom/> |- | 2023 ! scope="row" | NKFA Bangkok International Film Festival – 2023 | colspan="2"| Outstanding Contribution for Maldives Film Industry | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/44291 |title=An International Award for Rajje TV's Hayaai |language=Divehi |work=MuniAvas |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=8 February 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222160128/https://www.muniavas.com/44291 |url-status=live |archivedate=22 February 2023 |accessdate=22 February 2023}}</ref> |- |}

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