1. Ahmed Nimal is a Maldivian actor, director, editor, writer and producer.
21 Facts About Ahmed Nimal
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Ahmed Nimal made his career debut with Nufoozu, an initiation by Shareef and his colleagues.
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In 1993, Ahmed Nimal wrote and directed his most successful release, a drama film, Sitee starring opposite his wife, Fathimath Rameeza.
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In 2000, Ahmed Nimal acted and directed year's most successful Maldivian film, a horror classic Zalzalaa featuring Niuma Mohamed, Ibrahim Wisan and Ali Shameel in pivotal roles.
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In 2005, Ahmed Nimal starred alongside Niuma Mohamed, Ali Seezan and Sheereen Abdul Wahid in his horror film Handhu Keytha which unfolds the story of a man who was enchanted by a spirit while witnessing a lunar eclipse.
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Ahmed Nimal next released a romantic film Vaaloabi Engeynama, 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.
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Ahmed Nimal next appeared as the unsympathetic father in Fathimath Nahula's romantic drama film, Yoosuf which depicts the story of a deaf and mute man who has been mistreated by a wealthy family, mocking his disability.
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Ahmed Nimal's performance earned him a Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
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Ahmed Nimal played the deceitful friend in the family drama film E Dharifulhu which is directed by himself and featuring an ensemble cast including Niuma Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik and Sheela Najeeb.
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At 1st Maldives Film Awards, Ahmed Nimal received his first nomination as Best Director for his work in the film.
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Ahmed 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.
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Ahmed Nimal next starred in the horror film Zalzalaa En'buri Aun which was edited, written, produced and directed by himself.
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Ahmed Nimal played the role Mohamed, father of an avaricious girl who kills her husband with the help of her secret lover.
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Later in 2010, Ahmed Nimal appeared in a small role in Veeraana as a government official who witness the confess of a murderer.
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Ahmed Nimal 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.
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Ahmed Nimal considered his role to be the most inhumane role he has portrayed so far.
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In 2012, Ahmed Nimal played a rich father in Ravee Farooq-directed romantic drama film Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen alongside Niuma Mohamed, Mohamed Manik and Ali Seezan.
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In 2013, Ahmed Nimal featured in Ali Shifau-directed horror film Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D which serves as a prequel to Fathis Handhuvaru starring Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed in lead roles.
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Ahmed Nimal played the role of Naseem, a spell maker.
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In 2023, Ahmed 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.
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Ahmed Nimal met actress Fathimath Rameeza during the filming of Maqsadhu although their romantic relationship started while shooting for the film Shakku.