39 Facts About Ali Seezan

Ali Seezan was born on 6 February 1977 and is a Maldivian film actor, producer, director and editor.

Ali Seezan has established a career in Maldives Film Industry and is a recipient of several awards, including two Gaumee Film Awards, and two Maldives Film Awards.

Ali Seezan made his acting debut in 2000 Vana Ufan Dhuvas.

Ali Seezan's breakthrough came with the film Hiiy Edhenee for which he received a Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor.

Ali Seezan was later noted for his portrayal of a delusional husband in Dharinnahtakai earning him another.

Ali Seezan portrayed a sympathetic doctor in Zuleykha leading to a Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.

In 2005, Ali Seezan ventured into working behind the camera while continuing his film appearances, by directing several short films including the action thriller Mission 24, the psychological thriller Ereyge Fahun and erotic thriller Kiss Jazbaath, all of which were critical and commercial failure.

Ali Seezan completed his education at Madhrasathul Ameer Ahmed and Majeediyya School.

Ali Seezan is the nephew of Maldivian actor and politician Reeko Moosa Manik.

Ali Seezan later appeared in three songs; first of them being "Neena" which was sung by Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi.

Ali Seezan committed to acting professionally and took on a supporting role in Easa Shareef's horror film 2000 Vana Ufan Dhuvas.

In 2001, Seezan received significant acclaim for his role in Aishath Ali Manik's Hiiy Edhenee which was an unofficial remake of Dharmesh Darshan's romantic film Dhadkan starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Shilpa Shetty in the lead role.

The film proved to be a breakthrough for Ali Seezan's career, earning him the Best Actor award at the 3rd Gaumee Film Awards ceremony.

Ali Seezan appeared in Mohamed Rasheed's Hithu Vindhu as a handicapped artist who struggles to fulfill his marital duties due to his physical limitations.

Ali Seezan collaborated with Easa Shareef for the horror film Ginihila, in which he starred alongside Mariyam Nisha, Niuma Mohamed and Reeko Moosa Manik, playing the role of Mifzal Amir, a reserved husband who hides the truth of his extramarital affair with a psychopathic girl.

Ali Seezan received his second Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Actor for the former, for his portrayal of the character Shahid, a delusional husband who abandons his wife for another woman.

In 2005, Ali Seezan starred alongside Niuma Mohamed and Sheereen Abdul Wahid in Ahmed Nimal's horror film Handhu Keytha, which unfolds the story of a man enchanted by a spirit during a lunar eclipse.

Ali Seezan made his first collaboration with Fathimath Nahula in the critically and commercially successful romantic drama television series, Kalaage Haqqugaa, where he portrayed the character of Hassan, the elder brother of non-identical twins who tragically dies when the boat he is traveling in capsizes into the sea.

Ali Seezan continued his collaboration with Fathimath Nahula in another critically acclaimed and commercially prosperous project, the romantic drama film Zuleykha, which narrates the journey of a nine years old girl seeking the lost love of her mother.

At the 2nd Maldives Film Awards, Ali Seezan received a nomination in the Best Actor category.

Ali Seezan next appeared in the family drama Maafeh Neiy alongside Niuma Mohamed, which was directed and produced by himself.

Ali Seezan played the role of Nawaal who is killed by necromancy for marrying a woman without her parents' consent.

Ali Seezan then reunited with Niuma Mohamed and Ravee Farooq in Amjad Ibrahim's romantic horror film Vakinuvinama which was a critical and commercial failure.

Ali Seezan played the role of Hussain, an interior designer who has an extramarital affair with a long-lost friend.

Ali Seezan then starred opposite Aishath Rishmy and Mariyam Nisha, in Abdul Faththaah-directed 14 Vileyrey.

Ali Seezan's next release was a war action comedy film Wathan which is directed, written, edited and produced by himself.

Ali Seezan played Isham, a poor boy who falls in love with a rich girl.

In 2012, Ali Seezan starred in the Ravee Farooq-directed romantic drama film Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen, opposite Niuma Mohamed.

Ali Seezan portrayed the character of Althaf Shair, who falls in love with the island chief's daughter.

Ali Seezan further noted that Seezan's performance seemed to "deteriorate as the weight of his role increased" in the film.

In 2014, Ali Seezan starred opposite Aishath Rishmy in his directorial venture, the psychological thriller Insaana.

Hassan Naail from Vaguthu called it "one of the best Maldivian release to date" and praised Ali Seezan's performance, considering it his career-best.

At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards, Ali Seezan received six nominations including, Best Actor and Best Director, Best Editing, Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design.

Ali Seezan then appeared alongside an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Saeed and Fathimath Azifa in the romantic comedy film Naughty 40, directed by Shafeeu.

Ali Seezan reprised the role in the horror comedy film 40+, which served as a sequel to the 2017 released comedy film Naughty 40, which was well received both critically and commercially.

In 2020, Ali Seezan starred alongside Aminath Rishfa and Sheela Najeeb in his romantic drama film Andhirikan, in which he portrayed a confused husband who leaves his wife when she is unable to conceive a baby.

In 2023, Ali Seezan released the erotic thriller Loabi Vevijje, directed he directed.

Ahmed Nadheem from Dhauru criticized his acting range and wrote: "Ali Seezan still seems to be stuck in his previous roles and avatars", while Aminath Luba reviewing from The Press opined that delivered the performance required for his role.

In 2011, Seezan was selected in the top five 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.