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Kalabhavan Haneef (1959 or 1960 – 9 November 2023) was an Indian actor and impressionist in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut with the film Cheppukilukkana Changathi (1991).[1]
Kalabhavan Haneef | |
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| Born | 1959 or 1960 Mattancherry, Kerala, India |
| Died | (aged 63) Kochi, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 1991–2023 |
| Spouse | Waheeda |
| Children | 2 |
Career
editHaneef started impersonations while in school, and later began his career as a sales person and impressionist. He was closely affiliated with Cochin Kalabhavan, which was the starting point for many actors. Haneef also followed the practice of Kalabhavan alumni by appending the organization's name to his
Haneef was very popular in India and abroad because of his stage shows. He played small roles in Malayalam movies, but was more successful in television, playing important roles in serials such as Minnukettu, Nadhaswaram, Abi's Corner, Comediyum Mimicsum Pinne Njanum, Manassiloru Mazhavillu, and Tilana Tilana.
His debut film was Cheppukilukkana Changathi (1991). He later acted in more than 150 films.[1]
Personal life and death
editHaneef was married to Waheeda, with whom he had two children.[2] After two days of hospitalisation for breathing problems, he died in Kochi on 9 November 2023, at the age of 63.[3][4]
Filmography
editReferences
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- ^ Staff, Onmanorama (9 November 2023). "Actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Haneef no more". Onmanorama.
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Haneef dies, will be laid to rest tomorrow". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ Antony, Seena (9 November 2023). "'ഗരുഡൻ' ചെയ്യുമ്പോൾ ഹനീഫ ഇക്കയ്ക്ക് ആരോഗ്യപ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ തോന്നിയിരുന്നില്ല: സങ്കടത്തോടെ അരുൺ വർമ". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Kaathal The Core Box Office Collection Day 1: Mammootty's Malayalam Movie Opens To Decent Numbers". English Jagran. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ Features, C. E. (29 May 2024). "Once Upon A Time In Kochi Trailer: A police procedural centered around drug abuse in Kochi". Cinema Express. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (18 July 2024). "Samadhana Pusthakam Teaser: A comedy entertainer centered on a high school". Cinema Express. Retrieved 18 July 2024.