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Roanu Hassan Manik

Roanu Hassan Manik is a widely acclaimed Maldivian film actor, who mainly works in the Maldivian film industry.

Hassan Manik
Manik at 9th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, 2019
OccupationActor
Years active1977–present

Early life

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On 11 November 1977, while working as a Headmaster at educational centre, Manik produced, choreographed and starred in a theatre play, Vamundhaa Goiyy alongside his students which narrates the discrimination of locals moving from atolls to Male'.[1] Afterwards he worked in several other theatre performances before making his screen debut in Musthafa Hussain-directed Gellunu Furaavaru (1980).[1] Distributed through Television Maldives, Manik's talent was recognized by the producers and he was offered several films like Karudhaas Finifenmaa and Zaharu Dhin Ufaa which ultimately did not materialize.[1] Afterwards, he went back to theatre performances played by CDS group and became a prominent name in the industry. However, due to the frequent trips out of island, Manik was unable to expand his career.[1] He then starred in CDS's first film Dhon Hiyala Aai Alifulhu.[1]

Career

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In 1996, Manik appeared in his first commercial film, Yoosuf Rafeeu's award-winning project Haqqu which featured Manik as Amjad, father of Shahid who forced his only son to marry a woman he dissent.[2] The film starring Mariyam Nisha, Reeko Moosa Manik and Mariyam Shakeela in lead roles, received positive reviews from critics.[2] He also appeared in a Television Maldives production, Fun Asaru which follows two women; one searching for her mother and one fighting cancer.[3] This was followed by the Yoosuf Rafeeu's comedy film Nibu, an unofficial remake of Gulzar's Bollywood comedy film Angoor (1982), which focuses on two pairs of identical twins separated at birth and how their lives go haywire when they meet in adulthood.[3]

He then stepped into Fathimath Nahula's critically and commercially successful romantic drama television series, Kalaage Haqqugaa (2005) to portray the role of Anwar, a wealthy businessman, starring opposite Niuma Mohamed, Ali Ahmed, Jamsheedha Ahmed and Sheela Najeeb.[4][5] The following year, he collaborated with the team of Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun for Arifa Ibrahim's another romantic television drama series, Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees (2006) which consists of fifty episodes.[4] The series which follows the vengeance and retribution two best-friends go through when they both love the same person, features Manik in a recurring role as an obliging father.[4]

In 2008, Manik appeared in a small role 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.[6] Featuring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed, Sheela Najeeb, Ahmed Nimal, Fauziyya Hassan, Mohamed Manik, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asim, the film received widespread critical acclaim and was attained a blockbuster status at box office.[7]

Manik's first release of 2010 was Ali Seezan-directed family drama Maafeh Neiy alongside Seezan and Niuma Mohamed.[8] The film highlights many social issues including human rights abuses, forced marriages and domestic violence.[8] He played the role of Mohamed Fulhu, a father who forcefully marries his daughter to a wealthy businessman.[8] The film received mixed reviews from critics, majority of them dismissing its melodrama and was a moderate success at box office.[8] His next release was Ali Shifau-directed family drama Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa where he featured in a supporting role of Manik, a lawyer.[9] The film showcases discrimination against the islanders, family revenge and fatherhood responsibilities.[9] The film was believed to be a "huge improvement" over the recent Maldivian films.[10] Being able to screen fifteen housefull shows of the film, it was declared to be a commercial success.[10] He next starred alongside Aminath Rasheedha, Aishath Rishmy and Ahmed Azmeel in Rishmy's drama film Fanaa.[11] Based on a novel published by Ibrahim Waheed titled Balgish, the film received mixed to negative reviews from critics; Ali Naafiz from Haveeru Daily classified the film as the "worst Maldivian film released so far" during the year, criticing the performance of actors.[11]

The following year, he featured in a small role in Ali Shifau's psychological romantic thriller Zaharu (2011) alongside Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed and Sheela Najeeb.[12] The film centers on a married man who has a weekend affair with a woman who refuses to allow it to end and becomes obsessed with him.[12] The film is inspired from Adrian Lyne-directed American psychological erotic thriller film Fatal Attraction (1987).[12] Upon release the film received mixed response from critics and was declared a "flop" at box office.[10] It was followed Abdul Fatthah's romantic horror film 14 Vileyrey, alongside Ali Seezan, Aishath Rishmy and Mariyam Nisha. Written by Ibrahim Waheed, the project faced controversy when the team of Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? accuses Fatthah for "purloining the plot" of the latter.[13] The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics and did good business at box office and was declared a "Hit".[14][15] A "forgettable performance" of Manik was released with Hamid Ali's romantic family drama Laelaa alongside Amira Ismail and Yoosuf Shafeeu which was a critical and box office failure.[16]

 
Manik at 1st Maldives Film Awards ceremony, 2011

In 2012, Manik played a middle class father in Ravee Farooq-directed romantic drama film Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen alongside Niuma Mohamed, Mohamed Manik and Ali Seezan.[17] 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.[18] His portrayal of Hassan in the film resulted in a Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.[19] It was followed by Abdul Fattah's romantic film Love Story alongside Ali Seezan, Amira Ismail and Aishath Rishmy.[20] The film received negative response from critics.[21] 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".[21]

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.[22] The film deals with a man's tumultuous journey to seek vengeance and the demolition of family bond over a girl.[23] 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 [Hassan Manik] who is one of the most accomplished actors in the industry".[24]

In 2014, Manik appeared in the Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq-directed Hulhudhaan alongside Mariyam Majudha, which was a critical success.[25] The film was later screened at the Venice Film Festival.[26] His performance as Manik, an elderly man who was challenged by the harsh realities of his surroundings, received a positive response from the critics.[25] At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards he was nominated for the Best Actor award for Hulhudhaan.[27] The following year he appeared in the Ali Shifau-directed romantic film Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen (2015) alongside Mohamed Jumayyil.[28][29] The film was the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year, and was a commercial success.[30] It was followed by Ali Seezan's action film Ahsham, where he played the role of Ibrahim, Maeesha's father.[31] The film, made on a budget of MVR 1,500,000, was considered as the most expensive film made in the Maldives.[31] It was one of the three entries from Maldives to the SAARC Film Festival in 2016.[32] The same year, he collaborated with Fathimath Nahula for 13 episodes television drama series, Umurah Salaan (2015) which centers on a squabble family which is separated due to the greed for money and misunderstandings.[33] The series which stars Mohamed Faisal, Aminath Rishfa, Ahmed Azmeel and Mariyam Azza in lead roles, he portrays the character Saud, a disabled man who dies of a heart-attack.[33]

In 2017, Manik featured in Ali Shifau-directed romantic comedy Mee Loaybakee alongside Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Azza.[34] 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 friend zone with the envy and diffidence they experience amidst a convoluted love-triangle.[35] The film and his performance as a womanizer received mainly positive reviews from critics.[35] The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of 2017.[36]

2018 was a dull year for Maldivian film-industry with regards to 2018 Maldivian presidential election. His only release of the year was the first Maldivian web-series, a romantic drama by Fathimath Nahula, Huvaa.[37] The series consisting of sixty episodes and streamed through the digital platform Baiskoafu, centers around a happy and radiant family which breaks into despairing pieces after a tragic incident that led to an unaccountable loss.[38][39] The series and his performance as a father of four children trying to bring peace into the family were positively received.[40][41]

Filmography

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Feature film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1980 Gellunu Furaavaru [1]
1984 Dhonhiyala Aai Alifulhu
1996 Haqqu Amjad [2]
1996 Fun Asaru Thakurufaanu [3]
1996 Nibu Hussain [3]
1998 Dhauvaa [42]
2008 Yoosuf Yasir's friend [6]
2010 Maafeh Neiy Mohamed Fulhu [8]
2010 Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Manik Special appearance [9]
2010 Fanaa Mamdhooha's Father [11]
2011 Zaharu Aminath's father Special appearance [12]
2011 E Bappa Mazeena's father [43]
2011 14 Vileyrey — [13]
2011 Laelaa Hassan Manik [16]
2012 Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen Hassan Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor [18][19]
2012 Love Story Ahammad [21]
2013 Dhilakani Ibrahim Saleem [24]
2014 Hulhudhaan Manik Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor [25][27]
2015 Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen Samad [29]
2015 Ahsham Ibrahim [31]
2017 Mee Loaybakee Bodube [34]
2018 Vakin Loabin Judge [44]
2018 Reyvumun Bushree [45]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1994 Inthizaaru
2005 Kalaage Haqqugaa Anwar Recurring role [4]
2005 Fukkashi Various roles Main role; 3 episodes [46]
2006 Nethi Dhiyayas Anwar Main role; 5 episodes [47]
2006–2007 Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees Waheed Recurring role; 50 episodes [4]
2007 Reyfanaa Recurring role
2008 Inthihaa Recurring role
2008 Asarugai... Recurring role
2009 Silsilaa Rahman Recurring role; 5 episodes
2010 Magey Hithakee Hitheh Noon Hey? Abdulla Hameed Main role; 5 parts [48]
2012 Kaiveni Firasha's father Main role; 5 episodes [37]
2015–2016 Umurah Salaan Saud Recurring role; 3 episodes [33]
2016 Bithufangi
2018–2020 Huvaa Hassan Main role [37]
2021 Rumi á Jannat Kuda Maalimee Main role; 10 episodes [49]

Short film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2007 Magey Dharifulhu Magistrate
2012 Dheke Dhekeves 6 Thakurufaanu [50]
2020 KKB: Kuda Kuda Baaru Hassan Manik [51]
2020 Anguru Manik [52]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2008 2nd Miadhu Crystal Award Best Father Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees Won [53]
2011 1st Maldives Film Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Won [54]
2012 National Award of Recognition Performing Arts - Acting and theatre performance Won [55]
2016 7th Gaumee Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen Nominated [19]
2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actor Hulhudhaan Nominated [27]

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