Hussain Sobah
Hussain Sobah (11 November 1972) is a Maldivian film actor, music composer and playback singer.
Hussain Sobah | |
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 Sobah receiving the National Award of Recognition, 2013 | |
| Born | 11 November 1972 Male', Maldives |
| Occupation | Actor, music composer, playback singer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Career
In 1995, Sobah featured in Mohamed Shiyaz's Dhushman alongside Mariyam Nisha, Aminath Rasheedha and Hamid Ali in pivotal roles. In the film, he plays the character Riyaz, an underprivileged young man who loses his girlfriend over social discrimination.[1]
Hamid Ali's Badhal was released in 1996, in which he starred alongside Hamid Ali, Niuma Mohamed and Waleedha Waleed as a twin; a mentally challenged young man with an immature attitude.[2] The following year, Sobah appeared alongside Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed as a middle-class talented vocalist in Amjad Ibrahim's Loabeega Aniyaa.[3] Sobah also appeared opposite Aishat Shirani in a Television Maldives production, Fun Asaru (1996) which follows two women; one searching for her mother and one fighting cancer.[4]
In 1998, Sobah starred opposite Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed in Fathimath Nahula's debut direction Fahuneyvaa (1997) which portrays the love-conflict of a man between a prominent stage performer and a deaf-mute poor girl.[5] Sobah played the role of Ziyan Ali, a stage performer who marries a deaf-mute girl despite his family's disapproval.[6] His performance and the film received critical appreciation from critics and was a commercial success.[7]
The following year, he played the husband of the latter and a servant-turned-musician.[4] This was followed by the Ali Musthafa-directed Umurah (1999) opposite Jamsheedha Ahmed and Reeko Moosa Manik.[1] He next collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his comedy drama film Qurbaani (1999) starring opposite Mariyam Nisha and Yoosuf Shafeeu.[8] The film was a financially successful project.[8]
Sobah again collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim and Mariyam Nisha for the horror film Baaraige Fas (2009) where he produced and composed music for the song apart from starring as a news reporter.[9] The film follows a temptress vampire who goes on a killing spree to quench her thirst.[9] The film received mainly negative reviews from critics.[10]
After a break of five years, Sobah appeared onscreen for the family drama film, Aadheys (2014) directed by Abdul Faththaah and starring Niuma Mohamed, Amira Ismail, Moosa Zakariyya, Fathimath Azifa and Ali Azim in pivotal roles.[11] Filming was completed in 2011, though it was released three years later following the death of film producer Hassain Ali.[12] It revolves around a sacrificing mother and her affection towards her child.[11] Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics and failed to leave an impression commercially. Ismail Naail reviewing for Vaguthu wrote: "For a comeback, Sobah should have chosen another project. His performance is "bitter" and "unnatural". From the dialogue delivery to "over-expressive" hand movements, Sobah's acting is below-average at best".[13]
Filmography
As an actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Dhushman | Riyaz | [1] | |
| 1996 | Fun Asaru | Sobah | [4] | |
| 1996 | Badhal | Hussain / Hassan | Double role | [2] |
| 1997 | Loabeega Aniyaa | Ahammaidhee / Soba | [3] | |
| 1998 | Ethoofaaneerey | Fayaz / Latheef | Double role | [14] |
| 1998 | Fahuneyvaa | Ziyan Ali | [7] | |
| 1999 | Umurah | Niman | [1] | |
| 1999 | Qurbaani | Hussain Sobah | [8] | |
| 2001 | Hiyy Heyokuraathi | |||
| 2009 | Baaraige Fas | Ziyad | Also the producer and music composer | [9] |
| 2014 | Aadheys | Ahmed | [13] | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Badhunaam | |||
| 1997 | Ummeedhu | |||
| 1998 | Ehan'dhaan | |||
| 2004 | Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee | Dr. Muneer | Recurring role; 4 episodes Also the music composer and playback singer |
[15] |
Discography
As a Singer:
| Year | Film | Song | Co-Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Badhal | "Ekanivaneeye Adhi Fenifa Rovey" | Shifa Thaufeeq |
| "Adhi Heelaa Adhi Dheyshey Kiyaa" | Shifa Thaufeeq | ||
| Goanaa | "Loabin Mi Vaavaru" | Shifa Thaufeeq | |
| "Leveythee Mineyvaa" | Shifa Thaufeeq | ||
| "Moonaa Ey Fari Moonaa" | Solo | ||
| "Neyngeyey Nan Ivenee" | Shifa Thaufeeq | ||
| 1999 | Kasthoori | "Dheewaanaa" | Shifa Thaufeeq |
| 2000 | Hinithun | "Dhookohfa Nudhaanan" | Fathimath Zeenath |
| "Thedhekey Thedhekey" | Solo | ||
| Hissaa | "Yaaraa Magey" | Fathimath Zeenath | |
| 2001 | Baaodi | "Dhaanamey Dhaanamey" | Fathimath Rauf |
| Dhunthari | "Heeladheyshey Naazunee" | Solo | |
| "Nunidheyney Hama" | Fathimath Zoona | ||
| "Thee Loabi Hithekey" | Shifa Thaufeeq | ||
| "Kan'bulo Thiya Gothuga" | Shaheedha Mohamed | ||
| Randhi | "Tharuheebu Dheyshey" | Solo | |
| 2002 | E Kamanaa | "Dhurunuvaashey Jaanaa" | Solo |
| Naash | "Enme Ran'galhu" | Solo | |
| Thun'di | "Dhonkaloage Aiminaa" | Solo | |
| 2003 | Billoori | "Hiyy Magey Kiyaadhemey" | Fathimath Zoona |
| Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee | "Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee" | Lahufa Faiz | |
| 2004 | Dheke Dhekeves 1 | "Enme Rangalhu" | Solo |
| "Dhonkamanaa Aharennaa In'dhefaananhey" | Shaheedha Mohamed | ||
| Fenmeeru | "Ulhe Ulhe Nidhi Lolakah Naey" | Fathimath Zoona | |
| Himeyn Dhanvaru | "Meygaa Erey Firumaalaa" | Shifa Thaufeeq | |
| "Kamanaa Rulhin" | Solo | ||
| Loabi Nulibunas | "Loabi Dhen Gaimu Vevijjey" | Aishath Inaya | |
| Maamuige Reythah | "Magey Magey Magey" | Shaheedha Mohamed | |
| Thibaa | "Ey Bunebalaashey" | Shaheedha Mohamed | |
| 2005 | Aan Dhogey | "Magey Sanpaa Dhimaaveemaa" | Solo |
| Dhilaasaa | "Hithugaa Khiyaalu Aaveyey" | Shaheedha Mohamed | |
| Ulhe Ulhefa | "Mi Jaliyaa Dhanee Dhanee" | Solo | |
| Yaa' Habeys | "Kadaboh Kadaboh" | Solo | |
| "Hithuge Mainaa" | Lileetha Massoodh | ||
| 2006 | Bichaanaa | "Haadha Fikurugaa" | Imaadh Ismail |
| Dhenves... | "Veeloabin Kohdheefi Ufaa" | Moonisa Khaleel | |
| Hiyy Dheewaanaa 3 | "Kiyaadheynamey Hiyy Edheyhaa" | Sofoora Khaleel | |
| Oh' Salhi | "Farubadha Kan'daashe Midhanee" | Hussain Ali | |
| "Hiyy Thelheyvaru Meygaa" | Solo | ||
| Vakivi Hin'dhu | "Vaudhey Kuri Ahudhaa" | Ismail Huzam | |
| 2007 | Hiyy Beynumey | "Loaiybakee" | Aishath Inaya, Ahmed Falah |
| Salaamey... | "Kihineh Veethoa" | Fathimath Zoona | |
| "Koathaafathugaa Vaathi Nishaan" | Mariyam Rifqa | ||
| 2008 | Hiyy Dheewaanaa 4 | "Nazaru Dhinee" | Moonisa Khaleel |
| Hiyy Dhemey Loabin | "Thiee Thiee Ey Edhey Loaiybakee" | Moonisa Khaleel, Mohamed Faruhadh (Farey) | |
| Hiyy Sihenee | "Kalaa Fenumun" | Solo | |
| Kalaa Haadha Loaiybey | "Aimey Aimey" | Shaheedha Mohamed | |
| Maumoon 2008 | "Qaumee Maslahathah" | Rafiyath Rameeza, Fathimath Zoona | |
| "Mi Maumoon Hovan Hovan" | Rafiyath Rameeza, Fathimath Zoona, Mohamed Faruhadh (Farey), Shaheedha Riffath | ||
| "Thiyaee Zaeemey" | Shaheedha Mohamed | ||
| 2009 | Loabi Vaathee | "Furusathu Dheynan Hunnaashey" | Shaheedha Mohamed |
| 2011 | Leveythee Mineyvaa | "Gaathah Aissaa" | Rafiyath Rameeza |
| "Heekuree Miee Dhushmanehhey" | Aishath Afaaf, Mohamed Faruhadh (Farey) | ||
| "Thee Magey Jaan Edhey Piyaaraa Ey" | Fathimath Zoona | ||
| "Leveythee Mineyvaa" (Remix Version) | Solo | ||
| "Dhanvandhen" | Shaheedha Mohamed | ||
| 2012 | Dheke Dhekeves 6 | "Hiyy Thelheyhey" | Rafiyath Rameeza |
| "Alhe Keevvegenhey Bunebalaa" | Shaheedha Mohamed | ||
| 2013 | Hiyy Dheebalaa 3 | "Kihineh Veethoa" | Fathimath Zoona |
| 2014 | Shuja 2014 | "Nikan Vote Dhemaa Suja Hovan" | Solo |
| "Sujaa Ah Vaaney Dhoa Support Dheyn" | Solo | ||
| "Sujaa Ey Hovaanee" | Rafiyath Rameeza | ||
| 2015 | Gilan | "Gilan" (Theme Song" | Rafiyath Rameeza |
| 2017 | Ran Han'dhaanugai: S02 | "Beywafaa Vee Kalaaey" | Rishma |
| 2018 | Reyvumun | "Himafodhu Mi Vaarey" | Fathimath Zoona |
| 2019 | Shuja 2019 | "Ekuveri Sujaaey" | Shaheedha Mohamed |
| 2020 | Single | "Varah Loabivey" | Nashidha Ahmed |
| Eid Show 1441 | "Hiyy Kiyanee" | Nashidha Ahmed | |
| "Sazaa" | Sofa Thaufeeq |
Selected discography as a composer
- Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib (2000)
- Hiiy Edhenee (2001)
- Ginihila (2003)
- Kalaayaanulaa (2003)
- Vehey Vaarey Therein (2003)
- Dheke Dhekeves 2 (2005)
- Dheke Dhekeves 3 (2006)
- Dheke Dhekeves 4 (2006)
- Hukuru Vileyrey (2006)
- Udhabaani (2009)
- Hiyy Rohvaanulaa (2009)
- Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa (2010)
- Heyonuvaane (2010)
- Hithey Dheymee (2011)
- Vee Beyvafa (2016)
- Nivairoalhi (2019)
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | National Award of Recognition | Performing Arts - Music composition | Won | [16] | |
| 2015 | 6th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Original Song | "Hiyy Rohvaanulaa" - Hiyy Rohvaanulaa | Nominated | [17] |
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