Saturday 22 April 2017

22 APR 1951-2 FEB 2010 COCHIN HANEEFA

Cochin Haneefa

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cochin Haneefa
Cochin Haneefa 2008.jpg
BornSalim Ahmed Ghoush
22 April 1951
KochiThiru-Kochi, India
Died2 February 2010 (aged 58)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesVMC Haneefa
OccupationActor, film director, screenwriter
Years active1972–2010
Spouse(s)Fasila
ChildrenSafa, Marwa (twins)
Parent(s)Veluthedathu Muhammed, Hajira
Salim Ahmed Ghoush[1] (22 April 1951 – 2 February 2010), better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa, was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portrayingvillainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema.[2] He has acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi cinema.[3]
As a director he is best known for the films Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987) and Valtsalyam (1993).[3]

Personal life and education[edit]

Haneefa was born in Kochi to Kochi Velthedathu Tharavattil A.B. Muhammed and Hajira.[4] He studied at Kochi St. Augustine's School and St. Albert's College and graduated with a degree in Botany. He was married to Fasila. The couple have twins, Safa and Marva.[5]

Career[edit]

He was a member of the famed comedy troupe Cochin Kalabhavan,[6] whose members included JayaramKalabhavan ManiHarisree AshokanSalim Kumar, and Bindhu Panicker. He made his film debut in 1972 in Azhimukham directed by Vijayan and went on to act in over 300 films in Malayalam. He also acted in over 80 Tamil films, including popular movies like Mahanadi with Kamal Haasan,[3] Sivaji and Enthiran with Rajinikanth.
Haneefa played memorable roles in many Malayalam films, including Mannar Mathai SpeakingDevaasuramKireedam, chenkol Punjabi House and SwapnakooduC.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu.[7][8] He also directed around 20 films, including Valtsalyam and Moonu Masangalkku Munbu. The last Tamil films in which he appeared were Madrasapattinam[3] and Enthiran. His final Malayalam film was the 2010 film Bodyguard.

Awards[edit]

Death[edit]

Haneefa died on February 2, 2010, aged 58, in Chennai, from multiple organ failure.[9] He had been treated for liver cancer.[10] He is survived by his wife Fasila and twin children Safa and Marwa.[11]

Filmography[edit]

Malayalam films[edit]

Tamil films[edit]

Director-filmography[edit]

Malayalam films[edit]

Tamil films[edit]

  • Pasa Paravaigal (1988)
  • Paadatha Thenikkal (1988)
  • Pasa Mazhai (1989)
  • Pagalil Pournami (1990)
  • Pillai Pasam (1991)
  • Vasaliley Oru Vennila (1991)
  • Naalai Engal Kalyanam (1992)

Writer-filmography[edit]

See also[edit]

About 62,000 results (0.43 seconds) 
Stay up to date on results for cochin haneefa.
Create alert
About 2,67,000 results (0.60 seconds) 
Pune, Maharashtra - From your Internet address - Use precise location
 - Learn more   














No comments:

Post a Comment