Ahmed Azmeel

In 2004, Azmeel made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Shafeeu directed horror film Edhathuru (2004) which revolves around eight friends who go on a picnic to a haunted uninhabited island and their battle for survival.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/111827 |title=Soba returning to screen with "Kaaku?" |work=Sun |language=Divehi |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=19 November 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181130061619/https://sun.mv/111827 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 November 2018 |accessdate=30 November 2018|df=dmy-all}}{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/18535 |title=Kuda Hajja will always be a star though she fails to fulfill her dreams |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=13 June 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130061630/https://avas.mv/18535 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 November 2018 |accessdate=30 November 2018|df=dmy-all}} The film garnered critical appreciation specially for its sound effect and was a commercial success.{{cite news |url=https://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/56402 |title="Vehey Vaarey Thereyn" lifts Best Film Award with six other awards |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Ahmed |first=Fazeena |date=20 December 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130062142/http://webcache.dhivehi.mv/haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/56402 |url-status=dead |archivedate=30 November 2018 |accessdate=30 November 2018 |df=dmy-all }} He made his television debut as a caring friend in the Arifa Ibrahim-directed critically acclaimed television series, Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun (2005) which revolves around two best-friends involved in extra-marital affairs and who fail to practice their duty as husband and wife.{{cite news |url=http://www.vnews.mv/91868 |title=Filming of Niuma's last film to commence in January 2019 |language=Divehi |work=VNews |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=23 November 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190602052327/http://www.vnews.mv/91868 |url-status=live |archivedate=2 June 2019 |accessdate=2 June 2019 }} Starring alongside Niuma Mohamed, Ahmed Asim, Aminath Rasheedha and Mariyam Shakeela, the series was listed as one of the most successful television series.{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/59849 |title=Where are all the drama series? |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Ashraf |first=Aisha |date=4 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190527043138/https://avas.mv/59849 |url-status=live |archivedate=27 May 2019 |accessdate=27 May 2019 }} The following year, Azmeel again 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. The series which follows the vengeance and retribution two best-friends go through when they both love the same person, features Azmeel in a recurring role as a strong-minded and caring friend.

In 2009, Azmeel collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his horror film Baaraige Fas, cast alongside Hussain Sobah, Mariyam Nisha, Ali Shameel, Mariyam Shakeela and Amira Ismail.{{cite news|url=https://edition.mv/entertainment/6687 |title=Maldivian Glitterati circa 1990s' |work=Edition |last=Ibrahim |first=Nafahath |date=3 August 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180804135727/https://edition.mv/entertainment/6687 |url-status=live |archivedate=4 August 2018 |accessdate=8 October 2018 |df=dmy-all}} The film follows a temptress vampire who goes into a killing spree to quench her thirst. The film received mainly negative reviews from critics.{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B74437jC6CY&fbclid |title=Maldives Film Awards 2011 Nominations |language=Divehi|work=Youtube |author=Haveeru Videos |date=26 June 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215111922/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B74437jC6CY&fbclid |url-status=dead |archivedate=15 December 2018 |accessdate=15 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}}

Azmeel officially made his film debut in Aishath Rishmy-directed Fanaa (2010) alongside Rishmy and Aminath Rasheedha.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/entertainment/3102 |title=Fanaa: Proof of Yaaraa's immaturity |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nafiz |first=Ali |date=15 July 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100718092407/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=dates&date=2010-07-15 |url-status=dead |archivedate=2010-07-18 |accessdate=18 July 2010 }} Based on a novel published by Waheed titled Balgish, he played the role of a gangster. Upon release, 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, criticizing the performance of lead. However, other critics found the performance of Azmeel to be "good for a starter". His debut performance garnered him a nomination for Best Actor at the 6th Gaumee Film Awards while winning the Best Male Debut award at the Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012.{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/123762 |title=Winners of Maldives Film Awards |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=5 July 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402094000/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/123762 |url-status=dead |archivedate=2 April 2015 |accessdate=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/9322 |title=Yoope crowned Best Actor, Niuma received Best Actress, and Happy Birthday as the Best Film |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=23 October 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924050337/https://avas.mv/9322 |url-status=live |archivedate=24 September 2018 |accessdate=24 September 2018}}

The following year, Azmeel appeared in Aishath Ali Manik's romantic horror film Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? (2011) opposite Aishath Rishmy. Inspired by the horror romantic thriller Bollywood film Darling (2007), pre-production of the film was started in 2007 and shot in Sri Lanka. It revolves around a man who cheats on his wife with his secretary, and how his life slides to a haunting shift when he accidentally kills his mistress. The film and his performance received negative reviews from critics. "Azmeel does not seem to be in his form this time; He is weak in delivering sequences with different emotions. He tries hard in the emotional grief scenes, but fails to impress the audience". The film did little business at boxoffice and was declared a flop.{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=111640 |title="Kuhveriyakee Kaakuhey" Whose fault? |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=19 May 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110828170507/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=111640 |url-status=dead |archivedate=28 August 2011 |accessdate=3 October 2018}} His next release was a family drama Hiyy Yaara Dheefa (2011), written and directed by him, starred alongside Aishath Rishmy, Niuma Mohamed, Ali Seezan and Aminath Rasheedha.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/111417 |title="Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" premiered |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=13 October 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111014210956/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/111417 |url-status=dead |archivedate=2011-10-14 |accessdate=11 October 2018 }} The film received negative reviews from critics pointing similarities between Bollywood comedy-drama film Ishq (1997) and Kundan Shah's family drama Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002). The film revolves around four young people from different social classes fall in love with partners who do not meet with their parents' approval. The film did not succeed financially, and his work as a writer, actor and director was disapproved by critics.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/111747 |title="Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" review |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=20 October 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111023000541/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/111747 |url-status=dead |archivedate=2011-10-23 |accessdate=11 October 2018 }}

In 2015, Azmeel collaborated with Fathimath Nahula for two television drama series. In the first release, a 15-episodes romantic series Vakivumuge Kurin, Azmeel portrayed a betrayal husband having an extra-marital affair. This was followed by her 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. The series which stars Mohamed Faisal, Aminath Rishfa, Azmeel and Mariyam Azza in lead roles, he portrays the character Fayaz, a carefree young man and a womanizer.{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/46185 |title=Who would excel in the acting field in "Huvaa" |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Ifraz |first=Ali |date=14 March 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190609164537/https://avas.mv/46185 |url-status=live |archivedate=9 June 2019 |accessdate=22 December 2018 }}

In 2016, Azmeel appeared in Hussain Munawwar's Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee alongside Aminath Rishfa.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/70075 |title=Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee's First show full, Tickets available at four spots |language=Divehi|publisher=Sun |date=26 February 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606110604/https://sun.mv/70075 |archivedate=6 June 2016 |accessdate=6 June 2016}} Critics gave the film negative reviews and considered Azmeel's performance as Kamal, to be "boring" while criticising the character development.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/14598 |title=The actual reason of "Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee" |language=Divehi|publisher=Avas |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |date=6 April 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606101756/https://avas.mv/14598 |archivedate=6 June 2016 |accessdate=6 June 2016}} Despite the negative reviews, the film did average business at the end of its run.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/entertainment/391632/ |title=Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee premiered to a positive response |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Jaishan, Ahmed |date=5 March 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606110957/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/entertainment/391632/ |archivedate=6 June 2016 |accessdate=6 June 2016}} His next release of the year was Ali Seezan-directed romantic film Vafaatheri Kehiveriya alongside Maleeha Waheed.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/16116 |title="Vafaatheriya Kehiveriya" is almost complete: Seezan |language=Divehi|publisher=Avas |author=Maahaa, Aishath|date=9 April 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609121943/https://avas.mv/16116 |archivedate=9 June 2016 |accessdate=9 June 2016}} The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/18132 |title="Vafaatheriya Kehiveriya" is not bad: Here is the reason behind its failure |language=Divehi|publisher=Avas |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |date=5 June 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606082514/https://avas.mv/18132 |archivedate=6 June 2016 |accessdate=6 June 2016}} Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed Baiveriyaa (2016), a comedy film featuring an ensemble cast was his second release of the year.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10286 |title=Last film of the year, "Baiveriyaa" releasing today |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=14 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330145254/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10286 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |accessdate=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}} The film revolves around an aspiring actress who flees from her family to pursue a career in the industry and the suspicions and confusions that arise.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11095 |title=Two shows of "Baiveriya" screening at olympus this week |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=3 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330143550/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11095 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |accessdate=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}} Upon release the film was positively received by critics. Nazim Hassan of Avas applauded the comic timing of the characters and mentioned that Azmeel showed "improvements from his earlier work".{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/26970 |title=Baiveriyaa: A fun and entertaining film |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Hassan |first=Nazim |date=17 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330145015/https://avas.mv/26970 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |accessdate=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}} The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of the year.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/26970 |title=What was the best film of last year? |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=2 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330150107/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10813 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |accessdate=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}

In 2018, Azmeel appeared in Mariyam Moosa's directorial debut romantic film Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/27018 |title="Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" might turn out to be a beautiful romantic film |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=23 November 2017 |accessdate=18 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} The entire film was shot in Sri Lanka.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/33272 |title=A new teaser of "Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" released |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=24 March 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328101423/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/33272 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 March 2018 |accessdate=18 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} It was moderately received by critics; Aminath Lubaa reviewing from Sun praised the music and story of the film though she opined the performance from the actors including Azmeel, could have been better.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/104553 |title="Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" review; a film for lovers |language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=21 April 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918081157/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/6kdQ4 |url-status=live |archivedate=18 September 2018 |accessdate=18 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} In May 2018, it was premiered in Sri Lanka, and played two housefull shows at Mount Lavinia Cinema.{{cite news|url=https://raajje.mv/news/32308 |title=Two housefull shows of "Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" showed in Lanka |language=Divehi|work=Raajje.mv |last=Waheed |first=Thahaarath Mohamed |date=11 May 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918081949/https://raajje.mv/news/32308 |url-status=live |archivedate=18 September 2018 |accessdate=18 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}

Azmeel's first release of 2019 was the Moomin Fuad-directed psychological horror thriller Nivairoalhi (2019) which marks Niuma Mohamed's last onscreen film.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/48037 |title=Nivairoalhi released with a surprise |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=3 January 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328111609/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25449|url-status=live |archivedate=28 March 2018 |accessdate=28 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}} Revolving around a patient with depression, he played a small role in the film.{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/42980 |title=Nivaroalhi yet again to be released in 2019 |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=27 September 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190109111317/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/42980 |url-status=live |archivedate=9 January 2019 |accessdate=8 January 2019 |df=dmy-all }}

Starring opposite Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu and Ahmed Asim, the film received majorly positive reviews from critics; Aishath Maaha of Dho? favored the performance of the lead actors and mentioned the "neat arrangement" of its screenplay though pointed out its "weak ending" to be unsatisfactory while his performance was noted to be a "one-scene impression".{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/48258 |title=Nivaroalhi Review: Its heartbreaking to say Good Bye |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=11 January 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190207141326/https://dho.mv/baiscope/48258 |url-status=live |archivedate=7 February 2019 |accessdate=7 February 2019 |df=dmy-all }}

In May 2007, Azmeel married one of his co-stars Aishath Rishmy; with whom he shared screen space in many songs.{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/47345 |title=Rishmy and Azey getting married on thursday |newspaper=Haveeru Daily |author=Ahmed, Fazeena |language=Divehi|date=24 May 2007 |accessdate=8 October 2012 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} In December 2008 he welcomed his son Ismail Aziel Azumeel. In 2013 Azmeel divorced Rishmy.

In 2011, Azmeel was voted in the top three 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.{{cite news |url=https://sun.mv/6023 |title=Top 5 Nominations announced for SunFM Awards 2010 |language=Divehi |work=Sun |date=15 March 2011 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190616075605/https://sun.mv/6023 |archivedate=16 June 2019 |accessdate=16 June 2019 |url-status=live }}

On 10 January 2024, Azmeel was arrested for a drug related offence. However, since he has no prior records of criminal activity and is not deemed to be a danger to society, the Criminal court decided to release him under conditions.{{cite news|url=https://edition.mv/news/30962 |title=Criminal court orders Azmeel’s release after drug offence arrest |work=The Edition |last=Solih |first=Shuba |date=11 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111140027/https://edition.mv/news/30962 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 January 2024 |accessdate=11 January 2024 |df=dmy-all}}

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