Ahmed Nimal

Prior to acting in films, Nimal worked at Maldives Meteorological Service office. His interest in films and acting grew due to the influence of his colleagues including Easa Shareef and other friends who actively take part in theatre plays.

Nimal made his career debut with Nufoozu (1984), an initiation by Shareef and his colleagues. Initially assigned to work behind the camera, Shareef requested him to star in the lead role of the film due to a date conflict of the original actor who was offered the role first. Afterwards, he started working as a full-time actor and led an organization "Dhivehi Harakaaiy Jamiyya" along with Shareef.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/91167 |title=Star's Story: Nimal is a complete Star |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=6 November 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205135623/https://avas.mv/91167 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 December 2020 |access-date=5 December 2020 |df=dmy-all}}

In 1993, Nimal wrote and directed his most successful release, a drama film, Sitee starring opposite his wife, Fathimath Rameeza. Based on true incidents which occurred with a friend, the film focuses on a fisherman who later turns to be a successful businessman and his search for his father.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/111830 |title=Nimal's best work is "Sitee" |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=19 November 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190525081349/https://sun.mv/111830 |url-status=live |archivedate=25 May 2019 |access-date=8 January 2019 |df=dmy-all}} The film and the song "Mulhi Jaan Hithaa" are considered to be his most "dedicated work in his career" since the latter took a month to be filmed while shot in five different islands from five atolls.

In 2000, Nimal acted and directed year's most successful Maldivian film, a horror classic Zalzalaa (2000) featuring Niuma Mohamed, Ibrahim Wisan and Ali Shameel in pivotal roles.{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/entertainment/35273 |title=Jumayyil Nimal's letter |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=2 July 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190128072129/https://dho.mv/entertainment/35273 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 January 2019 |access-date=28 January 2019 |df=dmy-all }} The film follows a man who lost his life and endangering his whole family while being lured by a female spirit sent off to complete an unfulfilled prophecy.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25456 |title=Niuma announces her retirement with Nivairoalhi |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=21 October 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190108162503/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25456 |url-status=live |archivedate=8 January 2019 |access-date=8 January 2019 |df=dmy-all}} The following year, he worked in Aishath Ali Manik's Hiiy Edhenee (2001) which was an unofficial remake of Dharmesh Darshan's romantic film Dhadkan (2000) starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Shilpa Shetty in the lead role.{{cite web |last1=Nair |first1=Padmaraj |title=Dhadkan: The good ol' 60s revisited |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/20000818/freview.htm |website=Screen |access-date=14 November 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010207175455/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/20000818/freview.htm#dha |archivedate=7 February 2001 |date=August 2000}} Cast opposite Ali Seezan and Sheela Najeeb, he played the role of an influential and cunning step-father.{{cite news|url=https://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/410071/ |title=Maldivians like copied products; our own style is not accepted: Seezan |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Abdulla, Fareeha |date=29 April 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628081830/https://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/410071/ |archivedate=28 June 2016 |access-date=28 June 2016}} His next directorial venture was the film Sababu starred opposite Ibrahim Giyas and Aishath Shiranee where he played the fiancé who sacrificed his love for the sake of his friend's happiness.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/31518 |title=Who are the most profitable producers? |work=Mihaaru |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=24 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190104074535/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/31518 |url-status=live |archivedate=4 January 2019 |access-date=4 January 2019 |df=dmy-all}}

In 2005, Nimal starred alongside Niuma Mohamed, Ali Seezan and Sheereen Abdul Wahid in his horror film Handhu Keytha (2005) which unfolds the story of a man who was enchanted by a spirit while witnessing a lunar eclipse.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/110754 |title=Henceforth, I will select film on a limited basis: Ali Seezan |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=25 October 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181217081910/https://sun.mv/110754 |url-status=dead |archivedate=17 December 2018 |access-date=17 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}} In the film, he played the

spell-maker trying to save his crush from the evil spirit.

File:Nimal 1991 Award.jpg, 1991]]

In April 2006, his revenge thriller film, Hiyani was released which featured him as the traitorous husband, whose life is turns to a mess due to his frauds.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/60767 |title=Winners of 5th Gaumee Film Awards |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Ahmed |first=Fazeena |date=13 April 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221053708/http://webcache.dhivehi.mv/haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/60767 |url-status=dead |archivedate=21 December 2018 |access-date=21 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}} The film which primarily focuses on a wealthy troublesome couple whose possessions have been exposed by the disappearance of the husband, was mostly received positively by the critics.{{cite web|url=http://saarcculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/brochure.pdf |title=SAARC Film Festival 2017 (PDF)|publisher=South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation |access-date=21 December 2018}} He next released a romantic film Vaaloabi Engeynama (2006), starring Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Afeefa, Fathimath Fareela and Fauziyya Hassan in pivotal roles, was a critical and commercial success, considered to be the most successful Maldivian release of the year. The film follows a conflicted husband struggling to convey equal affection towards his two spouses. His work in the film garnered him a Gaumee Film Award as the Best Director, simultaneously winning the Best Film Award.

His erotic horror thriller Khalaas was released in 2008 which follows a newly married couple who relocate themselves to Sri Lanka.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/reports/289441/ |title=Politics is a challenge to entertainment industry |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Hassan, Nazim |date=22 June 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628083248/http://www.vaguthu.mv/reports/289441/ |archivedate=28 June 2016 |access-date=28 June 2016}} Starring alongside Ali Seezan, Mariyam Afeefa and Nadhiya Hassan, Nimal played the role of Ismail, a friend of a perfidious husband who is unwillingly seduced by woman.{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/11141 |title=Stars faded way too soon |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=6 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190111050031/https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/11141 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 January 2019 |access-date=4 January 2019 |df=dmy-all }} The film received mixed reviews from critics, specific appraisal being subjected to its bold and erotic theme. He next appeared as the unsympathetic father 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.{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/46477 |title=Audience never getting bored of Nahula's style |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Ali |first=Ifraz |date=3 December 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190112154658/https://dho.mv/baiscope/46477 |url-status=live |archivedate=12 January 2019 |access-date=12 January 2019 |df=dmy-all }} Featuring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed, Mohamed Manik, Mohamed Manik, Fauziyya Hassan, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asim, the film is considered to include most prominent faces in a Maldivian film. Initially, Nimal was assigned to direct the film, however Nahula replaced him as the director since his role in the film was expanded and "his sole focus needs to be put into his performance". The film received widespread critical acclaim and was attained a blockbuster status at box office.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/7801 |title=Nahula Vs Tedry: Who among the two brought a revelation to Maldivian Cinema? |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=6 September 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908184812/https://avas.mv/7801 |url-status=live |archivedate=8 September 2015 |access-date=3 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}} A total of forty five housefull shows were screened at Olympus Cinema before the film was leaked online, however the producers were able to screen five more shows at the cinema making it one of the Maldivian all-time highest-grossing movies.{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/24768 |title=Nahula at her peak; aiming for 50 shows |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=1 October 2016 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181203081713/https://avas.mv/24768 |url-status=live |archivedate=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 |df=dmy-all }} The film was Maldivian official entry at 2009 SAARC Film Festivals and holds the privilege of being the opening movie of the festival.{{cite news |url=http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2009 – Fathimath Nahula |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181203081921/http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 |df=dmy-all }} His performance earned him a Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Nimal played the deceitful friend in the family drama film E Dharifulhu (2009) which is directed by himself and featuring an ensemble cast including Niuma Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik and Sheela Najeeb.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |title=Top 10 Actresses in Malives |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=23 February 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305014312/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 March 2012 |access-date=26 November 2018 |df=dmy-all }} At 1st Maldives Film Awards, Nimal received his first nomination as Best Director for his work in the film.{{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 |access-date=15 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}} Another release of the year, Loaiybahtakaa (2009), written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu stars him as a notable businessman who struggles to welcome his illegitimate son into his family.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |title=Best 10 Actors |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=21 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190106182050/https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |url-status=live |archivedate=6 January 2019 |access-date=4 January 2019 |df=dmy-all}} The romantic drama, co-starring Yoosuf Shafeeu, Fathimath Fareela and Mohamed Faisal, tells the story of unrequited love, and proved to be a commercial success.

Nimal's first release of 2010 was a special appearance in Ali Shifau's family drama Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa where he played and unnamed character who informs Dr. Nahees, played by Mohamed Manik about his wife's maternal death.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=93295&category=ihUfinum |title=Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa to release on April 5 |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Naseer |first=Ismail |date=18 February 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221062847/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=93295&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=2010-02-21 |access-date=22 September 2018 }} The film showcases discrimination against the islanders, family revenge and fatherhood responsibilities. Being able to screen fifteen housefull shows of the film, it was declared to be a commercial success.{{cite news |url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |title=The love for cinema from Moger |language=Divehi|work=Vaguthu |last=Hassan |first=Nazim |date=29 June 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615140410/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |url-status=dead |archivedate=2016-06-15 |access-date=22 September 2018 }} He next starred in the horror film Zalzalaa En'buri Aun (2010) which was edited, written, produced and directed by himself.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=95731&category=ihUfinum |title=Zalzalaa Enburi Aun released on a housefull show |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Naseer |first=Ismail |date=29 April 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503053212/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=95731&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=2010-05-03 |access-date=24 September 2018 }} It was a spin-off to Aslam Rasheed's horror classic film Zalzalaa (2000) starring, Ibrahim Wisan, Ali Shameel and Niuma Mohamed. The film revolves around a mariage blanc, a murder of husband by his wife with secret lover and avenging of his death from everyone involved in the crime. He played the role Mohamed, father of an avaricious girl who kills her husband with the help of her secret lover. The film received mixed response from critics and it did average business at box office. At the 6th Gaumee Film Awards he received a nomination for Best Director, Best Editing, Best Sound Mixing and Best Art Direction for his work in the film.{{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 |access-date=24 September 2018}}

Later in 2010, Nimal appeared in a small role in Veeraana as a government official who witness the confess of a murderer. Directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu, it deals with child sexual abuse.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=97210 |title=Veeraana did a satisfactory business at box office |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=10 June 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619204728/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=listcategory&cat=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=2010-06-19 |access-date=10 June 2010 }} The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics; praising the writer and director for touching a condemnatory topic though criticizing its "over-the-top melodrama". Having a strong buzz prior its release, the film was proved to be a commercial success.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=96207 |title=Prior its release, seven shows of Veeraan booked housefull |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=13 May 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100516111848/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=listcategory&cat=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=2010-05-16 |access-date=13 May 2010 }} He next reunited with Niuma Mohamed in his horror film The Three, which received negative reviews from critics and was declared to be a box office disaster.{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FGi5Wym7FE |title=Fimee Udhares – Dhivehi film Tree (24 sep 2010) mnbc-603 |language=Divehi|work=Youtube |author=MNBC |date=24 September 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926112853/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FGi5Wym7FE |url-status=dead |archivedate=26 September 2018 |access-date=26 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} The duo next collaborated in Niuma Mohamed's directorial debut drama film Niuma (2010) alongside an ensemble cast including Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Aminath Rasheedha and Abdulla Muaz. He played the cruel father who sexually abuses his own daughter. He considered his role to be the most inhumane role he has portrayed so far.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=102955&category=ihUfinum |title=Niuma; a must watch |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=4 November 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124093750/http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=102955&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=24 November 2010 |access-date=26 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} Upon release, the film was met with widespread critical acclaim specifically complimenting the performance of actors and its dialogues.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/3777 |title="Niuma" has exposed the reality of our society |language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Niyaza |first=Aminath |date=13 December 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928134956/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/Yvm0|url-status=dead |archivedate=28 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} Being able to screen over thirty housefull shows of the film, it was declared a Mega-Hit at box office, and the highest grossing Maldivian release of the year.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/3634 |title=Housefull shows of "Niuma" screened |language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Niyaza |first=Aminath |date=6 December 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928134057/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/898e |url-status=dead |archivedate=28 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} The film fetched him a Best Actor nomination at both, 2nd Maldives Film Awards and 6th Gaumee Film Awards.{{cite news|url=http://maldivesfilmawards.com/?page=detail&id=34 |title=Feature Film Nominations Announced |language=Divehi|work=Maldives Film Awards |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417013119/http://maldivesfilmawards.com/?page=detail&id=34 |url-status=dead |archivedate=17 April 2016 |access-date=30 March 2018}}

In 2012, Nimal played a rich father in Ravee Farooq-directed romantic drama film Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen alongside Niuma Mohamed, Mohamed Manik and Ali Seezan.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/111985 |title=Rav's "Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen" attracts Nahu's audience |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=24 October 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111126232815/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/111985 |url-status=dead |archivedate=26 November 2011 |access-date=3 October 2018 |df=dmy-all }} 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.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117785 |title="Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen": This is not a romantic novel by Fathimath Nahula |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=1 March 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305000018/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117785 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 March 2012 |access-date=3 October 2018 |df=dmy-all }} His portrayal of Asim in the film resulted in a Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

In 2013, Nimal featured in Ali Shifau-directed horror film Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D which serves as a prequel to Fathis Handhuvaru (1997) starring Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed in lead roles. It was based on a story by Ibrahim Waheed, Jinaa: Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun (2009), which itself is a prequel to the story Fathishandhuvaru (1996) written by himself which was later adapted to a film by same name in 1997.{{cite news|url=https://www.addulive.com/2219 |title="Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun": Most awaited release of the year|language=Divehi|work=Addu Live |last=Faisal |first=Ibrahim |date=5 January 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919033325/https://www.addulive.com/2219 |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} The film was marketed as being the first 3D release for a Maldivian film and the first release derived from spin-off.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/fathis_handhuvaruge_feshun_movie/126501 |title=Premier of "Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun" postponed again |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed|date=7 November 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919034425/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/RonRE |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} He played the role of Naseem, a spell maker.{{cite news |url=http://vnews.mv/4094 |title="Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun" is a disappointment |language=Divehi |work=Vnews |last=Zaina |first=Fathimath |date=18 April 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919051113/http://vnews.mv/4094 |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all }} Upon release the film received generally negative reviews from critics. Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru Daily wrote: "Nimal stands on top of the supporting cast playing a hungry man doing spells".{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/film_review/137114 |title="Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun" review |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed|date=17 April 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919045055/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/0NRVW |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}

Mohamed Aboobakuru-directed Randhari was Nimal's only release of 2015.{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/1951 |title=With over advertising, "Randhari" has been exposed |language=dv |publisher=Avas |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |date=20 February 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160613083801/https://avas.mv/1951 |archivedate=2016-06-13 |access-date=13 June 2016 |url-status=dead }} His portrayal of the character Razzaq, a ruthless father, along with the film received negative reviews from critics and did below average business at the box office.{{cite news |url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/maldives-film-industry/276537/ |title="Aniyaa" and "Ran Dhari" released |language=dv |publisher=Vaguthu |author=Naail, Ismail |date=25 May 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609171910/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/maldives-film-industry/276537/ |archivedate=2016-06-09 |access-date=9 June 2016 |url-status=dead }} The following year, he directed and starred in the horror film E Re'ah Fahu (2016).{{cite news|url=http://adduonline.com.mv/38992 |title=E Re'ah fahu coming to screen next month |language=Divehi|publisher=Addu Online |author=Firash, Hassan |date=24 January 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606074419/http://adduonline.com.mv/38992 |archivedate=6 June 2016 |access-date=6 June 2016}} Upon release, the film received negative response from critics and was declared a flop.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/876 |title=Upcoming released of the year|language=Divehi|publisher=Mihaaru |author=Adhushan, Ahmed |date=3 June 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606085206/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/876 |archivedate=6 June 2016 |access-date=6 June 2016}} His next appearance was Hussain Munawwar's Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee alongside Ahmed Azmeel and 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 |access-date=6 June 2016}} Critics panned the film and labelled his performance as "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 |access-date=6 June 2016}} Despite the negative reviews, the film did an 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 |access-date=6 June 2016}}

In 2023, Nimal played the role of a wealthy husband in Ali Seezan's erotic thriller Loabi Vevijje, which follows a married man who becomes infatuated with a woman after a one-night stand.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/67368 |title=End of filming for Loabi Vevijje |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=10 April 2020 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200820115617/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/67368 |url-status=live|archivedate=20 August 2020 |accessdate=20 August 2020 |df=dmy-all}} The film which was announced in 2019, but halted due to COVID-19 pandemic, opened to generally positive reviews from critics, where as his performance received mixed reviews from critics.{{cite news |url=https://www.muniavas.com/40898 |title=Rishmy is in love |work=MuniAvas |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=30 May 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811153406/https://www.muniavas.com/40898 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 August 2022 |access-date=11 August 2022 |df=dmy-all }} Aminath Luba reviewing from The Press found his performance to be "strictly average, nothing exceptional".{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/144033 |title="Loabi Vevijje": A film which will make you fall in love |work=The Press |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=9 May 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513063148/https://thepress.mv/144033 |url-status=live|archivedate=13 May 2023 |access-date=13 May 2023 |df=dmy-all}} Similarly, Ahmed Nadheem from Dhauru called his acting "not bad" and "generally okay".{{cite news|url=https://dhauru.com/post/entertainment/18189 |title=Seezan is not the reason: but in love |work=Dhauru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=8 May 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513065109/https://dhauru.com/post/entertainment/18189 |url-status=live|archivedate=13 May 2023 |access-date=13 May 2023 |df=dmy-all}}

Nimal met actress Fathimath Rameeza during the filming of Maqsadhu (1987) although their romantic relationship started while shooting for the film Shakku (1988).

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