Ahmed Shakir
{{short description|Maldivian actor}}
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| birth_place = Male'
| nationality = Maldivian
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| occupation = Actor, Editor
| yearsactive = 2014–present
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Ahmed Shakir (a.k.a Sharkko Ammadey) (born 4 September 1991) is a Maldivian actor and editor. He initial worked with the Dark Rain Entertainment team in technical department, prior to starring in small roles from the production company including the romantic comedies Vaashey Mashaa Ekee (2016), Mee Loaybakee (2017) and Vakin Loabin (2018). He had his breakthrough performance in another production from Dark Rain Entertainment, the comedy film Maamui (2019) in which he portrayed a dangerous gangster. Following this success, he continued working in several web series including the comedy sitcom Rumi á Jannat, the romantic comedy Giritee Loabi and the revenge thriller anthology Dark Rain Chronicles.
Career
Shakir made his film debut in the romantic comedy Vaashey Mashaa Ekee (2016), produced by Dark Rain Entertainment and directed by Ali Shifau.{{cite news|url=https://www.avas.mv/12504 |title=A new Film, A new Lover, A new Jumayyil |language=Divehi|publisher=Avas |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |date=8 January 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609164655/https://www.avas.mv/12504 |archivedate=9 June 2016 |access-date=9 June 2016}} Appearing in a small role, he did not receive much acclaim, as he was considered somewhat "lost" in the large cast. However, Ahmed Nadheem from Avas highlighted Shakir's comedy sketches as a "pleasant surprise" in the film.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/15516 |title=Vaashey Mashaa Ekee: Unlimited praise |language=Divehi|publisher=Avas |author=Nasheem, Ahmed |date=6 April 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606080851/https://avas.mv/15516|archivedate=6 June 2016 |access-date=6 June 2016}} It emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of the year.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/876 |title=Upcoming releases 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}} He next appeared in Ali Musthafa-directed family drama Malikaa (2017), in which he played the role of Hussen, the youngest sibling of a family that mistreats their father.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11594 |title=Malika Releasing on March 2 |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=13 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326140615/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11594|archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018 }} Featuring Ismail Zahir, Nuzuhath Shuaib, Mohamed Jumayyil, Fathimath Azifa, Ahmed Asim, Ali Azim and Neena Saleem in prominent roles, the film received mixed reviews from critics.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/29543 |title=Malikaa is not a copy of Bhaghban |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=14 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417154858/https://avas.mv/29543 |archivedate=17 April 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}} Ahmed Nadheem, reviewing for Avas singled out Shakir's performance as the best "male performance" among the cast.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/30264 |title=Family's shadow being cast over Malika |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=4 March 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417155710/https://avas.mv/30264 |archivedate=17 April 2018 |access-date=17 April 2018}} Despite low expectations from trade analysts, the film performed moderately well at the box office.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |title=2017: Is it a successful year for the film industry? |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=31 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326162251/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/29805 |title=Malika is a commercial success, watch out for the red carpet |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=20 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417155914/https://avas.mv/29805 |archivedate=17 April 2018 |access-date=17 April 2018}} This was followed by a brief role from Dark Rain Entertainment's Mee Loaybakee (2017), which became one of the highest-grossing Maldivian films of 2017.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/36883 |title="Naughty 40": A mixture of all tastes |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Maaha |first=Aishath|date=6 August 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327033332/https://avas.mv/36883 |url-status=live |archivedate=27 March 2018 |accessdate=27 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/15378 |title=Dark Rain's Mee Laoybakee premiering tonight |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=4 April 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326150652/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/15378 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |accessdate=26 March 2018}}
In 2018, Shakir worked with Ali Shifau once again for the family drama Vakin Loabin (2018), where he portrayed the role of a judge dealing with the divorce of a young couple.{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/26222 |title=Shooting of "Vakin Loabin" completed |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=6 November 2017 |access-date=2 October 2023 |archive-date=23 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523105441/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/26222 |url-status=live }}{{cite news|url=https://raajje.mv/news/27939 |title=Pre-premiere review of Vakin Loabin: A break apart from a genre of melodrama; A must watch |language=Divehi|work=Raajje.mv |last=Nasheed |first=Ismail Naail |date=4 March 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918062119/https://raajje.mv/news/27939 |url-status=live |archivedate=18 September 2018 |access-date=18 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}} The following year, he played the main role in Ali Shifau-directed comedy film Maamui, as a gangster willing to go extreme measures to obtain a bottle of honey that turns out to be something more valuable.{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/35536 |title=Filming for Maamui started with Ismail Wajeeh |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=7 May 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190401184238/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/35536 |url-status=live |archivedate=1 April 2019 |accessdate=1 April 2019 |df=dmy-all }} Upon its release, the film received mainly positive reviews from critics, with much of the praise directed for Shakir for his villainous performance.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/121565 |title=Maamui Review: A honey-filled laughing riot |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Lubaa |first=Aminath |date=11 July 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001105610/https://sun.mv/121565 |archivedate=1 October 2023 |access-date=1 October 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/57885 |title=This Maamui tastes good |language=Divehi |work=Dho? |last=Ali |first=Ifraz |date=16 July 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001111817/https://dho.mv/baiscope/57885 |archivedate=1 October 2023 |access-date=1 October 2023}} In subsequent years, Shakir continued to work with Dark Rain Entertainment, appearing in their romantic comedy sitcom Rumi á Jannat in a recurring role, which revolves around the initial days after the wedding of a couple who are distinctly different worldviews and personalities.{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/32414 |title=Here is the cast of Rumi aa Jannat |work=Sun |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=9 November 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111121630/https://www.muniavas.com/33214 |archivedate=11 November 2020 |accessdate=11 November 2020|df=dmy-all}}{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/34388 |title=Rumi a Jannat: The perfect comedy |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=1 January 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102094335/https://www.muniavas.com/34388 |archivedate=2 January 2021 |accessdate=2 January 2021|df=dmy-all}} The same year, he featured in another romantic comedy web series from Dark Rain Entertainment, titled Giritee Loabi.{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/38345 |title=Dubbing of "Giritee Loabi" commenced |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Dheema |first=Mariyam |date=8 October 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211064315/https://www.muniavas.com/38345 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 December 2021 |accessdate=11 December 2021}} In this series, he portrayed the character of Shaazly, an unfortunate husband who must delay his nupital night due to a promise his wife made to her deceased father.{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/39075 |title="Giritee Loabi" to release on 7 December |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=6 December 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211101556/https://www.muniavas.com/39075 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 December 2021 |accessdate=11 December 2021}}
In 2022, he appeared in one of the segments of the revenge thriller anthology web series Dark Rain Chronicles, directed by Ali Shifau.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/news/80254 |title=New projects of Dark Rain |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Jaishan |first=Ahmed |date=15 September 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221151922/https://mihaaru.com/news/80254 |url-status= live |archivedate=21 February 2023 |accessdate=21 February 2023 |df=dmy-all}} In this segment titled Nostalgia, Shakir played the role of a medical trainee who seeks revenge on his bullies by poisoning them.{{cite news|url=https://hurihaa.mv/15558 |title=Dark Rain Chronicles coming to Baiskoafu |language=Divehi |work=Hurihaa |date=23 August 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222152430/https://hurihaa.mv/15558 |url-status= live |archivedate=22 February 2023 |accessdate=22 February 2023 |df=dmy-all}} This is followed by Ali Shifau-directed romantic film Hindhukolheh, appearing alongside Aminath Rashfa and Sharaf Abdulla, which narrates the story of a young girl about her love and self-discovery after her recent memory loss.{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/40407 |title=First look and title of DRE's "Hindhukolheh" to be released soon |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=15 March 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315162123/https://www.muniavas.com/40407 |url-status=live |archivedate=15 March 2022 |access-date=15 March 2022 |df=dmy-all}}
Filmography
{{Pending films key}}
=Feature film=
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!scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |
| 2016
!scope="row"| Vaashey Mashaa Ekee | Zaroon | |
| 2017
!scope="row"| Malikaa | Hussen | |
| 2017
!scope="row"| Mee Loaybakee | Maisan Shakir | |
| 2018
!scope="row"| Vakin Loabin | Uz. Ibrahim Adheel | |
| 2019
! scope="row" | Maamui | Hudhu Mukhthar | |
| 2023
!scope="row"| Hindhukolheh | Miadh | |
| 2023
! scope="row" | Free Delivery | | |
| 2024
!scope="row"|Fureytha | Inspector | Special appearance |
| 2024
!scope="row"|Bibii | Naeem | |
| 2025
| {{Pending film|Kos Gina Mistake}} | | Filming | |
| 2025
| {{Pending film|Alifaan}} | | Post-production | |
=Television=
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!scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |
| 2021
!scope="row"|Rumi á Jannat | Mogabe | Recurring role; 7 episodes |
| 2021–2022
!scope="row" | Giritee Loabi | Shaazly | Main role; 22 episodes |
| 2022
!scope="row" | Dark Rain Chronicles | Nagidh | Main role in the segment "Nostalgia" |
| 2023
!scope="row"|Yaaraa | Iqbal | Guest role; "Episode 2" |
| 2023
!scope="row"|Girlfriends | Director | Recurring role |
| 2024
!scope="row" | Dark Rain Chronicles | Shah's friend | Main role in the segment "Dhemaa" |
| 2025
!scope="row" | Roaleemay | Doctor | Recurring role; 3 episodes |
| 2025
!scope="row" | Hinthaa | Ahmed Nooh Abdul Sattar | Main role |
=Other work=
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!scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col" | Editor !scope="col"| Notes |
| 2014
!scope="row"| Kashfu | {{Yes}} | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Editing - Short film |
| 2014
!scope="row"| Hulhudhaan | {{Yes}} | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Editing |
Accolades
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!scope="col"| Award !scope="col"| Category !scope="col"| Nominated work !scope="col"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |
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| rowspan="2"| 2017
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | 8th Gaumee Film Awards | Hulhudhaan (Shared with Ravee Farooq, Ahmed Sinan, Mohamed Faisal) | {{nom}} |
| Best Editing - Short film
| Kashfu (Shared with Ali Shifau) | {{nom}} |
References
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