Kalabhavan Abi
Indian comedian and actor
- Impressionist
- comedian
- actor
- dubbing artist
- playback singer
Habeeb Muhammed (28 February 1965 – 30 November 2017), better known by his stage name Kalabhavan Abi, was an Indian impressionist, comedian, actor, and dubbing artist.
Personal life
Kalabhavan Abi was born on 28 February 1965 in Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam. He graduated from Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. Abi was married to Sunila, and had three children, including actor Shane Nigam.
Death
On 30 November 2017, Abi was admitted to hospital after complaining of uneasiness and passed away half an hour later. His funeral took place at Muvattupuzha Muslim Jamath Mosque.[1][2][3] Prior to his death, Abi was under treatment for Aplastic Anemia.
Career
Abi participated in Youth Festivals at the Mahatma Gandhi University and won several awards at mimicry competitions before joining the mimicry troupe Kalabhavan. He debuted in 1991 with the film Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu. In addition to acting, Abi has dubbed for actors such as Amitabh Bachchan in various Malayalam dubbed adverts.
Filmography
As Actor
- All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu | |
| 1992 | Kasarkode Khaderbai | |
| Ellarum Chollanu | ||
| 1993 | Vatsalyam | |
| 1994 | Bheeshmacharya | |
| Sainyam | ||
| Vardhakya Puranam | ||
| 1995 | Mimics Action 500 | |
| Mazhavilkoodaram | ||
| Kidilol Kidilam | ||
| 1996 | Moonnam Loka Pattalam (The Porter) | |
| Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar | ||
| 1997 | Manikya Koodaram | |
| Aniyathipraavu | ||
| 1999 | James Bond | |
| 2002 | Desam | |
| 2004 | Rasikan | |
| 2007 | Kichamani MBA | |
| 2010 | Thanthonni | |
| 2013 | Thank You | |
| For Sale | ||
| Malayala Nadu | ||
| 2014 | Koothara | |
| 2016 | Happy Wedding | |
| 2017 | Chicken Kokkachi | |
| Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | ||
| Karutha Sooryan |
As Playback Singer
| Year | Film | Song | Music Director | Co-singer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Salalah Mobiles | La La Lasa | Gopi Sundar | Nazriya Nazim, Gopi Sundar |
Television
- Prekshakare Avashyamundu (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Midukki (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Cinemaa Chirimaa (Mazhavil Manorama)
References
- ^ Malayalam actor and popular mimicry artiste Abi passes away at the age of 52
- ^ Staff, T. N. M. (30 November 2017). "Kalabhavan Abi, popular Malayalam comedy artist passes away". The News Minute. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Mimicry artist, actor Abi dies | Kochi News - Times of India". The Times of India. 30 November 2017.
