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Abi
Born
Habeeb Muhammed

(1965-02-28)28 February 1965
Died30 November 2017(2017-11-30) (aged 52)
Elamakkara, Kochi
EducationMaharaja's College, Ernakulam
Occupations
Years active1991–2017
SpouseSunila
Children3 (including Shane Nigam)

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

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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

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On 30 November 2017, Abi was admitted to hospital after complaining of uneasiness and died 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

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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

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As Actor

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  • 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

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Year Film Song Music Director Co-singer
2014 Salalah Mobiles La La Lasa Gopi Sundar Nazriya Nazim, Gopi Sundar

Television

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References

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  1. ^ Malayalam actor and popular mimicry artiste Abi passes away at the age of 52
  2. ^ Staff, T. N. M. (30 November 2017). "Kalabhavan Abi, popular Malayalam comedy artist passes away". The News Minute. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Mimicry artist, actor Abi dies | Kochi News - Times of India". The Times of India. 30 November 2017.