Hamdhan Farooq

Hamdhan Farooq (born 3 June 1983) is a Maldivian film actor.

Early life Farooq was born on 3 June 1983 in Ga. Dhaandhoo. Ali Seezan's family drama Maafeh Neiy was released in 2010, where he appeared alongside Ali Seezan and Niuma Mohamed, playing the role of a heartless son-in-law. The film highlighting many social issues including human rights abuses, forced marriage and domestic violence was criticized for its melodrama.

He then collaborated with Dark Rain Entertainment, for Ali Shifau-directed romantic comedy film Vaashey Mashaa Ekee (2016), where he played the role of a male nurse which was considered the "required comic element" in the film. Afterwards, he continued playing similar role of an effeminate man in several other production ventures of Dark Rain Entertainment including Mee Loaybakee (2017) and Maamui (2019), where he portrayed the role of a hairdresser and stylist in the latter which was positively received by the critics.

Filmography Feature film Year Title Role Notes 2010 Maafeh Neiy Mafaaz 2010 Veeraana School supervisor Special appearance 2010 Vakinuvinama Hussain 2023 Jokaru Haris 2024Fureytha Hamdhan

Television

Short film Year Title Role Notes 2005 Dheke Dhekeves 2 Muhamma's friend 2006 Salhibe Kokko Foolhu 2008 Farihibe 2 Kandunoo Qadhir 2010 Loabeege Ninja Mr. Back 2010 Muhammaage Briefcase Rasheed's friend