Hussain Ali
Maldivian male singer
About Hussain Ali
Born 1976.
Hussain Ali (born 26 January 1976) is a Maldivian singer and military officer. He currently serves as a captain in the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). He worked in the Maldivian film industry and won a Gaumee Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2008.
Early life and career Hussain Ali was born on 26 January 1976 in Nilandhoo, Faafu Atoll, Maldives.
His rendition of "Shikaayathekey" from the film Hiyani (2006) won the Gaumee Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. He was awarded Best Coach in the first season and placed second in the second season. In 2012, the Government of Maldives awarded him the National Award of Recognition for Performing Arts in singing. Short film
Non-Film songs
Religious / Madhaha
Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2008 5th Gaumee Film Awards Best Male Playback Singer "Shikaayathekey" - Hiyani 2010 1st Voice of Maldives Best Coach
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Who is Hussain Ali?
Maldivian male singer
When was Hussain Ali born?
Hussain Ali was born on 26 January 1976 in Nilandhoo (Faafu Atoll).
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