Kalabhavan Abi

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 died half an hour later. His funeral took place at Muvattupuzha Muslim Jamath Mosque. 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 Role 1991 Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu Stephen 1992 Kasarkode Khaderbai Sakaria Ellarum Chollanu 1993 Vatsalyam Vinod 1994 Bheeshmacharya Sainyam Cadet Das Vardhakya Puranam Santhosh 1995 Mimics Action 500 DevassykuttyMazhavilkoodaram Kidilol Kidilam 1996 The Porter (1996 film) Sasi (Hero role) Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar 1997 Manikya Koodaram Aniyathipraavu Guru Sishyan 1999 James Bond 2000 Puli Pidicha Pulival 2002 Desam 2004 Rasikan 2007 Kichamani MBA 2010 Thanthonni 2013 Thank You My Fan Ramu Raghu For Sale Malayala Nadu 2014 Koothara Thufail Ikka 2015 Compartment 2016 Happy Wedding 2017 Chicken Kokkachi Njan Aara Mon Thrissivaperoor Kliptham Sensilavos Pauly Karutha Sooryan

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

As dubbing artist Year Film Actor 2015 Kshatriya Vamsam Venkatesh