Kalabhavan Haneef

Kalabhavan Haneef (1959 or 1960 – 9 November 2023) was an Indian actor and impressionist in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut with the film Cheppukilukkana Changathi.

Career Haneef started impersonations while in school, and later began his career as a sales person and impressionist. He was closely affiliated with Cochin Kalabhavan, which was the starting point for many actors. Haneef also followed the practice of Kalabhavan alumni by appending the organization's name to his stage name. Haneef excelled in impersonating actors Nedumudi Venu and Raghavan.

Haneef was very popular in India and abroad because of his stage shows. He played small roles in Malayalam movies, but was more successful in television, playing important roles in serials such as Minnukettu, Nadhaswaram, Abi's Corner, Comediyum Mimicsum Pinne Njanum, Manassiloru Mazhavillu, and Tilana Tilana.

His debut film was Cheppukilukkana Changathi (1991). He later acted in more than 150 films. After two days of hospitalisation for breathing problems, he died in Kochi on 9 November 2023, at the age of 63.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1991 Cheppukilukkana Changathi Sandesham Nettippattom Godfather Puzhu Laljose Aaraattu 2023 Vanitha Aathma Gaffor Ka Dhosth Oru Paka Nadan Premam Aalankam 2018 Karunan Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 Garudan Tea shop owner Kaathal – The Core Judge 2024 Once Upon a Time in Kochi Samadhana Pusthakam