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Shafi

b. 1980

Indian actor

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Born 1980. Shafi is an Indian actor.

Mohammed Shafiullah Moinudden, known professionally as Shafi, is an Indian actor primarily recognized for his roles in Telugu cinema. Known for his villainous roles, Shafi gained acclaim in 2002 for his debut film Khadgam, for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Villain – Telugu. With notable performances in movies like Kamli (directed by K. N. T. Sastry), Chatrapathi (directed by S. S. Rajamouli), and Khaleja (directed by Trivikram Srinivas), he has established himself as a key player in the industry.

Career Shafi made his debut in Krishna Vamsi's directorial Khadgam (2002) as the villain Azhar. Critics praised his debut, and he received the Filmfare Award for Best Villain – Telugu for the role.

After Khadgam, he acted in various supporting and negative roles in several Telugu films like Praanam (2003) and Varsham (2004). In 2005, he played a key antagonist in S. S. Rajamouli’s Chatrapathi, winning the Cine Goers Award for Best Supporting Actor.

In 2006, Shafi took his first lead role opposite Nandita Das in Kamli, a Telugu drama directed by K. N. T. Sastry. He played a drunkard coolie, a deeply researched role. He also acted in the short film 3:15 AM (2023), directed by Amit Raj Verma, which won Best Thriller at the Los Angeles Film Awards. Shafi was nominated for Best Actor (Short Film) at the Cannes World Film Festival, gaining worldwide recognition.

Filmography Telugu films

Tamil films

Other language films Television ATM

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
National School of Drama
Awards
Filmfare Awards South; Nandi Awards

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shafi?

Indian actor

When was Shafi born?

Shafi was born on 6 April 1980 in Chandragiri.

What is Shafi's occupation?

Shafi is an actor.

What nationality is Shafi?

Shafi is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shafi

· Wikidata: Q17495881

· DBpedia: Shafi (actor)

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