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Kalabhavan Haneef | |
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| Born | 1959 or 1960 Mattancherry,Kerala, India |
| Died | (aged 63) Kochi, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 1991–2023 |
| Spouse | Waheeda |
| Children | 2 |
Kalabhavan Haneef (1959 or 1960 – 9 November 2023) was an Indian actor andimpressionist inMalayalam cinema. He made his debut with the filmCheppukilukkana Changathi (1991).[1]
Haneef started impersonations while in school, and later began his career as a sales person and impressionist. He was closely affiliated withCochin Kalabhavan, which was the starting point for many actors. Haneef also followed the practice ofKalabhavan alumni by appending the organization's name to his stage name. Haneef excelled in impersonating actorsNedumudi Venu andRaghavan.[citation needed]
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 asMinnukettu, Nadhaswaram, Abi's Corner, Comediyum Mimicsum Pinne Njanum, Manassiloru Mazhavillu, andTilana Tilana.
His debut film wasCheppukilukkana Changathi (1991). He later acted in more than 150 films.[1]
Haneef was married to Waheeda, with whom he had two children.[2] After two days of hospitalisation for breathing problems, he died inKochi on 9 November 2023, at the age of 63.[3][4]