Abi (actor)
| Abi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Habeeb Muhammed February 28, 1965. Muvattupuzha |
| Died | November 30, 2017 (aged 52) Elamakkara, Kochi |
| Cause of death | Aplastic Anemia |
| Resting place | Muvattupuzha |
| Residence | Kochi |
| Nationality |
 India
|
| Alma mater | Mahatma Gandhi University |
| Occupation | Impressionist comedian, Actor, Dubbing artist, Playback singer |
| Years active | 1991-2017 |
| Organization |
Cochin Sagar, Harisree, Oscar, Kalabhavan, |
| Known for | Aaminathaatha |
| Spouse(s) | Sunila |
| Children | Shane Nigam, Ahana, Aleena |
| Parent(s) | Bava Khan Ummakunju |
Cochin Sagar, Harisree,
Habeeb Muhammed (28 February 1965 – 30 November 2017) known popularly as Kalabhavan Abi (അബി) was an Indian impressionist comedian, actor, and dubbing artist. Abi's son, Shane Nigam, is an actor.
Abi began his stage career in Youth Festivals in the Mahatma Gandhi University and had twice bagged the first prize in mimicry competitions which brought him into the pioneer Mimicry troop in Kerala, the Kalabhavan. Later he worked in the troops Cochin Sagar, Cochin Oscar and Harisree. Cochin Sagar is a troop he formed in 1990 and later on has worked in its banner. His debut film was Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu in the 1991, and acted in about 50 films till 2017. His performance as an aged Muslim lady named Amina Thatha made him a household name. Abi pioneered the production of comedy audio albums, Dhe Maveli Kombathu, Onathinidakku Puttu kachavadam in Malayalam along with Dileep and Nadirsha in the 1990s. The actor was also the voice of Amitabh Bachchan in many Malayalam advertisements. His popular movies are Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar, Aniyathipravu, Mazhavil Koodaram and Rasikan. Abi's last film was Thrissivaperoor Kliptham in 2017.
Abi is born as the third son to Kavumkara Thadathikkudiyil(Thonganal) Bava Khan and Payipra Ezhuthanikattu Ummakunju on 28 February, 1965 at Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam. He has two elder brothers Ameer Navas and Kabeer B Haroon, and a younger sister Raziya. He had his primary education at Government Higher Secondary School, Muvattupuzha. He did his pre university degree from Maharajas, Kochi. He studied Sanitary Inspector's Diploma Course (S.I.) at Mumbai.
He is married to Sunila. They have a son, Shane Nigam, two daughters, Ahana and Aleena. They are settled at Elamakkara, Kochi. He was under treatment for Aplastic Anemia for the past two years. He was taken to Amrita Hospital at around 8 am in the morning after he complained of uneasiness. Doctors confirmed death after half an hour. The death happened 45 mins before that. He died on 30 November 2017 due to Aplastic Anemia Funeral took place at Perumattam, Muvattupuzha Muslim Jamath mosque.
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