Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi (13 June 1959) is a Maldivian singer, music composer and producer.
Early life and career At the age of seventeen, Didi started performing casually with his friends which helped him develop self-confidence and improve his singing capabilities. In 1977, he was offered a stage performance in a tourist resort to celebrate one of their occasions, which resulted in him getting several offers. During the time, he was more keen to perform English language songs than Hindustani classical songs. Apart from singing, he has also contributed to the industry by composing original music and tracks for films, albums and events. One of his most acclaimed music composition includes "Kaiveneege Amaazu" from the film Haali.
In 1983, the Government of Maldives honoured her with the National Award of Recognition, which makes him the fourth male singer to receive this honour. In the Aafathis Awards ceremony held in 1998, he received the Best Male Playback Singer Award for his performance in the song "Leygaa Vaathee Nan" from the film Fathis Handhuvaru (1997), which was widely appreciated for his possession of high vocal range in the song. At the 4th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, Hannan was bestowed as the Best Male Playback Singer for his classical rendition of the song "Ossifavaa Iru Eree Ey" from the film Edhi Edhi Hoadheemey (2003). He received his second nomination in the same category for the title song of Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? (2011) at the 7th Gaumee Film Awards.
After relocating to Sri Lanka, Hannan slowly distanced himself from the industry, though during the time he served as the producer of the film Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? which directed by his wife, Aishath Ali Manik. A film he considered as a "family production" was theatrically released in 2011, though the film was written in 2007 by their two daughters Hawwa Alishan and Ulvy. Inspired by Ram Gopal Varma's Bollywood horror romantic thriller film Darling (2007), the film revolves around a man who cheats on his wife with his secretary, and how his life slides to a haunting shift when he accidentally kills his mistress. Upon release, the film received negative response from critics and was declared a flop at box office. Apart from producing the film, he contributed to the soundtrack album of films including Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? which also resulted in him being nominated in the Best Original Song composition for the title track of the film.
Discography Feature films Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)Notes1984 Haali"Kaiveneege Amaazu Kamugaa"Aminath Faiza (Deyzeemaa)SoloDeleted Song1985 Fidhaa"Kiyaadhey Mi Raagunney"Yoosuf MohamedfulhuFathimath Rauf1987Ikhthiyaaru"Iquraaru Kobaahey"Yoosuf MohamedfulhuMahumoodha Shakeeb"Meygaavi Alikuri Noorakee Maley"Maqsadh"Hithuge Loabeege Nan"Abdul Hannan Moosa DidiSolo"Han'dhuvaru Dhey Reyrey" 1989Nufolhey Maa"Uthureythee Kiyaadhey Miee Bayaaney"Chilhiya Moosa ManikFathimath Rauf1990Karunaige Agu"Loaiybey Mithaa Bunevenee Ey"Kaneeru Abdul RaheemSolo"Mifaraaiy Balaabalaashey"Shafeeqa Abdul Latheef Loabi '90"Hithuge Vindhey Avas Vedhanee" Easa ShareefSofoora Khaleel1992Dhon Manma"Dhenthoa Hurin Mirey Dhen Khabar"Abdul Hannan Moosa DidiSama Abbas1994Zakham"Nunetheyne Asaru Mihithun"Abdul Hannan Moosa DidiSolo"Nan Adhu Mihithugaa Thi Noonee Nuvey"Mariyam WaheedhaMariyam Waheedha"Khiyaalugaa Hissaavelaa""Thi Dhulun Nubune Khiyaalu Kuraneehey""Thuraa Veynun"SoloNafrathu"Sirru Sirrunhey Bunanvee"Ali Shameel Suveydha Ibrahim"Libemun Midhaa Aniyaa"Solo"Goanaa Kollaafaa Kalaa"Sofa Thaufeeq"Rankula Jehi Loabi Thi Firumumun"1995Dhehithehge Loabi"Bunedhen Mihen Thihan'dhaanugaa"Ahmed SharumeelSolo"Thadhuvee E Libey Aahun""Vaaloabi Meehey"Dhushman"Aavaa Udhaahey"Ahmed SharumeelFathimath Zoona1996Edhuvas Hingajje"Ma Edhey Wafaa Dheveyne Yaarakee"Easa ShareefSolo"Kalaa Aeemaa Han'dhaa Iru"Hagu An'bi"Aavaahaa Fari Soora Ey"Ahmed SharumeelSolo"Dhusheeme Loabi Yaarekey"Fathimath Iraadhaa"Mi Leygaa Baaru Hin'ganee"Hussain RameezSoloBadhal"Thaazaa Ufaa Vee Ey"Tharaboozu Ahmed RizaFathimath Zoona"Nulibey Ufaa Hoadhan"Easa ShareefSoloHuras"Reygaa Khiyaal Kureemey"Jaufar Abdul RahumanFathimath Zoona"Ehan'dhaan Hithun Filuveynebaa"Solo"Fisve Jaanaai Hithaa""Reygaa Khiyaal Kureemey" (Slow Version)1997Loabeega Aniyaa"Saahibaa"Hussain SobahShifa ThaufeeqDiary"Dhaairu Mi Dhuaa Ey"Ahmed SharumeelSolo"Heelaashey Kalaa Loabivaa""Hiyy Mi Milkey"Fathimath Zoona"Khiyaal Mihithugaa Sirreh"Shifa ThaufeeqFathis Handhuvaru"Leygaa Vaathee Nan"Easa ShareefSoloAafathis Award for Best Male Playback Singer"Uff Heevanee"Fathimath Zoona"Boa Vehey Vaareyaa"Shifa Thaufeeq"Fathis Han'dhuvaru Hekivedheyney"Saahir1998Ethoofaaneerey"Gasthugaa Geydhoshun"Ahmed SharumeelSolo"Eyru Dhinhaa Ufaa" Ahmed ShakeebRafiyath Rameeza"Thilolun Saafuvee"Easa ShareefShifa ThaufeeqSirru"Moosun Haaufaa"Kaneeru Abdul RaheemFazeela Amir1999Qurbaani"Heylaa Hunnanveemaa Maafkurey"Easa ShareefShifa ThaufeeqLoabiveriyaa"Eynaa Miadhu Heevey Fennaaney"Mariyam WaheedhaSolo"Ufaa Neiy Hayaathey Miee" (Male Version)"Hithuge Khiyaal Asaru Vaathee" (Male Version)"Kuraathee Khiyaalu Maa Loabin"Mariyam WaheedhaViraashaa"Vanee Haas Neyvaa"Easa ShareefFathimath Zoona2000Maazee"Dhirihureemey Mithaa"Boi Ahmed KhaleelShifa Thaufeeq2000 Vana Ufan Dhuvas"Fini Roalhi Beehenee Ey"Easa ShareefFazeela Amir"Balaanumelaa Dhevey Magakun"SoloZalzalaa"Hunnanveehey Mikhiyaalugaa"Aishath Ali ManikSolo"Mee Zalzalaathaa"Abdul Hannan Moosa DidiEmme Fahu Dhuvas"Heeviyey Hithuge Haraarathu"Saikuraa Ibrahim NaeemSolo"Gulhifaa Kan'daa Vaahen"Easa Shareef"Neyvaa Olhey Hiyyves Thelhey"Fathimath Zoona"Neyngeyhen Heelaafaa"Shaalinee"Vakivun Mihiyy"Mariyam WaheedhaMariyam Waheedha2001Hilihilaa"Edhemey Inkaaru Nuvun"Abdul Hannan Moosa DidiSoloHiiy Edhenee"Hiyy Edhenee" (Duet Version)Easa ShareefFathimath Zoona"Hiyyves Dhen Fisaari Moyaey" (Version 1)Fathimath Zoona, Abdul Baaree"Hiyy Edhenee" (Male Version) Solo2003Dhonkamana"Naazukee Balaalun"Easa ShareefFathimath Zoona"Thiya Khiyaal Foheleveyhey"Shifa ThaufeeqEdhi Edhi Hoadheemey"Ossifaavaa Iru Eree Ey"Kopee Mohamed RasheedhBest Male Playback Singer"Dhila Hoonugaa"Fathimath Rauf"Abadhaa Abadhu Hinithun Vumey"Solo2004Hatharu Udhares"Vefaa Othee Dhen Kon Kushehbaa Ey"Easa ShareefShifa Thaufeeq2011Hithey Dheymee"Huvafenthakey Dhekkee Kalaa" SoloKuhveriakee Kaakuhey?"Nubune Keehhey Kuraanee"Abdul Hannan Moosa DidiSolo"Nuruhifaa Dhuruga Dhen""Aharenves Loabivin" (Sad Version)"Aharenves Loabivin"Shifa ThaufeeqNom: Best Male Playback Singer Nom: Best Original Song"Khiyaalee Vaafashun"Easa ShareefFathimath Rauf"Inthizaarey Othee Hiyy Edheythee" Solo
Television Year Title Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)1997Ummeedhu"Roashan Folhemundhaa"Fathimath NahulaSolo1997-1999Kahthiri"Mee Himeyn Dhanvaru"Easa ShareefShifa Thaufeeq"Mendhanve Himeyn Veemaa"Ahmed SharumeelSolo1998Kulheybeybe"Mihiyy Ekee Fanaavanee"Fathimath NahulaShifa Thaufeeq1999Thadhu Thedhu Huvafen"Hiyy Dheewaanaa"Kopee Mohamed RasheedShifa Thaufeeq2000Gas Neyngey Maa"Dhekey Hithey Abadhu Vanee"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Solo2000Kashithanmathi"Nudheybalaa Alhaanulaa"Fathimath NahulaFathimath Zoona2003Dheewaanaa"Ummeedhu Aavefaa Vanee"Kopee Mohamed RasheedhShifa Thaufeeq
Non-film songs