Ahmed Sharif (born 31 August 1991) is a Maldivian film actor.
Career Prior to acting, Sharif was more involved in the creative departments of the film where he served as a foley artist and a boom operator in Aishath Rishmy's romantic film Bos (2017). Impressed with the poster of Ehenas and thinking its a horror film, he contacted its casting director Rishmy who invited him to the audition of the series, where he was ultimately selected to play the role of Shinaz, a violent and short-tempered brother. Aishath Maahaa reviewing from Dho? praised the acting performance of the newcomers including Sharif. This was followed by Abdulla Muaz-directed segment Ruqyah from the anthology short film television series Hatharu Manzaru where he played the role of an exorcist. He then he collaborated with Ilyas Waheed for a four-part anthology web series Mazloom which was considered a "benchmark project" in the industry. Ahmed Rasheed from MuniAvas, reviewing its first chapter titled "Mazloom" praised the performance of Sharif for portraying the "innocent and caring" friend in its most realistic manner. He also starred in its second chapter titled "Zarrook" by playing the role of a father of a young child connecting with an imaginary friend.
In 2022, Sharif appeared in four web series, all of which received positive reviews from the critics. The year marks his second collaboration with Ilyas Waheed for his horror thriller anthology web series Biruveri Vaahaka as Rocky, a traumatized survivor of a sea incident. He then appeared in Ibrahim Wisan-directed Gudhan which follows the lives of seven strangers who hide inside a go-down in the neighborhood to flee an unknown police raid at a massage parlor. In the series he played the role of a Bangladeshi worker who forces his subordinate into sex slavery. This was followed by Moomin Fuad's romantic crime web series Netheemey starring alongside Nathasha Jaleel and Washiya Mohamed. In the series, he play the role of an irresponsible, spoilt kid who moves away from his family with his wife only to reunite with his ex-lover living in the opposite apartment.
Filmography
Feature film Year Title Role Notes 2023 Hindhukolheh Himself Special appearance 2023 Free Delivery Siraj Ibrahim 2023 Zoya Hasan 2024 Mee Ishq Naaif 2025 Abadhah Looth 2025Loabin...? Aqeel 2025Lily Aifan 2026 Lamha Ameen 2026 Dhevi Himself Special appearance in song "Funhaa Loabi Dheynuthoa Ey" 2026 Aayan
Television Year Title Role Notes 2019–2020 Ehenas Shinaz Main role; 22 episodes 2021Hatharu Manzaru Usman Main role in the segment "Ruqyah"Karnataka IFF Best Supporting Actor in a Short Film 2021–2022Mazloom Moosa Fathih Main role in "Chapter 1: Mazloom" and "Chapter 2: Zarrook" 2021–presentGirlfriends Firushan Main role; 12 episodes 2021–2022 Giritee Loabi Sharaf Recurring role; 22 episodes 2022 Noontha? Amru Main role in the segment "Bits & Pieces" 2022Biruveri Vaahaka Razeen "Rocky" Main role; Episode: "Mas Dhathuru" 2022Gudhan Hossen Recurring role; 2 episodes 2022Netheemey Hassan Raqib Main role; 12 episodes 2022 Dark Rain Chronicles Riyaz Main role in the segment "Nostalgia" 2023Mirai Viaam Guest role; Episode: "Aa Feshun" 2023Badhalu Haisham /Shamin Ali Guest role; Episode: "Friends"Main role; Episode: "The Usual" 2023Gareena Ziyad Recurring role 2024 Dark Rain Chronicles Zaleef Main role in the segment "Dhuruvaan Jehunas" 2024Yaaraa Faruhadh Recurring role; 7 episodes 2026Ekaniveri Hithakun... Raakin Main role 2026 Ganaa Azaan
Short film Year Title Role Notes 2024 Eid Mubarak Himself
Discography Year Film/series Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s) 2023 Free Delivery "Free Delivery" (Promotional song) Ilyas Waheed, Asim Ali Hussain Samah, Aishath Humaisha Yoosuf, Ahmed Ifnaz Firag "Dhuvey Dhuvey" Ahmed Ifnaz Firag
Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2023 3rd Karnataka International Film Festival Best Supporting Actor – Short Film Ruqyah
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