Kalabhavan Abi
Habeeb Muhammed, better known by his stage name Kalabhavan Abi, was an Indian impressionist, comedian, actor, and dubbing artist.
Personal life
Kalabhavan Abi was born on 28 February 1965 in Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam. He graduated from Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. Abi was married to Sunila, and had three children, including actor Shane Nigam.Death
On 30 November 2017, Abi was admitted to hospital after complaining of uneasiness and died half an hour later. His funeral took place at Muvattupuzha Muslim Jamath Mosque. Prior to his death, Abi was under treatment for Aplastic Anemia.Career
Abi participated in Youth Festivals at the Mahatma Gandhi [University, Kerala|Mahatma Gandhi University] and won several awards at mimicry competitions before joining the mimicry troupe Kalabhavan. He debuted in 1991 with the film Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu. In addition to acting, Abi has dubbed for actors such as Amitabh Bachchan in various Malayalam dubbed adverts.Filmography
As actor
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1991 | Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu | Stephen |
| 1992 | Kasarkode Khaderbai | Sakaria |
| 1992 | Ellarum Chollanu | |
| 1993 | Vatsalyam | Vinod |
| 1994 | Bheeshmacharya | |
| 1994 | Sainyam | Cadet Das |
| 1994 | Vardhakya Puranam | Santhosh |
| 1995 | Mimics Action 500 | Devassykutty |
| 1995 | Mazhavilkoodaram | |
| 1995 | Kidilol Kidilam | |
| 1996 | The Porter | |
| 1996 | Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar | |
| 1997 | Manikya Koodaram | |
| 1997 | Aniyathipraavu | |
| 1999 | James Bond | |
| 2002 | Desam | |
| 2004 | Rasikan | |
| 2007 | Kichamani MBA | |
| 2010 | Thanthonni | |
| 2013 | Thank You | |
| 2013 | My [Fan Ramu] | Raghu |
| 2013 | For Sale | |
| 2013 | Malayala Nadu | |
| 2014 | Koothara | Thufail Ikka |
| 2015 | Compartment | |
| 2016 | Happy Wedding | |
| 2017 | Chicken Kokkachi | |
| 2017 | Njan Aara Mon | |
| 2017 | Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | Sensilavos Pauly |
| 2017 | Karutha Sooryan |