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 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

YearTitleRole
1991Nayam VyakthamakkunnuStephen
1992Kasarkode KhaderbaiSakaria
1992Ellarum Chollanu
1993VatsalyamVinod
1994Bheeshmacharya
1994SainyamCadet Das
1994Vardhakya PuranamSanthosh
1995Mimics Action 500Devassykutty
1995Mazhavilkoodaram
1995Kidilol Kidilam
1996The Porter
1996Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar
1997Manikya Koodaram
1997Aniyathipraavu
1999James Bond
2002Desam
2004Rasikan
2007Kichamani MBA
2010Thanthonni
2013Thank You
2013My Fan RamuRaghu
2013For Sale
2013Malayala Nadu
2014KootharaThufail Ikka
2015Compartment
2016Happy Wedding
2017Chicken Kokkachi
2017Njan Aara Mon
2017Thrissivaperoor KlipthamSensilavos Pauly
2017Karutha Sooryan