Kalabhavan Haneef
Kalabhavan Haneef was an Indian actor and impressionist in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut with the film Cheppukilukkana Changathi.
Career
Haneef started impersonations while in school, and later began his career as a sales person and impressionist. He was closely affiliated with Cochin Kalabhavan, which was the starting point for many actors. Haneef also followed the practice of Kalabhavan alumni by appending the organization's name to his stage name. Haneef excelled in impersonating actors Nedumudi Venu and Raghavan.Haneef was very popular in India and abroad because of his stage shows. He played small roles in Malayalam movies, but was more successful in television, playing important roles in serials such as Minnukettu, Nadhaswaram, Abi's Corner, Comediyum Mimicsum Pinne Njanum, Manassiloru Mazhavillu, and Tilana Tilana.
His debut film was Cheppukilukkana Changathi. He later acted in more than 150 films.