Hussain Sobah (born 11 November 1972) is a Maldivian film actor, music composer and playback singer.
Career In 1995, Sobah featured in Mohamed Shiyaz's Dhushman alongside Mariyam Nisha, Aminath Rasheedha and Hamid Ali in pivotal roles. In the film, he plays the character Riyaz, an underprivileged young man who loses his girlfriend over social discrimination.
Hamid Ali's Badhal was released in 1996, in which he starred alongside Ali, Niuma Mohamed and Waleedha Waleed as a twin; a mentally challenged young man with an immature attitude. Sobah also appeared opposite Aishat Shirani in a Television Maldives production, Fun Asaru (1996) which follows two women; one searching for her mother and one fighting cancer. The following year, Sobah appeared alongside Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed as a middle-class talented vocalist in Amjad Ibrahim's Loabeega Aniyaa.
In 1998, Sobah starred opposite Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed in Fathimath Nahula's debut direction Fahuneyvaa, which portrays the love-conflict of a man between a prominent stage performer and a deaf-mute poor girl. Sobah played the role of Ziyan Ali, a stage performer who marries a deaf-mute girl despite his family's disapproval. His performance and the film received critical appreciation from critics and was a commercial success.
The following year, he played the husband of the latter and a servant-turned-musician. This was followed by the Ali Musthafa-directed Umurah (1999) opposite Jamsheedha Ahmed and Reeko Moosa Manik. He next collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his comedy drama film Qurbaani (1999) starring opposite Mariyam Nisha and Yoosuf Shafeeu. The film was a financially successful project.
Sobah again collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim and Mariyam Nisha for the horror film Baaraige Fas (2009) where he produced and composed music for the song apart from starring as a news reporter. The film follows a temptress vampire who goes on a killing spree to quench her thirst. The film received mainly negative reviews from critics.
After a break of five years, Sobah appeared onscreen for the family drama film, Aadheys (2014) directed by Abdul Faththaah and starring Niuma Mohamed, Amira Ismail, Moosa Zakariyya, Fathimath Azifa and Ali Azim in pivotal roles. Filming was completed in 2011, though it was released three years later following the death of film producer Hassain Ali. It revolves around a sacrificing mother and her affection towards her child. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics and failed to leave an impression commercially. Ismail Naail reviewing for Vaguthu wrote: "For a comeback, Sobah should have chosen another project. His performance is "bitter" and "unnatural". From the dialogue delivery to "over-expressive" hand movements, Sobah's acting is below-average at best".
Filmography As an actor Year Title Role Notes 1995 Dhushman Riyaz 1996 Fun Asaru Sobah 1996 Badhal Hussain / Hassan Double role 1997 Loabeega Aniyaa Ahammaidhee / Soba 1998Ethoofaaneerey Fayaz / Latheef Double role 1998 Fahuneyvaa Ziyan Ali 1999 Loabiveriyaa 1999 Umurah Niman 1999 Qurbaani Hussain Sobah 2001Hiyy Heyokuraathi 2009 Baaraige Fas Ziyad Also the producer and music composer 2014 Aadheys Ahmed 2025 Sorry Fiyaz
Television Year Title Role Notes 1996Badhunaam1997Ummeedhu1998Ehan'dhaan 2004 Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee Dr. Muneer Recurring role; 4 episodesAlso the music composer and playback singer
Discography
As a Singer +Feature FilmYearFilmSongLyricist(s)Co-Artist(s)N/AGilan"Gilan" (Theme Song)Rafiyath Rameeza1996Badhal"Ekanivaneeye Adhi Fenifa Rovey"Shifa Thaufeeq"Adhi Heelaa Adhi Dheyshey Kiyaa"1999Nuruhunvi Loabi"Moonaa Ey Fari Moonaa"Solo2009Baaraige Fas"Hiyy Edhey Moonakee"Fathimath Zoona2017Bos"Loabin Gos Bosdheyn"Mausoom ShakirMohamed Abdul Ghanee2018Reyvumun"Himafodhu Mi Vaarey"Fathimath Zoona +Short FilmYearFilmSongLyricist(s)Co-Artist(s)2004Dheke Dhekeves 1"Enme Ran'galhu"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Solo"Dhonkamanaa Aharennaa In'dhefaananhey"Shaheedha MohamedKeymaatu"Magey Sanpaa Dhimaaveemaa"Solo2005Dheke Dhekeves 2"Kadaboh Kadaboh"Falhi Sikunthu 2"Hithuge Mainaa"Adam Naseer IbrahimSofoora Khaleel2006Dheke Dhekeves 4"Farubadha Kan'daashe Midhanee"Kopee Mohamed RasheedhHussain Ali"Hiyy Thelheyvaru Meygaa"Solo2012Dheke Dhekeves 6"Alhe Keevvegenhey Bunebalaa"Shaheedha Mohamed"Hiyy Thelheyhey"Adam Haleem AdnanRafiyath Rameeza +TelevisionYearTitleSongLyricist(s)Co-Artist(s)1997Ummeedhu"Leveythee Mineyvaa"Hussain SobahShifa Thaufeeq 2003Edhuvas En'buri Annaanenama "Hiyy Magey Kiyaadhemey"Adam Haleem AdnanFathimath Zoona"Edhuvas En'buri Annaanenama" Shaheedha Mohamed2003-2004Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee"Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee"Lahufa Faiz2004-2005Loabi Nulibunas"Loabi Dhen Gaimu Vevijjey"Aishath Inaya + Non-Film SongsYearFilmSongLyricist(s)Co-Artist(s)1996Goanaa"Loabin Mi Vaavaru"Hussain SobahShifa Thaufeeq"Leveythee Mineyvaa""Moonaa Ey Fari Moonaa""Neyngeyey Nan Ivenee"1999Kasthoori"Dheewaanaa"Shifa Thaufeeq2000Hinithun"Thedhekey Thedhekey"Mausoom ShakirSolo"Dhookohfa Nudhaanan"Hussain RasheedhFathimath ZeenathHissaa"Yaaraa Magey"2001Baaodi"Dhaanamey Dhaanamey"Fathimath RaufDhunthari"Heeladheyshey Naazunee"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Solo"Nunidheyney Hama"Fathimath Zoona"Thee Loabi Hithekey"Shifa Thaufeeq"Kan'bulo Thiya Gothuga"Shaheedha MohamedRandhi"Tharuheebu Dheyshey"Solo2002E Kamanaa"Dhurunuvaashey Jaanaa"Hussain SobahNaash"Enme Ran'galhu"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Thun'di"Dhonkaloage Aiminaa"2003Billoori"Hiyy Magey Kiyaadhemey"Adam Haleem AdnanFathimath ZoonaHimeyn Dhanvaru"Meygaa Erey Firumaalaa"Hussain SobahShifa Thaufeeq"Kamanaa Rulhin"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Solo2004Fenmeeru"Ulhe Ulhe Nidhi Lolakah Naey"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Fathimath ZoonaMaamuige Reythah"Magey Magey Magey"Abdul HameedShaheedha MohamedThibaa"Ey Bunebalaashey"2005Aan Dhogey"Magey Sanpaa Dhimaaveemaa"SoloDhilaasaa"Hithugaa Khiyaalu Aaveyey"Shaheedha MohamedUlhe Ulhefa"Mi Jaliyaa Dhanee Dhanee"Adam Naseer IbrahimSoloYaa' Habeys"Kadaboh Kadaboh""Hithuge Mainaa"Adam Naseer IbrahimSofoora Khaleel2006Bichaanaa"Haadha Fikurugaa"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Imaadh IsmailDhenves..."Veeloabin Kohdheefi Ufaa"Hussain SobahMoonisa KhaleelHiyy Dheewaanaa 3"Kiyaadheynamey Hiyy Edheyhaa"Shareefa FakhrySofoora KhaleelOh' Salhi"Farubadha Kan'daashe Midhanee"Kopee Mohamed RasheedhHussain Ali"Hiyy Thelheyvaru Meygaa"SoloVakivi Hin'dhu"Vaudhey Kuri Ahudhaa"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Ismail Huzam2007Hiyy Beynumey"Loaiybakee"Ahmed FalahAishath Inaya, Ahmed FalahSalaamey..."Kihineh Veethoa"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Fathimath Zoona"Koathaafathugaa Vaathi Nishaan"Mariyam Rifqa2008Hiyy Dheewaanaa 4"Nazaru Dhinee"Shareefa FakhryMoonisa KhaleelHiyy Dhemey Loabin"Thiee Thiee Ey Edhey Loaiybakee"Moonisa Khaleel, Mohamed FarhadHiyy Sihenee"Kalaa Fenumun"SoloKalaa Haadha Loaiybey"Aimey Aimey"Adam Naseer IbrahimShaheedha MohamedMaumoon 2008"Qaumee Maslahathah"Rafiyath Rameeza, Fathimath Zoona"Mi Maumoon Hovan Hovan"Rafiyath Rameeza, Fathimath Zoona, Mohamed Farhad, Shaheedha Riffath"Thiyaee Zaeemey"Shaheedha Mohamed2009Loabi Vaathee"Furusathu Dheynan Hunnaashey"Easa Shareef2011Leveythee Mineyvaa"Gaathah Aissaa"Lahufa Faiz"Heekuree Miee Dhushmanehhey"Aishath Afaaf, Mohamed Farhad"Thee Magey Jaan Edhey Piyaaraa Ey"Fathimath Zoona"Leveythee Mineyvaa" (Remix Version)Hussain SobahSolo"Dhanvandhen"Shaheedha MohamedTharinge Rey 2011"Dhaiy Alhaalaafa"Hawwa Thaufeeq2013Hiyy Dheebalaa 3"Kihineh Veethoa"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Fathimath Zoona2014Shuja 2014"Nikan Vote Dhemaa Suja Hovan"Solo"Sujaa Ah Vaaney Dhoa Support Dheyn""Sujaa Ey Hovaanee"Rafiyath Rameeza2017Ran Han'dhaanugai: S02"Beywafaa Vee Kalaaey"Rishma2019Shuja 2019"Ekuveri Sujaaey"Shaheedha Mohamed2020Single"Varah Loabivey"Nashidha AhmedEid Show 1441"Hiyy Kiyanee""Sazaa"Hussain SobahSofa Thaufeeq
Selected discography as a composer
Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib (2000) Hiiy Edhenee (2001) Ginihila (2003) Kalaayaanulaa (2003) Vehey Vaarey Therein (2003) Dheke Dhekeves 2 (2005) Dheke Dhekeves 3 (2006) Dheke Dhekeves 4 (2006) Hukuru Vileyrey (2006) Udhabaani (2009) Hiyy Rohvaanulaa (2009) Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa (2010) Heyonuvaane (2010) Hithey Dheymee (2011) Vee Beyvafa (2016) Nivairoalhi (2019)
Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 1998 Aafathis Awards - 1998 Best Actor Ethoofaaneerey 2013 National Award of Recognition Performing Arts - Music composition 2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Original Song "Hiyy Rohvaanulaa" - Hiyy Rohvaanulaa
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