Abbas (actor)
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Mirza Abbas Ali (born 21 May 1975) Simply known as Abbas is an Indian motivational speaker and former Actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil and Telugu cinema.[2] He is also known for his works in the Malayalam and Kannada movies, while also appearing in Hindi films. Abbas is the recipient of several awards and honours. Apart from acting, Abbas has also ventured into film production and has been involved in philanthropic activities. While his on-screen presence has decreased in recent years, Abbas continues to be remembered for his contributions to the Tamil film industry.
Abbas | |
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Born | Mirza Abbas Ali (1975-05-21) 21 May 1975 (age 49)[1] Howrah, West Bengal, India. |
Occupation(s) | Actor, model, motivational speaker |
Years active | 1996-2015 |
Spouse |
Erum Ali (m. 1997) |
Children | 2 |
Following his career as a fashion model, he made his film debut with Kathir's Kadhal Desam (1996) which became a great success and gave him instant recognition. Abbas worked in successful movies — VIP (1997), Pooveli (1998), Padayappa (1999), Suyamvaram (1999), Malabar Police (1999), Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000), Minnale (2001), Aanandham (2001), Pammal K. Sambandam (2002), Adi Thadi (2004), Guru En Aalu (2009) and Ramanujan (2014).[3] He also appeared in hit Telugu films — Priya O Priya (1997), Rajahamsa (1997), Raja (1999) and Anasuya (2007). Abbas also gained a significant name in Kannada and Malayalam films — Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999) and Appu and Pappu (2010).
He continued to appear in lead roles, which were unsuccessful, before continuing his career as part of ensemble casts and in antagonistic roles. He quit acting in films after 2015 when he moved to New Zealand and became a motivational speaker. In 2023, Abbas returned to Chennai after a long hiatus. He said he is interested in making a comeback, while looking for a good offer. While he continue to appear in many interviews and TV shows such as Bigg Boss