Abbas (actor)
Indian actor (born 1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mirza Abbas Ali (born 21 May 1975), known professionally as Abbas, is an Indian motivational speaker and actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil and Telugu cinema.[2] He is also known for his work in Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films. Abbas is the recipient of several awards and honours. Apart from acting, he has 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.
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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 |
Works | Full list |
Spouse |
Erum Ali (m. 1997) |
Children | 2 |
Following a 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 went on to work in successful movies such as 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 including Priya O Priya (1997), Rajahamsa (1997), Raja (1999), and Anasuya (2007). Abbas gained significant recognition in Kannada and Malayalam films as well, notably in Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999) and Appu and Pappu (2010).
He continued to appear in lead roles, which were unsuccessful, before transitioning to roles in ensemble casts and as antagonists. Abbas quit acting in films after 2015 when he moved to New Zealand and became a motivational speaker. In 2023, he returned to Chennai after a long hiatus. He expressed interest in making a comeback, while looking for good offers and continuing to appear in interviews and TV shows such as Bigg Boss.