# Kalabhavan Haneef

Kalabhavan Haneef (1959 or 1960 – 9 November 2023) was an Indian actor and impressionist in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut with the film Cheppukilukkana Changathi (1991).

## 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 (1991). He later acted in more than 150 films.

## Personal life and death

Haneef was married to Waheeda, with whom he had two children. After two days of hospitalisation for breathing problems, he died in Kochi on 9 November 2023, at the age of 63.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1991 | Cheppukilukkana Changathi | | |
| 1991 | Sandesham | | |
| 1991 | Nettippattom | | |
| 1991 | Godfather | | |
| 1991 | Mimics Parade | | |
| 1992 | Kasarkode Khaderbai | Mimicry artist | |
| 1992 | Ellarum Chollanu | | |
| 1992 | Manthrikacheppu | | |
| 1992 | Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon | Auto Driver | |
| 1992 | Pravachakan | | |
| 1992 | Yoddha | | Cameo in Song |
| 1992 | My Dear Muthachan | | |
| 1994 | Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji | Khader | |
| 1994 | Vadhu Doctoraanu | | |
| 1994 | CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. | Postman | |
| 1995 | Mimics Action 500 | Mimicry artist | |
| 1995 | Manikya Chempazhuka | | |
| 1995 | Puthukottayile Puthumanavalan | | |
| 1995 | Aadyathe Kanmani | | |
| 1995 | Tom & Jerry | Policeman | |
| 1995 | Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam | Prathapan | |
| 1995 | Kalyanji Anandji | Broker | |
| 1995 | Kidilol Kidilam | | |
| 1996 | Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran | Marriage Broker | |
| 1996 | Sathyabhamakkoru Premalekhanam | Vallyaveedan's right-hand | |
| 1996 | Nandagopante Kusruthikal | | |
| 1997 | Poonilamazha | | |
| 1997 | Suvarna Simhasanam | | |
| 1997 | The Good Boys | | |
| 1998 | Vismayam | Nalinakshan | |
| 1998 | Gloria Fernandes From USA | | |
| 2000 | Thenkasipattanam | Prospective groom | |
| 2001 | Ee Parakkum Thalika | Groom | |
| 2001 | Dupe Dupe Dupe | | |
| 2001 | Goa | | |
| 2001 | Desam | | |
| 2001 | Nalacharitham Naalam Divasam | | |
| 2001 | Jameendaar | | |
| 2002 | Bamboo Boys | | |
| 2002 | Kunjikoonan | | |
| 2003 | Gramophone | Union Leader | |
| 2003 | C.I.D. Moosa | House Broker | |
| 2004 | Thalamelam | | |
| 2004 | Sethurama Iyer CBI | | |
| 2004 | C. I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu | Varkey | |
| 2005 | Pandippada | Bhasi's friend | |
| 2005 | Kochi Rajavu | | |
| 2005 | Ben Johnson | | |
| 2005 | Nerariyan CBI | | |
| 2006 | Pachakuthira | ATM security | |
| 2006 | Kilukkam Kilukilukkam | Driver | |
| 2006 | Thuruppugulan | | |
| 2006 | Bada Dosth | | |
| 2007 | Chotta Mumbai | Marriage broker | |
| 2007 | Inspector Garud | Auto Driver Ajayan | |
| 2007 | Vinodayathra | Hotel Receptionist | |
| 2007 | Nagaram | | |
| 2008 | Kerala Police | Lodge receptionist | |
| 2008 | Annan Thambi | | |
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | | |
| 2008 | Crazy Gopalan | Pushpan | |
| 2009 | Chattambinadu | Villager | |
| 2009 | 2 Harihar Nagar | Driver | |
| 2010 | Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe | Gopalan | |
| 2010 | Again Kasargod Khader Bhai | Begger | |
| 2010 | Marykkundoru Kunjaadu | Bus Conductor | |
| 2011 | Kudumbasree Travels | | |
| 2011 | Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram | | |
| 2011 | Maharaja Talkies | Dubai Abdullah | |
| 2011 | Manikyakkallu | Radhakrishnan | |
| 2011 | Seniors | Hostel Security Guard | |
| 2011 | Venicile Vyapari | | |
| 2011 | Doctor Love | | |
| 2011 | Kottarthil Kutty Bhootham | | |
| 2011 | Killadi Raman | | |
| 2011 | Vellaripravinte Changathi | | |
| 2012 | Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty | | |
| 2012 | Ustad Hotel | Samu | |
| 2012 | Ee Adutha Kaalathu | Mammootty | |
| 2012 | Mallu Singh | Drunker | |
| 2012 | Cobra | | |
| 2012 | Idiots | | |
| 2012 | Husbands in Goa | | |
| 2012 | Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu | | |
| 2012 | Lekshmi Vilasom Renuka Makan Reghuraman | | |
| 2012 | Chapters | | |
| 2012 | 101 Weddings | | |
| 2013 | Sound Thoma | Tea Shop Owner | |
| 2013 | Namboothiri Yuvavu @43 | Govindan | |
| 2013 | Drishyam | Cinema projector operator | |
| 2013 | Weeping Boy | Jose | |
| 2013 | Meow Meow Karimpoocha | | |
| 2013 | Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath | Broker | |
| 2013 | Nadodimannan | Vasu | |
| 2013 | Romans | Lottery Salesman | |
| 2013 | Vallatha Pahayan | | |
| 2013 | On the Way | | |
| 2014 | Thomson Villa | | |
| 2014 | Ulsaha Committee | | |
| 2014 | You Can Do it | | |
| 2014 | Praise the Lord | Police constable | |
| 2014 | Malayaalanaadu | | |
| 2014 | Kunjananthante Kada | | |
| 2014 | Seconds | | |
| 2014 | Ring Master | | |
| 2014 | Happy Journey | | |
| 2014 | Avatharam | | |
| 2014 | 100 Degree Celsius | | |
| 2014 | Manglish | Chayakaran Mani | |
| 2015 | Pathemari | Marriage broker | |
| 2015 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Thattukada owner | |
| 2015 | Kanthari | | |
| 2015 | Fireman | Juice seller | |
| 2015 | My God | | |
| 2015 | Aana Mayil Ottakam | | Segment: Fill in the blanks |
| 2016 | Paavada | Varghese | |
| 2016 | Valliyum Thetti Pulliyum Thetti | Nair | |
| 2016 | Marubhoomiyile Aana | | |
| 2016 | Welcome to Central Jail | Vishwanath's assistant | |
| 2016 | Thoppil Joppan | Announcer | |
| 2016 | Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | Sasi/Soman | |
| 2017 | Georgettan's Pooram | Vareed | |
| 2017 | Puthan Panam | Antappan | |
| 2017 | Pretham Undu Sookshikuka | | |
| 2017 | Kuntham | | |
| 2017 | Pullikkaran Staraa | School teacher | |
| 2017 | Sherlock Toms | Jolly | |
| 2017 | Lavakusha | TTR | |
| 2017 | Vimaanam | Doctor | |
| 2018 | Vikadakumaran | Sabu | |
| 2018 | Parole | Monis | |
| 2018 | Panchavarnathatha | Jimmy's assistant | |
| 2018 | Uncle | Bapputti | |
| 2018 | Chanakya Thanthram | Vishwan | |
| 2018 | Ashiq Vanna Divasam | Mesthri | |
| 2018 | Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | Varkichan | |
| 2018 | Oru Kuttanadan Blog | Varkichan | |
| 2018 | Chalakkudykkaran Changathy | Kannan Unni | |
| 2018 | Nervarennu Immani Cherinjoo Taa... | | |
| 2018 | Thanaha | Drunk Man | |
| 2019 | Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel | Colony resident | |
| 2019 | Neeyum Njanum | | |
| 2019 | Thelivu | | |
| 2019 | Puzhikkadakan | | |
| 2019 | Oru Pathaam Classile Pranayam | | |
| 2019 | Isakkinte Ithihasam | | |
| 2019 | Subharathri | | |
| 2019 | An International Local Story | Moideen | |
| 2019 | Children's Park | | |
| 2019 | Sidharthan Enna Njan | Thankappan | |
| 2019 | Under World | Barber | |
| 2019 | Margamkali | | |
| 2019 | Driving Licence | Pillai | |
| 2020 | Dhamaka | | |
| 2021 | The Priest | Anand's father | |
| 2021 | One | Thomas, Security officer | |
| 2021 | Vidhi | | |
| 2021 | Yuvam | KSRTC Employee | |
| 2022 | Oruthee | | |
| 2022 | Puzhu | | |
| 2022 | Laljose | | |
| 2022 | Aaraattu | | |
| 2023 | Vanitha | | |
| 2023 | Aathma | | |
| 2023 | Gaffor Ka Dhosth | | |
| 2023 | Oru Paka Nadan Premam | | |
| 2023 | Aalankam | | |
| 2023 | 2018 | Karunan | |
| 2023 | Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 | | |
| 2023 | Garudan | Tea shop owner | |
| 2023 | Kaathal – The Core | Judge | |
| 2024 | Once Upon a Time in Kochi | | |
| 2024 | Samadhana Pusthakam | | |