He next starred in Niuma Mohamed 's directorial debut drama film '' Niuma '' ( 2010 ) alongside an ensemble cast including Mohamed , Yoosuf Shafeeu , Sheela Najeeb , Aminath Rasheedha and Abdulla Muaz . He played the role of Nizam , a pervert who sexually abuses his own younger sister . Upon release , the film met with widespread critical acclaim specifically complimenting the performance of actors and its dialogues . Ahmed Nadheem from '' Haveeru '' wrote : " If another actor has played the role of Nizam , I can assure you that , the consistency and power will be missing from the performance . Manik has justified his character the best anyone ever can " . Being able to screen over thirty housefull shows of the film , it was declared a Mega-Hit at box office , and the highest grossing Maldivian release of the year . He also worked as the makeup artist of the film . His work was praised by Ahmed Naif from '' Sun '' ; " Manik deserves all approbation for his work to bring the required emotions and sentiments through makeup . He exposed Niuma 's idleness and sorrowful life with perfect makeup . He was bestowed with the Best Makeup award at the 6th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony and Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012 and . The same year he directed a 4-episodes romantic television mini-series tiled '' Thiya Loabeegai Abadhahme Vaanamey '' starring opposite Sheela Najeeb and Nadhiya Hassan
6th Gaumee Film Awards
6th Gaumee Film Awards
Mohamed Manik