An emotional milestone as Cochin Haneefa’s family steps into the home he once dreamed of

Sixteen years after the passing of beloved Malayalam actor Cochin Haneefa, his family has finally moved into a home of their own in Kochi, fulfilling a dream the late actor had cherished for years.

The three-storey house, named ‘Cochin Haneefa’s AB Manzil’, has been built in Vennala using Haneefa’s own savings after the family overcame years of legal hurdles. The actor had always wished to build a home named after his father, Abi Muhammad. Since Haneefa’s death in 2010, his wife Faseela and their twin daughters, Safa and Marwa, had been living in a rented house in Kadavanthra.

Safa and Marwa, who were just four years old when they lost their father, personally designed the interiors of the five-bedroom house. The home is adorned with photographs and memorabilia celebrating Haneefa’s life and cinematic journey. Actor Dileep attended the housewarming ceremony, making the occasion even more special for the family.

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Speaking to the media, Faseela said the family fulfilled Haneefa’s dream without seeking financial assistance from anyone.

“We never stretched out our hands before anyone, not even for a single rupee. There were legal hurdles, but we were eventually able to build this house using Haneefa’s own savings, just as he had wished,” she said.

Faseela also expressed gratitude to actor Dileep for supporting the family during difficult times. Understanding Haneefa’s self-respecting nature, Dileep arranged for the late actor’s Toyota Innova to be used on his film shoots, providing the family with a steady source of income for nearly 16 years.

She recalled that Haneefa never liked depending on others and always valued his dignity. “Haneefa was a proud man. He never liked bowing his head before anyone. That’s why we waited all these years before building this house,” she said.

The family’s financial situation improved after Haneefa’s assets, which had remained tied up in legal proceedings for several years, were released once their daughters turned 18. That enabled the family to finally complete the home the actor had always dreamed of building, marking an emotional new chapter while preserving his legacy in the city he loved.