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Balhindhu
''Balhindhu'' is an upcoming Maldivian horror film directed by Ahmed Sinan. Produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Ali Azim, Aminath Rashfa, Mariyam Majudha, Nuzuhath Shuaib, Sharaf Abdulla and Ismail Jumaih. Cast * Ali Azim * Aminath Rashfa * Mariyam Majudha * Nuzuhath Shuaib * Sharaf Abdulla * Ismail Jumaih * Hunaisha Adam Naseer * Aisha Ali * Fathimath Latheefa * Mariyam Shakeela * Mohamed Mazin Production Development In September 2019, as Dark Rain Entertainment celebrated its thirteenth anniversary, the studio unveiled the project ''Balhindhu'', marking the third directorial venture of Ahmed Sinan. The film faced several challenges during its pre-production stage. A year after the project's announcement, the crew disclosed that only fifteen percent of the project had been completed. On 9 October 2020, the first look of the character played by Mariyam Shakeela was revealed, drawing media attention and garnerin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmed Sinan
Ahmed Sinan (born 19 March 1990) is a Maldivian director, graphic designer, cinematographer and editor. Career Ahmed Sinan made his career debut with Dark Rain Entertainment's production, ''Happy Birthday'' (2009) by working as the title animator and creating visual effects. He was then offered to make title animations and visual effects for films produced under several studios. Sinan's most recognized work came in 2013, Ali Shifau-directed horror film '' Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D'' which serves as a prequel to ''Fathis Handhuvaru'' (1997) starring Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed in lead roles. The film was marketed as being the first 3D release for a Maldivian film and the first release derived from spin-off. Using a single laptop and working on a daily basis all by himself, the project took him two months to be completed. Upon release, the film received generally negative reviews from critics though its visual effects were particularly praised. Ahmed Nadheem from ''Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismail Jumaih
Ismail Jumaih is a Maldivian actor, choreographer and makeup artist. Career In 2016, Jumaih made his film debut in Hussain Munawwar's '' Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee'' alongside Aminath Rishfa and Ahmed Azmeel. Critics gave the film bad reviews and considered his performance as Sham, to be "boring" while criticising the character development. However, Ahmed Jaishan of ''Vaguthu'', found Jumaih's acting to be "natural and impressive" considering his debut role and picked him as the "biggest highlight" from the "disappointing" film. Despite the negative reviews, the film did average business at the end of its run. Jumaih's other release of the year came with Fathimath Nahula's horror film ''4426 ''4426'' is a 2016 Maldivian horror film written and directed by Fathimath Nahula and Ahmed Sinan. Produced by Sinan under Crystal Entertainment, the film stars Mariyam Azza, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Ismail Jumaih, Sheela Najeeb and Mohamed Jumayyil ...'', where he portrayed the role of Hanim, an a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fathimath Sara Adam
Fathimath Sara Adam (born 22 April 2000) is a Maldivian film actress. Early life Before pursuing a career in acting, Sara became an active TikTok user, which enabled her to showcase her talent as a performer. In 2019, Sara made her acting debut in the web series ''Ehenas'', directed by Ravee Farooq. The show received significant critical acclaim and praise for featuring fresh talents including Sara's acting ability for delivering a natural and realistic performance as a dependable friend of a long-term victim of domestic and sexual abuse victim. She then starred in Ilyas Waheed's horror thriller anthology web series ''Biruveri Vaahaka'' as Ziyana, a mysterious woman who claims she can fulfill people's darkest desires. Upon its release, the series garnered widespread critical acclaim across various aspects, including its writing, direction, performances, and visual design, notably for its "skillful incorporation of horror folklore into an engaging visual experience". This was f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Azim
Ali Azim is a Maldivian film actor. Career 2010–2016: Early releases Azim expressed his interest in acting at a very young age. Before he pursued a career in acting Azim worked as a dancer and stage performer. He was first recognized by the audience for his facial expressions while dancing. While working in the Animation Dance Group, the team made a short children's film ''Lollypop'' with "no serious intention but for entertainment". The film which features Azim in a "forgettable" role did not much help to accelerate his career. This was followed by Abdul Faththaah's 5 episodes drama series ''Kaiveni'', starred opposite Mariyam Zuhura. In 2013, Azim starred in a small role as a gang member in Hussain Munawwar's second direction, revenge thriller film '' Dhilakani'' (2013) along with Ismail Rasheed, Niuma Mohamed, Mohamed Manik, Mohamed Faisal and Aminath Rishfa. The film deals with a man's tumultuous journey to seek vengeance and the demolition of family bond over a girl. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aisha Ali
Aisha Ali (born 10 May 1997) is a Maldivian film actress. Career In 2018, Ali made her career debut in Amir Saleem-directed social drama television series ''Lam'' opposite Ali Azim which received mixed reviews from critics where Ali's performance attracted mostly negative reception from critics for her "lack of natural acting, emotion and dialogue delivery". In 2019, she starred alongside Raufath Sadiq, Lamha Latheef, Hussain Nazim and Ali Azim in Maldivian first sitcom ''Karu Hakuru'' developed by Mohamed Munthasir. The series opened to mostly positive reviews from critics, although reviews for her performance were mixed; where Aishath Maaha from Dho opined that Ali needs to "improve her dialogue delivery". The following year, she collaborated with Shamin Nizam for ''Thadhu'', a three-part short film series developed by Madhoship Studio with regard to COVID-19 pandemic. It narrates the consequences of the outbreak and perception of lockdown and new-normal in Male' City, through ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariyam Shakeela (actress)
Mariyam Shakeela is a Maldivian film actress. Career 1992–2007: Early releases After completing her education in MCS and EPS, Shakeela married to comedian Yoosuf Rafeeu who was then a producer and news presenter at Television Maldives. A week after their marriage, Rafeeu requested her to feature in a film for a replacement of an actor who opted out of the film due to personal reasons. At the age of fifteen, she made her screen debut with the film ''Dhon Sanpa'', whose performance was well noted by critics and audiences. In 1992, Shakeela collaborated with Rafeeu for his drama film, '' Loabi Veveynee Furaana Dheegen'' followed by another collaboration with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his tragedy drama film ''Vaudhu'' (1993) which narrates the separation of a happy couple due to the societal differences. Yoosuf Rafeeu's award-winning film '' Haqqu'' was released in 1996, in which Shakeela was featured as Areesha, a faithful wife who suffers from an unhappy marriage. The film revolving around ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Rain Entertainment
Dark Rain Entertainment is a Maldivian production company based in Male' producing Maldivian films. Established in 2006, the studio has produced the first Maldivian films shot entirely in HD, 3D and on DSLR. History The studio's first feature film production was Moomin Fuad's suspense thriller film ''Happy Birthday'' (2009) which narrates the story of a simple man who receives a call on his birthday informing him that his wife and son have been kidnapped, only to be returned for a ransom. The film was a commercial failure, despite the positive response from the critics. Winning five Gaumee Film Awards and twelve Maldives Film Awards, the film was also screened at the Venice Film Festival. The company then paced their production more into a commercial phase with the family drama ''Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa'' (2010) starring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed, Ali Seezan, Mohamed Manik and Ravee Farooq. The film showcases discrimination against the islander ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuzuhath Shuaib
Nuzuhath Shuaib (born 14 September 1988) is a Maldivian film actress. Early life Nuzuhath Shuaib was born on 14 September 1988 in N. Manadhoo. She was working at Jelly Pizza when her friend, a film actor Ali Azim introduced her to the team of ''Malikaa''. Impressed with the brief meeting, she was roped in to play the title character in the film. Career Nuzuhath Shuaib made her film debut with Ali Musthafa-directed family drama ''Malikaa'' playing the titular role, Malikaa, a sidelined daughter who has been underappreciated for her doings while she manages to execute the whole responsibilities of the family. Featuring Ismail Zahir, Mohamed Jumayyil, Fathimath Azifa, Ahmed Asim, Ali Azim and Neena Saleem in prominent roles, the film met with mixed response from critics. Ahmed Nadheem, reviewing for ''Avas'' opined that "Shuaib's strong performance was an unforeseen circumstance in the film since such an acting was not predicted to be seen from her debut". Despite low expectations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariyam Majudha
Mariyam Majudha (born 18 March 1988) is a Maldivian film actress. Career Majudha made her film debut in the Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq-directed ''Hulhudhaan'' as Sama (2014) alongside Roanu Hassan Manik, which was a critical success. The film was later screened at the Venice Film Festival. Her performance as Sama, a drug addict, received a positive response from the critics. The following year, she appeared in the Ali Shifau-directed romantic film '' Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen'' opposite Mohamed Jumayyil, where she portrayed the role of Meera. The film, along with Majudha's acting, was critically acclaimed. In a pre-premiere review from ''Vaguthu'', Ismail Nail praised Jumayyil and Majudha's chemistry in the film and mentioned that she delivered each expression to "absolute perfection". The film was the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year, and was a commercial success. The following year, Majudha collaborated with Fathimath Nahula for 13 episodes television drama series, '' Umu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aminath Rashfa
Aminath Rashfa commonly known as Aashaa (born 16 September 1998) is a Maldivian film actress. Career After completing a diploma in aviation from a Sri Lankan-based institution, Rashfa moved back to Male' and was influenced by the TikTok trend, where she became an active TikTok user, which enabled her to showcase her talent as a performer. She was then offered to play a supporting tole in Ahmed Sinan-directed crime thriller ''Goh Raalhu'' (2019) which centers around the criminality and misdemeanor a young man has to deal with while trying to prove his truest intention of love. Upon release, the film received widespread positive reviews from critics; Aminath Luba of ''Sun'' called it a "five-star worthy blockbuster film" and wrote: "The fresh faces including ashfapulls their respective roles with much expertise". In 2021, she again worked with Dark Rain Entertainment for their romantic comedy web series ''Giritee Loabi'', where she played the role of Noora, the only child of a p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharaf Abdulla
Sharafudheen Abdulla (born 4 August 1991), commonly known as Sharaf Abdulla, is a Maldivian film actor. Career After completing his education in his homeland, R. Meedhoo, Abdulla relocated to Male' in 2010, in search of a job opportunity. After working at several jobs, he joined a local television channel VTV, where he featured in a drama series developed by VTV. His talent was noticed by director Ilyas Waheed, who offered him to play a significant role for his upcoming venture. Abdulla's first project was Waheed's crime thriller ''Nina'', where he was roped in to play the lead role against Nuzuhath Shuaib. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the release of the film got delayed indefinitely making the path for his other releases. He made his career debut with Ilyas Waheed's four-part anthology web series ''Mazloom'', which follows the lives of two survivors of alleged rape assaults. Reviewing from ''MuniAvas'', Ahmed Rasheed praised the performance of Abdulla and wrote: "Tho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Shifau
Ali Shifau (born 19 May 1977) is a Maldivian film director, cinematographer and editor. One of the most successful filmmakers in Maldivian Cinema, Shifau is the recipient of a number of awards, including seven Gaumee Film Awards, and four Maldives Film Awards. In 2018, the Government of Maldives honoured him with the National Award of Recognition. Career Ali Shifau collaborated with Moomin Fuad to direct the critically appreciated crime film ''Heylaa'' (2006) featuring a cast of Ismail Rasheed, Ahmed Mauroof, Zeenath Abbas, Lufshan Shakeeb and Abdulla Muaz. The film narrates the story of a fourteen year old ambitious boy who finds himself unknowingly being involved in the smuggling of a revolver. Apart from directing the film, Shifau worked as the editor and cinematographer, marking it as the first Maldivian film to be shot in high-definition digital video. Though the film received positive reviews from critics, it was a commercial failure. Shifau opined that its commercial sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
