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Bibii
''Bibii'' is a 2024 Maldivian horror-comedy film written and directed by Shahudha Mahmoodh. Co-produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuwad under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Sharaf Abdulla, Mariyam Majudha, Sheela Najeeb, Ahmed Saeed, Aman Ali and Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim in pivotal roles. The movie combines elements of comedy and horror as it follows a married couple whose lives take a chaotic turn after moving into an allegedly haunted house. The film was released on 7 December 2024 and received mainly positive reviews, marking it as a notable debut for Mahmoodh as a feature film director. Premise Jannat and Ziyan, a loving couple living apart due to work commitments, decide to start afresh together in Hulhumale. Despite Ziyan's unease over unsettling rumors about the apartment Jannat chooses, he agrees to move in to support her. However, their new home quickly turns sinister as they begin to hear strange noises and feel an ominous presence lurking in the shadows. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheela Najeeb
Sheela Najeeb (born 7 September 1974) is a Maldivian film actress. She has established a career in Maldivian Film Industry and is the recipient of several awards, including one Gaumee Film Awards and two Maldivian Film Awards. She made her screen debut alongside Junaid in a music video "Nudhaashey Magey Loabivaa" and featured in several films thereafter. In 2001, she gained wider recognition for the lead role in the romance film '' Hiiy Edhenee''; a remake of '' Dhadkan'', followed by Abdul Faththaah's '' Aan... Aharenves Loabivin'' (2002) and his horror film '' Eynaa'' (2004). She received a Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing the iniquitous mother in '' Zuleykha'' (2005). She went on to establish herself as a leading actress of Maldivian cinema by starring in the horror film '' Zalzalaa En'buri Aun'' (2010) resulting in a Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress nomination. During the year played supporting roles in year's two highest grossing films, '' Niuma' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariyam Ashfa
Mariyam Ashfa (born 25 December 1982) is a Maldivian singer and actress. Career Since a very early age, Ashfa participated in Interschool Singing Competition where she received several accolades for the same. She made her career debut with the song "Dhan Dhan Dhan" from the album ''Rovvaanulaa'' (2006). A duet with Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, the song topped several charts upon release and her talent was recognized by the music composers. Even though "Dhan Dhan Dhan" was released earlier, her first recorded song was "Vindhaa Hithaa Jaanaa", another duet with Ghanee. Soon after, she rendered several songs and became a prominent name in the industry. Ashfa received her first Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Female Playback Singer with the song "Niuma" from the film '' Niuma'' (2010). The "pain" and "emotion" in her rendition were praised by the music critics. Apart from singing, Ashfa received several offers for acting performances which she rejected citing lack of "self confidence ... [...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 In book publishing, an anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler; it may be a collection of plays, poems, short stories, songs, or related fiction/non- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Rizwee
Adam Rizwee is a Maldivian film actor. Career In 2014, Rizwee made his film debut in the Aishath Fuad Thaufeeg directed art film Hulhudhaan in a minor role. In 2015 he was cast in Ali Shifau-directed romantic film '' Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen'' as a doctor, alongside Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha. The film, narrating the struggle and challenges a happily married couple undergo, was the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year, and was a critical success. The following year he starred in another Dark Rain Entertainment's production, the Ali Shifau-directed romantic comedy '' Vaashey Mashaa Ekee'' (2016) opposite Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha narrating the life of a happily married couple being separated due to the husband's crippling fear of commitment on his wife's pregnancy. His performance in the film fetched him a nomination as the Best Supporting Actor at the 8th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony. In 2017, Rizwee featured in the Ali Shifau-directed roman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maleeha Waheed
Maleeha Waheed is a Maldivian film actress. Career In 2016, Waheed made her film debut in Hussain Munawwar's '' Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee'' alongside Aminath Rishfa and Ahmed Azmeel. Critics gave the film bad reviews and considered her performance as Laila, to be "boring" while criticising the character development. Despite the negative reviews, the film did average business at the end of its run. At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards Waheed received a nomination for Best Female Debut award. Her next release of the year was Ali Seezan-directed romantic film '' Vafaatheri Kehiveriya''. The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics. Similar sentiments being echoed as to her previous work, Nadheem severely criticised her "weak portrayal" of the character and "bad dialogue delivery". Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmed Shakir
Ahmed Shakir (a.k.a. Sharkko Ammadey) (born 4 September 1991) is a Maldivian actor and editor. He initial worked with the Dark Rain Entertainment team in technical department, prior to starring in small roles from the production company including the romantic comedies '' Vaashey Mashaa Ekee'' (2016), '' Mee Loaybakee'' (2017) and ''Vakin Loabin'' (2018). He had his breakthrough performance in another production from Dark Rain Entertainment, the comedy film '' Maamui'' (2019) in which he portrayed a dangerous gangster. Following this success, he continued working in several web series including the comedy sitcom ''Rumi á Jannat'', the romantic comedy '' Giritee Loabi'' and the revenge thriller anthology '' Dark Rain Chronicles''. Career Shakir made his film debut in the romantic comedy '' Vaashey Mashaa Ekee'' (2016), produced by Dark Rain Entertainment and directed by Ali Shifau. Appearing in a small role, he did not receive much acclaim, as he was considered somewhat "lost" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmed Easa
Ahmed Easa (born 7 October 1985) is a Maldivian film actor. Career In his childhood, Ahmed Easa watched Bollywood films and imitated the acting of Sunil Shetty in stage performances. While watching his movies, Easa grew a fondness towards cinema and decided to pursue a career in acting "if granted with a chance worth holding for". He was first offered a role in Amjad Ibrahim's romantic horror film '' Udhabaani'' (2009) but he rejected it since he was "too shy to be in front of the camera with his current physique". However, he made his film debut two years later with Hamid Ali's '' Laelaa'' (2011) co-starring Yoosuf Shafeeu, Amira Ismail and Ali. The film revolves around two daughters who are forced into an arranged marriages by their parents. The film and his performance received a negative response from critics; "The newcomer is strictly average in his performance but he needs to be more confident in his moves and work on the dialogue delivery if needs to survive in the industry" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moosa Aleef
Moosa Aleef (born 23 December 1999) is a Maldivian film actor. Career Aleef initially gained recognition as a performer through social media platforms such as Musical.ly and TikTok, where he showcased his talent. He made his acting debut in 2022 with a brief role in Ali Seezan's romantic web series '' Dhoadhi''. The series follows the story of two troubled individuals whose fates intertwine as they cross the sea in search of love and affection. The series received mostly negative reviews from critics. In 2023, Aleef made his feature film debut with Yoosuf Shafeeu's comedy film '' Jokaru'' (2023). The film revolves around a trio of thugs pursuing a suitcase, leading to a series of comedic misadventures. Aminath Luba from ''The Press'' described it as a "laughing riot" and praised Aleef's performance, writing, "Aleef gave no space for criticism. Despite this being his debut film, he has stood out in frames shared with veteran actors". He later appeared in Aishath Rishmy romantic w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aminath Shuha
Aminath Suha Musthafa (born 7 May 1997), commonly known as Aminath Shuha is a Maldivian film actress and former TV presenter. Career Prior to acting, Shuha worked as a show presenter and host in several television programs from Ice TV. For her presentation in of the shows ''Loabin'' (2017), she was attracted to negative reception from the audience, due to her flirtatious behavior which she attributed as "required as per the concept of the show". She made her film debut with the second season of Ravee Farooq-directed web series '' Ehenas'' (2020) where she played the role of Zoya, a supportive figure to a bullied and sexually abused male victim. Ifraz Ali from ''Dho?'' reviewing the second season of the series noted her character to be "futile" and "holds no value" in terms of narration. She next starred in Mohamed Aboobakuru-directed family drama ''Sirru'' (2021) which received mixed reviews from critics, where Ahmed Rasheed from ''MuniAvas'' was generally in favor of the screenp ... [...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, '' U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariyam Haleem
Mariyam Haleem (born 22 April 1962) is a Maldivian actress. Career 1997–2010: Initial releases with small roles Haleem made her film debut in Abdulla Sujau-directed '' Laila'' (1997) starring opposite Ali Shameel and Aishath Shiranee as depressed mother whose daughter was snatched off from her at a very young age. The same year, Haleem starred in Mohamed Ali Manik's '' Maazee'' (2000) alongside Ismail Wajeeh, Jamsheedha Ahmed, Mariyam Nazima and Aminath Rasheedha which narrates the story of two best friends, a boy and a girl, who get separated at childhood and reunite as adults. Rasheedha played the role of Saeedha, the impecunious mother of Ahmed Imran, portrayed by Ismail Wajeeh, who plays hard to win his childhood friend. Also, she starred opposite Reeko Moosa Manik, Hassan Afeef, Niuma Mohamed and Mariyam Nazima in Easa Shareef-directed '' Emme Fahu Dhuvas'' (2000) which follows devious woman who sunders her best-friend's upcoming marriage by creating false accusati ... [...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 island ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
