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Loabi Nulibunas
''Loabi Nulibunas'' is a 2005 Maldivian television drama series developed for Television Maldives by Waleedha Waleed. The series stars Sheereen Abdul Wahid, Niuma Mohamed, Sheela Najeeb and Ali Seezan in pivotal roles. Cast Main * Sheereen Abdul Wahid as Usha * Ali Seezan as Imran * Niuma Mohamed as Fazna * Sheela Najeeb as Dheena * Zeenath Abbas as Shadhiya * Ahmed Saeed as Saeed Recurring * Aminath Rasheedha as Khadheeja; Usha's step-mother * Hassan Afeef as Ihusan * Koyya Hassan Manik as Dheena's father * Neena Saleem as Sofoora * Ibrahim Jihad as Shuad * Lufshan Shakeeb as Siraj * Hiyala as Lalla * Husnee Mohamed as Farooq * Chilhiya Moosa Manik Moosa Manik commonly known as Chilhiya Moosa Manik (30 January 1940 – 24 August 2021) was a Maldivian film actor and writer. Early life In 1977, while studying at Majeediyya School, Manik participated in the theatre play performed to celebrate ... as Hussain Saeed Guest * Hawwa Ibrahim as Hawwa; Shadhiya's mother (Epis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waleedha Waleed
Waleedha Waleed is a Maldivian film actress, choreographer, director, seamstress and politician. Career In 1989, at the age of fourteen, Waleedha Waleed made her screen debut with a video single directed by Musthafa Hussain. She went on to feature in several other video songs and films. Waleed had most recognition for her songs included in the ''Vasmeeru'' album, which was produced by ''Television Maldives''. In an interview with ''Avas'', Waleed mentioned; "What made me go a long way in my career is the belief that people cheer me as a good dancer though I am not trained in any dance style". She then featured in some of the films including Ibrahim Rasheed's ''Loabeege Thoofan'' (1991) opposite Reeko Moosa Manik. Her next appearance came in Ibrahim Rasheed-directed film ''Beyvafaa'' where she plays a blind orphan. Hamid Ali's ''Badhal'' was released in 1996, in which she starred alongside Ali, Hussain Sobah and Niuma Mohamed as a mentally challenged young woman with an immature att ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hassan Afeef
Hassan Afeef is a Maldivian film actor. He is celebrated as the actor being featured in the first Maldivian film and song. He is also noted to be the actor to have worked with most directors away from home and acted in most films that were shot abroad. Career In late 1979, Hassan Afeef, a cinema-goer used to watch several Bollywood films screened at limited cinemas in Maldives and imitate their acting afterwards among friends and family. A group of Maldivians including Afeef came up with the idea of making a regional film for the Maldivian audience though several obstacles emerged including incapability to secure finance and equipment. However, they were successful in acquiring a small camera which resulted in the first Maldivian song "Noorey Vidhee Moonun Roashan Ujaala" featuring Jim alongside Rahma. Shot at Sultan Park, the song was leaked prior its official release hence Afeef dismissed the project of making a film with the team. After three years, under the helm of then Minis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aishath Inaya
Aishath Inaya (15 May 1968) is a Maldivian singer. Early life and career Aishath Inaya is the mother of local performer and musician, Andhala Haleem. Inaya started her career in the music industry in 1987, by performing the song "Keerithi Lha Kujja" for the local band Zero Degree. Afterwards, she lent her voice for songs included in the album series of ''4 Hand'', followed by several stage shows. In 1995, the Government of Maldives honoured her with the National Award of Recognition. Inaya is mainly known for her soft, melodious and subtle songs. In 2018, she was ranked seventh in the list of the "Most Desired Comeback Voices", compiled by ''Dho?''. Discography Feature film Short film Television Non-film songs Accolades References {{DEFAULTSORT:Inaya, Aishath Living people Musicians from Malé 1970 births Maldivian playback singers Maldivian women singers 21st-century Maldivian singers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shifa Thaufeeq
Shifa Thowfyq commonly spelled as Shifa Thaufeeq (11 July 1970) is a Maldivian singer and a recipient of five Gaumee Film Awards The Gaumee Film Awards aka Dhivehi Film Awards are presented by National Centre for the Arts to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Maldivian film industry. The Gaumee Film Award ceremony is the oldest film event ..., three Aafathis Awards, one Maldives Film Award. She holds the record of maximum number of awards as a playback singer in Maldives. Early life and career Shifa Thaufeeq was born on 11 July 1970. She is the sister of notable local playback singers Sofa Thaufeeq and Asim Thaufeeq. Influenced by her brother and sister, Thaufeeq started singing at a very early age. In 1986, she initiated her career as a singer which resulted in her receiving several offers from music directors and producers to sing for their films and albums. In an interview from ''Avas'', Ahmed Hameed Adam commended her excellence for being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feridhoo (Alif Alif Atoll)
Feridhoo ( Dhivehi: ފެރިދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Ari Atoll, located on its eastern fringe. It belongs to the Alif Alif Atoll administrative division. History In centuries past, two male African slaves who had been bought by the kings on their Hajj trips to Mecca were formally released from slavery and were settled in this island. One of them was called Sangoru. He had been working for years at the palace in Malé before the ailing king released him in order to gain merit in the afterlife. The freeing of slaves before the death of the owner was traditionally a common practice among the very high nobility in the Maldives. Now there are many families on Feridhoo and in neighboring Maalhos who can trace their descendency to those two African ancestors. one of the most famous families amongst this family is Abdhul Razzaq's family famous for boduberu Geography The island is west of the country's capital, Malé. Demography References * Xavier Romero-Frias Xav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chilhiya Moosa Manik
Moosa Manik commonly known as Chilhiya Moosa Manik (30 January 1940 – 24 August 2021) was a Maldivian film actor and writer. Early life In 1977, while studying at Majeediyya School, Manik participated in the theatre play performed to celebrate the Golden jubilee of Majeediyya School. He then joined several other theatre performances as a hobby though his first priority lies in sketching and drawing, followed by writing. His most notable performance as a theatre artist includes his role as Viyazor; the administrative chief of the Kingdom of Portugal, Portuguese kingdom who invaded and ruled over Maldives. His work as a theatre performer was appreciated by the President of the Maldives, government of Maldives and he was bestowed with the National Award of Recognition for Performing Arts, National Award of Recognition in 1983. Career Manik made his screen debut in 1982 with a Television Maldives production titled ''Ghaazee Bandaarain'' where he reprised the role of Viyazor, which h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lufshan Shakeeb
Lufshan Shakeeb is a Maldivian film actor. Career Shakeeb made his film debut in Yoosuf Shafeeu directed horror film '' Edhathuru'' (2004) which appears Mohamed Shavin, Sheereen Abdul Wahid, Ali Ahmed, Shakeeb, Fathmath Neelam, Nadhiya Hassan, Ibrahim Sobah and Yoosuf Solih as eight friends who go on a picnic to a haunted uninhabited island and their battle for survival. The film garnered critical appreciation specially for its sound effect and was a commercial success. He rose to widespread prominence in the television industry with his performance as an affectionate son seeking vengeance for his family's downfall and the confound lover who loses his girlfriend due to a bad judgement in the Arifa Ibrahim-directed critically acclaimed television series, '' Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun'' (2005) which revolves around two best-friends involved in extra-marital affairs and who fail to practice their duty as husband and wife. Starring alongside Niuma Mohamed, Ahmed Asim, Aminath Rasheedh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibrahim Jihad
Ibrahim Jihaad Shavee commonly known as Ibrahim Jihad (born 30 November 1980) is a Maldivian actor. Career Abdul Faththaah's horror film '' Eynaa'' was released in 2004, which appears Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Shah, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi, Jihad and Nashidha Mohamed as six colleagues who go on a picnic to a haunted uninhabited island and their battle for survival. The film garnered critical appreciation specially for its technical department and was a commercial success. The following year, Jihad reunited with Abdul Faththaah for his romantic disaster film, '' Hureemey Inthizaarugaa'' (2005) cast along with Ravee Farooq, Mariyam Zuhura, Waleedha Waleed and Neena Saleem. The film, heavily relied on the effect of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake on the Maldives, received favorable reviews from critics though it failed to perform financially. Jihad played the envious brother who is ready to go extreme extent to destroy's his brother's career and life. In 2011, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neena Saleem
Neena Saleem is a Maldivian actress. Career In 1996, Saleem made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Rafeeu's award winning film '' Haqqu'' as a friend of Lamha, a promiscuous woman who falls in love with a married man. The film starring Mariyam Nisha, Reeko Moosa Manik and Mariyam Shakeela in lead roles, received positive reviews from critics. In 2000, she played the helpful friend of Nasiha, an attractive young woman in a relationship with a married man and a patient suffering from congenital heart disease in Abdul Faththaah's television drama series '' Dhoapatta''. Starring alongside Mohamed Shavin, Jamsheedha Ahmed, Sheela Najeeb and Niuma Mohamed, the series centers on unrequited love and complications of a relationship within and beyond marriage. The following year, Saleem played role of a college lecturer, in Hussain Adil's romance ''Hiyy Halaaku'' (2000) alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed and Sheela Najeeb. The plot combines two love triangles set years apart. The first ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koyya Hassan Manik
Hassan Ali Manik professionally known as Koyya Hassan Manik (25 April 1953 – 20 February 2021) was a Maldivian film actor and producer. Career 1989–2008: Early releases and first lead role with ''Ajaaib'' In 1989, Najuma offered him to feature in ''Hama Mihaaru'', one of the programs aired in the Dhivehi Rajjeyge Adu, where he took part in a total of eighteen episodes in a span of three years. During this period, a friend proffered him to star in the television comedy show; ''Bakhabaru'' alongside Fibo Ahmed Manik and continued to star in the show as part of the main cast. The Mohamed Hilmy and Ali Waheed directed film, '' Ihsaas'' was released in 1993 in which Manik starred as a guardian to an orphan boy who is being psychologically disturbed following a false arrest. This was followed by his collaboration with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his tragedy drama film '' Vaudhu'' which follows the separation of a happy couple due to the societal differences. Afterwards, he played the role of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aminath Rasheedha
Aminath Rasheedha (born 27 February 1967) is a Maldivian actress and director. Career 1993–2006: Early releases and directorial debut In 1995, Rasheedha appeared in Mohamed Shiyaz's ''Dhushman'' which features Hussain Sobah, Mariyam Nisha and Hamid Ali in pivotal roles. In the film, she plays the role Seema, a sympathetic doctor who falls in love with a blind man. Rasheedha made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Rafeeu's award-winning film ''Haqqu'' (1996) as Madheeha, a friend of Areesha who suffers from an unhappy marriage. The film starring Mariyam Nisha, Reeko Moosa Manik and Mariyam Shakeela (actress), Mariyam Shakeela in lead roles, received positive reviews from critics. She starred in Mohamed Ali Manik's ''Maazee'' (2000) 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 Zubeydha, the impecunious mother who sends her daughter to Male' seeking a prosperous future only to be deject ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fathimath Nahula
Fathimath Nahula (born 22 June 1973) is a Maldivians, Maldivian film director, film producer and screenwriter. Early life In 1991, Nahula joined Jamaluddin school and worked as a teacher for four years. During the time, she spends most of her time in writing and developing stories. She then penned dialogues and stories for several films and television dramas produced by Television Maldives while publishing handful of them on different platforms including newspapers and magazines. Aiming to deliver the real emotions she write on the paper, Nahula decided to pursue a career in film direction. Career 1998–2009: Early releases and ''Yoosuf'' She entered the film industry as an assistant director on Abdulla Sujau's ''Laila'' (1997), which was based on a story she had earlier written though the screenplay was developed with the help of director, Abdulla Sujau. During the year, she was received the National Award of Recognition in the area of screenwriting. She then made her own direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
