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Shhh (web Series)
''Shhh'' is a Maldivian horror web television series developed for Baiskoafu by Amjad Ibrahim. It revolves around the haunting of a newly married couple. The series is produced by Hussain Munawwar, Abdulla Hafiz and Mohamed Mirusam. The series stars Ahmed Azmeel, Sheela Najeeb, Zeenath Abbas, Ahmed Shaaz, Irufana Ibrahim and Mariyam Haleem pivotal roles. The first episode of the series was released on Baiskoafu on 10 May 2019. Cast and characters * Ahmed Azmeel as Sunil (5 episodes) * Sheela Najeeb as Ram (2 episodes) * Zeenath Abbas as Reesha (2 episodes) * Ahmed Shaaz as Alifulhube (5 episodes) * Irufana Ibrahim as Lucian (1 episode) * Mariyam Haleem as Lucian's mother (2 episodes) * Ali Nadheeh as Sunil's friend (1 episode) Episodes Development In April 2019, it was announced that Baiskoafu has collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for a horror web series starring Sheela Najeeb, Ahmed Azmeel, Zeenath Abbas and Irufana Ibrahim. Entire series was filmed in Hulhumale. In an inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horror Film
Horror is a film genre that seeks to elicit fear or disgust in its audience for entertainment purposes. Horror films often explore dark subject matter and may deal with transgressive topics or themes. Broad elements include monsters, apocalyptic events, and religious or folk beliefs. Cinematic techniques used in horror films have been shown to provoke psychological reactions in an audience. Horror films have existed for more than a century. Early inspirations from before the development of film include folklore, religious beliefs and superstitions of different cultures, and the Gothic and horror literature of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Mary Shelley. From origins in silent films and German Expressionism, horror only became a codified genre after the release of ''Dracula'' (1931). Many sub-genres emerged in subsequent decades, including body horror, comedy horror, slasher films, supernatural horror and psychological horror. The genre has bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amjad Ibrahim
Amjad Ibrahim Didi (born 11 September 1967), commonly known as Amjad Ibrahim is a Maldivian film director and screenwriter. Early life After completing eleven years of service in Maldives National Defence Force, Ibrahim decided to pursue a career in film direction due to his "fondness" towards film-making process. His first work as a director was Naifaru Dhohokko's video single "Maslahathu Neiy An'binney", followed by directing six songs for the television program, ''Maazeege Handhaan''. His first television drama, ''Maaburuge Usoolu'' was released in 1995 produced by the Maldives National Defence Force. Career Amjad Ibrahim wrote and released his debut-direction, a drama film ''Huras'' in 1996, which features Hassan Afeef, Mariyam Rasheedha, Vazuna Ahmed, Koyya Hassan Manik and Arifa Ibrahim in pivotal roles. The film which focuses on an immoral relationship between a teacher and a student was developed solely with the intention of winning Gaumee Film Awards though it failed t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmed Azmeel
Ahmed Azmeel is a Maldivian film actor, director and producer. Career 1999–2009: Music videos In 2004, Azmeel made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Shafeeu directed horror film ''Edhathuru'' (2004) which revolves around 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 made his television debut as a caring friend 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 Rasheedha and Mariyam Shakeela, the series was listed as one of the most successful television series. The following year, Azmeel again collaborated with the team of '' Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun'' for Arifa Ibrahim's another romantic televi ... [...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, 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 afterwards. In 2001, she gained wider recognition for the lead role in the romance '' Hiiy Edhenee''; a remake of '' Dhadkan'', followed by Abdul Fattah'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 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'' (2010) and '' Heyonuvaa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeenath Abbas
Fathimath Zeenath (born 14 August 1978), commonly known as Zeenath Abbas is a Maldivian actress. She has established a career in Maldivian films and is the recipient of a Gaumee Film Award. Making her screen debut alongside Reeko Moosa Manik in the song "Edheythee Reethi Moona", her first film release was Mohamed Rasheed directed drama film '' Kuhveriya'' (1998). She next starred in Mariyam Shauqee's acclaimed family drama television series ''Kahthiri'' (1998) followed by a supporting role in Ali Musthafa-directed ''Umurah'' (1999) and Amjad Ibrahim-directed family drama ''Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib'' (2000). She also collaborated with Ibrahim for his horror film '' Sandhuravirey 2'' (2004) before appearing in the critically acclaimed crime film '' Heylaa'' (2006) which fetched her a Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Actress. This was followed by a collaboration with Aishath Rishmy for the horror film '' Hukuru Vileyrey'' (2006) which garnered her first nomination for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irufana Ibrahim
Irufana Ibrahim is a Maldivian film actress. Career Ibrahim made her acting debut in a recurring role in the first Maldivian web-series, a romantic drama by Fathimath Nahula, ''Huvaa'' which initiated streaming in November 2018. The series consisting of sixty episodes and streamed through the digital platform Baiskoafu, centers around a happy and radiant family which breaks into despairing pieces after a tragic incident that led to an unaccountable loss. The series and her performance as the fiancé of a gang-member being arrested for murder were positively received. After the success of ''Huvaa'', Irufana starred in another web-series; Amjad Ibrahim-directed horror television series '' Shhh'' which consists of five episodes. In the series, Ibrahim played the role of Lucian, a victim of homicide. This was followed by Yoosuf Shafeeu's horror comedy film ''40+'' (2019), a sequel to 2017 released comedy film ''Naughty 40 Naughty Forty (Naughty 40 or N40) is a football hooligan fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariyam Haleem
Mariyam Haleem 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'' (1997) which follows devious woman who sunders her best-friend's upcoming marriage by creating false accusation and staging misleading ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hussain Munawwar
Hussain Munawwar (born 5 February 1998), commonly known as Kuda Foolhu is a Maldivian film director, cinematographer, producer and actor. Career In 2006, Munawwar starred as the character Kudafoolhu, a manipulative devil under the strict instructions of his master, in the first installment of Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed short film series, '' Vasvaas'' which proved to be a breakthrough for him with his humorous and child-friendly act. He reprised the role in several of his other ventures including ''Kudafoolhuge Vasvaas'' (2006) and ''Kudafoolhaai Paree Dhahtha'' (2007). His performance in playing the character fetched him a Maldives Film Award for Best Actor in short films category. In 2011, Munawwar starred as gangster in the Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama ''Loodhifa''. Featuring an ensemble cast, the film deals with modern social issues in society told from the different perspectives of the characters. Made on a budget of MVR 600,000, the film was declared a commercial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Web Television
Streaming television is the digital distribution of television content, such as TV shows, as streaming media delivered over the Internet. Streaming television stands in contrast to dedicated terrestrial television delivered by over-the-air aerial systems, cable television, and/or satellite television systems. History Up until the 1990s, it was not thought possible that a television programme could be squeezed into the limited telecommunication bandwidth of a copper telephone cable to provide a streaming service of acceptable quality, as the required bandwidth of a digital television signal was around 200Mbit/s, which was 2,000 times greater than the bandwidth of a speech signal over a copper telephone wire. Streaming services were only made possible as a result of two major technological developments: MPEG ( motion-compensated DCT) video compression and asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) data transmission. The first worldwide live-streaming event was a radio live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramadan (calendar Month)
Ramadan ( ar, رَمَضَان, ') is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which the Quran is believed to be revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. According to Islam, the Quran was sent down to the lowest heaven during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibreel to Muhammad. Therefore, Muhammad told his followers that the gates of Heaven would be open for the entire month and the gates of Hell ( Jahannam) would be closed.F.R. Shaikh, ''Chronology of Prophetic Events'', Ta-Ha Publishers Ltd., London, 2001 pp 3, 72, 134-6. Shaikh places the departure on Wednesday, 29 November. This is apparently calculated using the tabular Islamic calendar and then substituting Ramadan for Sha'ban in an (ineffective) attempt to allow for intercalation. * 21 Ramadan, Caliph Ali martyred. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serial Drama Television Series
In television and radio programming, a serial is a show that has a continuing plot that unfolds in a sequential episode-by-episode fashion. Serials typically follow main story arcs that span entire television seasons or even the complete run of the series, and sometimes spinoffs, which distinguishes them from episodic television that relies on more stand-alone episodes. Worldwide, the soap opera is the most prominent form of serial dramatic programming. In the UK the serial began as a direct adaptations of well known literary works, usually consisting of a small number of episodes. Serials rely on keeping the full nature of the story hidden and revealing elements episode by episode, to encourage spectators to tune in to every episode to follow the plot. Often these shows employ recapping segments at the beginning and cliffhangers at the end of each episode. The invention of recording devices such as VCRs and DVRs along with the growing popularity of streaming services has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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