''E Bappa'' is a 2011 Maldivian family drama directed by
Yoosuf Shafeeu
Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, editor, writer, and director. One of the most successful filmmakers and actors in Maldivian Cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient of a number of awards, including eight Ga ...
. Produced by
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 featur ...
under Lantern Production, the film stars
Yoosuf Shafeeu
Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, editor, writer, and director. One of the most successful filmmakers and actors in Maldivian Cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient of a number of awards, including eight Ga ...
,
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 alo ...
,
Amira Ismail
Amira Ismail (born 4 October 1985) is a Maldivian actress.
Career
Ismail first filmed for a film titled ''Loabi Dhasvejje'' which was ultimately delayed and shelved. She then collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his romantic horror film ''Dhonkama ...
,
Fathimath Fareela
Fathimath Fareela (24 October 1984) is a Maldivian film actress.
Career
Fareela made her film debut in Ahmed Nimal's romantic film ''Vaaloabi Engeynama'' (2006), starred alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Afeefa and Fauziyya Hassan which was a c ...
,
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 featur ...
and
Mohamed Manik
Mohamed Manik (15 October 1969) is a Maldivian film actor and director.
Career 2002–10: Critical acclaim and breakthrough
Manik rose to widespread prominence in the television industry and was applauded for his performance in a dual role, Ahmed ...
in pivotal roles. The film was released on 31 May 2011.
Upon release, the film received mixed to negative reviews from critics and was considered a box office failure.
Premise
Hassan (
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 featur ...
) successfully lands a job as a sailor and considering his financial insecurities, leaves his three children and wife, Atheefa (
Mariyam Shakeela) to return after few years when he is financially stable.
After his departure, Atheefa prostituted herself and abandons her children. Realizing his grave mistake, Hassan divorces Atheefa and is forced to separate the children where he looked after his only daughter, Sheeza (
Amira Ismail
Amira Ismail (born 4 October 1985) is a Maldivian actress.
Career
Ismail first filmed for a film titled ''Loabi Dhasvejje'' which was ultimately delayed and shelved. She then collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his romantic horror film ''Dhonkama ...
) and his friend, Adamfulhu took care of his two sons, Liyaz (
Yoosuf Shafeeu
Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, editor, writer, and director. One of the most successful filmmakers and actors in Maldivian Cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient of a number of awards, including eight Ga ...
) and Iyaz (
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, ...
).
Years later, Atheefa returns to the family and starts brainwashing her children and in-laws while bad-mouthing about their father.
Atheefa and Liyaz's wife (
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 alo ...
) conspire to throw Hassan out of the house when an accident resulted in him being handicapped.
Cast
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Yoosuf Shafeeu
Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, editor, writer, and director. One of the most successful filmmakers and actors in Maldivian Cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient of a number of awards, including eight Ga ...
as Liyaz
*
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 alo ...
as Sabeeaa
*
Amira Ismail
Amira Ismail (born 4 October 1985) is a Maldivian actress.
Career
Ismail first filmed for a film titled ''Loabi Dhasvejje'' which was ultimately delayed and shelved. She then collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his romantic horror film ''Dhonkama ...
as Sheeza
*
Fathimath Fareela
Fathimath Fareela (24 October 1984) is a Maldivian film actress.
Career
Fareela made her film debut in Ahmed Nimal's romantic film ''Vaaloabi Engeynama'' (2006), starred alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Afeefa and Fauziyya Hassan which was a c ...
as Mazeena
*
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 featur ...
as Hassan
*
Mohamed Manik
Mohamed Manik (15 October 1969) is a Maldivian film actor and director.
Career 2002–10: Critical acclaim and breakthrough
Manik rose to widespread prominence in the television industry and was applauded for his performance in a dual role, Ahmed ...
as Yooshau
*
Mariyam Shakeela as Atheefa
*
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, ...
as Iyaz
*
Roanu Hassan Manik as Mazeena's father
* Maajidha as Nadheema
*
Ali Shameel as Sheeza's step-father (Special appearance)
*
Mariyam Haleem as Mariyam (Special appearance)
*
Reeko Moosa Manik
Moosa Manik also known as Reeko Moosa Manik is a Maldivian former actor and politician know as hanburu. He also served as former deputy speaker of the Maldives Parliament, and former chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Party. He was a member of ...
as Moosa (Special appearance)
*
Mohamed Rasheed as Adhurey (Special appearance)
* Abdulla Naseer as Alibe (Special appearance)
Soundtrack
References
{{Reflist
Maldivian drama films
2011 films
Films directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu
2011 drama films
Dhivehi-language films