''Giridha'' is Maldivian

comedy drama Comedy drama (also known by the portmanteau dramedy) is a hybrid genre of works that combine elements of comedy and Drama (film and television), drama. In film, as well as scripted television series, serious dramatic subjects (such as death, il ...

web series written and directed by

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 cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...

. It stars

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 Ibra ...

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 aud ...

and Ali Usam in main roles. The film follows three friends who move to Male' in hopes of finding work and struggle to pay their rent. They befriend their leaser and plan on following their lifelong dream of working in the film industry. The pilot episode of the series was released on 7 September 2021.

Cast and characters

Main

as Ibrahim Jinah *

as Ayaaz * Ali Usam as Mafaaz

Recurring

Aminath Noora Aminath Noora (born 11 February 1986) is a Maldivian actress. Career In 2004, Noora made her screen debut with a video single directed by Mohamed Niyaz and rendered by Fazeela Amir. Titled "Jaadhooga Jeheyney", the song topped several charts and ...

as Madam Fathun * Shima as Rosemeen *

Ahmed Ziya Ahmed Ziya (born 4 February 1981) is a Maldivian film actor, editor and director. Career In 2002, Ziya played the love interest of an ill-treated outsider in Abdul Faththaah's '' Fahu Fiyavalhu''. Afterwards, he played small roles in other televi ...

as Rameez *

Mohamed Afrah Mohamed Afrah Hassan, commonly known as Mohamed Afrah (17 January 1974 – 7 April 2019) was a Maldivian film actor and producer. Career Afrah was featured in the most successful Maldivian film of 2000, Ahmed Nimal's horror classic ''Zalzalaa'', ...

as Zumarrath

Guest

* Ansham Mohamed as Rozy (Episode 4) * Shana as Rozaina (Episode 7) * Shifana as Roziana (Episode 8) *

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 ...

as Vasanti (Episode 11) * Mohamed Faisal as Director Sibzaud (Episode 13) * Hussain Shibau as Boogle Master (Episode 15)

Episodes

Development

After the project was put in halt for several months, director

resumed shooting of the film, following the positive feedback from Multi Screen. The series was developed as a mix of sitcom comedy and casual comedy. The project was re-announced on 7 August 2021, with several actors from Shafeeu's previous directorial venture, ''Avahteriyaa'' (2021).

Release and reception

The pilot episode of the series was made available for streaming on Baiskoafu on 7 September 2021, to positive reviews from critics.

References

{{Reflist Serial drama television series Maldivian television shows Maldivian web series