''Giritee Loabi'' is a Maldivian

romantic comedy drama Romantic may refer to: Genres and eras * The Romantic era, an artistic, literary, musical and intellectual movement of the 18th and 19th centuries ** Romantic music, of that era ** Romantic poetry, of that era ** Romanticism in science, of that e ...

web series written by Ahmed Zareer and directed by

Ali Shifau Ali Shifau (born 19 May 1977) is a Maldivian film director, cinematographer and editor. One of the most successful filmmakers in Maldivian Cinema, Shifau is the recipient of a number of awards, including seven Gaumee Film Awards, and four Maldiv ...

. It stars

Mohamed Manik Mohamed Manik (15 October 1969) is a Maldivian film actor, director and makeup artist. Career 2002–10: Critical acclaim and breakthrough Manik rose to fame and prominence in the television industry and was applauded for his performance in a dua ...

, Aminath Rashfa, Mohamed Vishal and

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 ...

in main roles. The pilot episode of the series was released on 7 December 2021.

Cast and characters

Main

as Sattaru * Aminath Rashfa as Noora * Mohamed Vishal as Faizan *

as Ashraf

Recurring

* Ahmed Saeed as Faiz *

Hamdhoon Farooq Hamdhoon Farooq (born 7 April 1988) is a Maldivian film actor and dancer. Early life and career Farooq was born on 7 April 1988 in Male'. His parents, Ali Farooq and Mariyam Haleem are actors working in the film industry since 1997. He is the br ...

as Lamman *

Aisha Ali Aisha Ali (born 10 May 1997) is a Maldivian film actress. Career In 2018, Ali made her career debut in Amir Saleem-directed social drama television series ''Lam'' opposite Ali Azim which received mixed reviews from critics where Ali's performanc ...

as Fathun * Ummu as Hajja * Mohamed Faisal as Umaru *

Ahmed Sharif Ahmed Sharif (13 February 1921 – 24 February 1999) was an educationist, philosopher, critic, writer and scholar of medieval Bengali literature. He is recognized as one of the most outspoken atheists and radical thinkers of Bangladesh. Bac ...

as Sharaf *

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 la ...

as Naaz *

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 includin ...

as Shaazly * Mohamed Shivaz as Ilyas *

Hamdhan Farooq Hamdhan Farooq (born 3 June 1983) is a Maldivian film actor. Early life Farooq was born on 3 June 1983 in Ga. Dhaandhoo. His parents, Ali Farooq and Mariyam Haleem are actors working in the film industry since 1997. He is the brother of actor Ra ...

as Mahdy; Naaz's boss *

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 Sattaru's boss *

Ali Shazleem Ali Shazleem is a Maldivian film actor, director and producer. Career Shazleem made his film debut in the Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq-directed '' Hulhudhaan'' (2014) alongside Mariyam Majudha, which was a critical success. The film was later screened a ...

as Rasheed

Guest

* Ali Nadheeh as Irushad; Faizan's friend (Episode 10) *

Ali Shameel Ali Shameel is a Maldivian film actor and director. Career In 1986, Shameel took part in a stage-play titled CDS-6, alongside Kashima Shakir, Mohamed Rasheed and Chilhiya Moosa Manik which was appreciated among the audience and he continues to ...

as Faheem; Faizan's landlord (Episode 14) * Aminath Shaana as a customer (Episode 15) *

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 a doctor (Episode 15) * Ibrahim Shiyaz as Ibrahim (Episode 18) *

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 ...

as Shaira (Episode 22) *

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 depre ...

as Zubeydha (Episode 22) *

Mohamed Rifshan Mohamed Rifshan (born 7 April 1985) is a Maldivian film actor. Career Before pursuing a career in acting, Rifshan appeared in minor roles in short films and television series filmed in his home island, K. Thulusdhoo. In 2009, Rifshan appeared ...

as Masoodh (Episode 22) * Fensir Ibbe * Aminath Sham * Niusha * Azmee Adam Naseer

Episodes

Development

The project was officially announced on 11 July 2021 on

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 ...

's Facebook page. Filming for the series commenced in August 2021 with the actors, Mohamed Vishal, Aminath Rashfa,

, Mohamed Faisal and

. Filming was completed in October 2021.

Soundtrack

Release and reception

On 22 September 2021,

announced that the series will be premiered digitally on Baiskoafu at the end of year. The first episode of the series was initially slated to release on 20 November 2021, which was later pushed to premiere on 7 December 2021.

References

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