''Loabi Nuvevununama'' (''English translation'': If I didn't fall in love) is a 2002 Maldivian drama film directed by Ahmed Shimau. Produced under Mapa Films, the film stars
Mariyam Nisha
Mariyam Nisha (born 19 May 1979) is a Maldivian former actress.
Early life
Nisha was born on 19 May 1979 in Dh. Rinbudhoo. She recalled her childhood days as a "disturbing chapter" of life where she had to refrain from enjoying with friends due ...
,
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 ...
,
Mariyam Nazima, Moosa Zakariyya and Shimau in pivotal roles.
Plot
Lahufa (
Mariyam Nisha
Mariyam Nisha (born 19 May 1979) is a Maldivian former actress.
Early life
Nisha was born on 19 May 1979 in Dh. Rinbudhoo. She recalled her childhood days as a "disturbing chapter" of life where she had to refrain from enjoying with friends due ...
), a vulnerable woman relocates herself to
Male' with the help of Adam (
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 ...
) to flee from an arranged marriage to an old man by her step-mother. She was welcomed with great hospitality by Shakeel (Ahmed Shimau), a heart patient, and his sibling-like-friend, Ziyad (
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 ...
) who instantly falls in love with her. Shakeel's fiance, Nasma (
Mariyam Nazima), a greedy woman desperately planning her marriage with Shakeel in need of money, envies Lahufa and tries to spoil her relationship with Ziyad. Soon, he departs to India for a training. One day, Lahufa accidentally drops a glass on his feet, badly cutting his leg which worsens while infection spreads. The couple had to delay their forthcoming wedding which Nasma blames on Lahufa. After several tests, the doctors inform that the injury is beyond healing and advises him to cut off his leg to stop infection from spreading further.
Nasma cancels her wedding and lures Saud (Moosa Zakariyya), Shakeel's friend, in her trap accusing Shakeels has an affair with Lahufa. She accompanies Shakeel to Nasma's house where she reveals that she has no intention to marry a handicapped man. Misinterpreting a phone conversation between Shakeel and Ziyad, Lahufa believed Ziyad is having an affair with Shifana, a girl residing in India, hence agreed to marry Shakeel. A day after their wedding, Ziyad calls Lahufa and proposes her to marry him. Upon returning, he was devastated to discover Shakeel's situation and his marriage to Lahufa.
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 Ziyad
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Mariyam Nisha
Mariyam Nisha (born 19 May 1979) is a Maldivian former actress.
Early life
Nisha was born on 19 May 1979 in Dh. Rinbudhoo. She recalled her childhood days as a "disturbing chapter" of life where she had to refrain from enjoying with friends due ...
as Lahufa
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Mariyam Nazima as Nasma
* Moosa Zakariyya as Saud
* Ahmed Shimau as Shakeel
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Arifa Ibrahim as Nasma's mother
* Abdul Raheem as Nasma's father
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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 Adambe
Soundtrack
References
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2002 films
2002 drama films
Maldivian drama films
Dhivehi-language films