''Mazloom'' () is a Maldivian four-part

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web series directed by Ilyas Waheed. Produced by Asim Ali and Ilyas Waheed under IFilms and Kazmik International, the series focuses on several societal issues. The first chapter, following the lives of two survivors of rape assaults, stars

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, Ahmed Ifnaz Firag, Sharaf Abdulla and

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in pivotal roles. The second chapter titled ''Zarrook'' starring Mohamed Mahil, Sharif and Nathasha Jaleel, narrates the story of a young child connecting with an imaginary friend. The third chapter titled "Minju" follows the life of a victim of domestics abuse (played by Thaathi Adam), who realizes her self-value when her husband (played by

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) was bed-ridden due to a stroke paralyses. The fourth chapter titled "Hintha" stars

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as the victim of human trafficking.

Cast

Chapter 1: ''Mazloom'' *

as Mariyam Zaha Zahir * Ahmed Ifnaz Firag as Ahmed Maahir * Sharaf Abdulla as Aidhin *

as Fathimath Zaushan *

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as Moosa Fathih *

as Investigator * Hassan Saamih Mohamed *Ibrahim Fairooz Adam Chapter 2: ''Zarrook'' * Mohamed Mahil as Mahil *

as Moosa Fathih * Nathasha Jaleel as Niusha * Ahmed Hameed Adam * Md. Parvej Alam Rana as Manik Chapter 3: ''Minju'' *

as Zaki * Thaathi Adam as Shamra * Zuwail Ali Thoriq as Yaan * Ali Nadheeh as Majidh * Hassan Saamih Mohamed * Samah Mohamed * Aminath Shamra *

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* Aishath Lahfa as Rau *

as Hamsha; Zaki's sister Chapter 4: ''Hintha'' *

as Hamsha *

as Zaki * Ali Usam as Aroosh *

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as Zara * Hassan Saamih Mohamed as Shaan * Aminath Shuha as Shaan's friend * Ahmed Shamaan Nazeer as Miqdaad * Aishath Lahfa as Rau; Hamsha's friend * Fathimath Latheefa as Zara's mother * Ali Yooshau as Yootte *

as Mariyam Zaha Zahir *

as Moosa Fathih

Episode

Development

After the success of the feature film '' Bavathi'' (2019), IFilms announced another venture in June 2021, a short film titled ''Mazloom'' produced in association with a newly established film production company, Kazmik International. The project was developed to encourage and support the hard working artists of Maldives during economically uncertain times with regard to

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. Child artist, Mohamed Mahil, who was roped in to star in the second chapter of the series was noticed by the crew from his audition tape to a horror short film. The third chapter of the series titled ''Minju'' was announced on 5 October 2021 with the cast

, Ifnaz's Ali wife, Thaathi Adam and child actor Zuwail Ali Thoriq. Filming for the chapter was completed in October 2021.

Soundtrack

Release and response

On 24 July 2021, it was reported that the first chapter of the series will be made available for streaming through Baiskoafu on 26 July 2021, on the occasion of Maldives Independence Day. The first chapter of the series met with positive reviews from critics. Ahmed Rasheed from MuniAvas praised the performance by each actor separately and noted the remarkable entry scene of

as a "stellar surprise". Further calling the film a "benchmark project", he was particularly satsitfied with the writing and direction of Ilyas and how he maintained the suspense of the film throughout the chapter. Similarly, the third chapter of the series was met with positive response from critics, where Rasheed was particularly pleased with the performance of debutant Thaathi Adam for "perfectly" portraying the character of a woman suffering from domestic abuse, along with the acting of actor, Farooq. The series was ranked third position at Baiskoafu Original Chart revealed on 3 December 2021.

References

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