''Reysham'' is a Maldivian television series directed by

Abdul Faththaah Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom (born 6 December 1971), commonly known as Abdul Faththaah is a Maldivian film director, producer, editor, screenwriter and choreographer. One of the most successful filmmakers in Maldivian Cinema, Faththaah is the re ...

and Mohamed Rasheed. Written by Moosa Saaid and distributed through the television channel

Television Maldives Television Maldives is the public service broadcasting TV channel of the Maldives. It was formed on March 29, 1978. In 2009, the management of Television Maldives (TVM) and national radio, Dhivehiraajjeyge Adu Voice_of_Maldives">nowiki/>Voice_o ...

, the series 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 ...

, Ahmed, Assad Shareef, Shareef and

Aminath Rasheedha Aminath Rasheedha (born 27 February 1967) is a Maldivian actress and director. Career 1993–2006: Early releases and directorial debut In 1995, Rasheedha appeared in Mohamed Shiyaz's ''Dhushman'' which features Hussain Sobah, Mariyam Nisha and ...

in main roles.

Cast

Main

as Zulfa * Ahmed as Yazdhan * Asad Shareef as Nasih * Shareef as Ahusan *

as Athifa; Zulfa's mother *

Fauziyya Hassan Fauziyya Hassan (8 January 1942 – 31 August 2022) was a Maldivian film actress. She made her film debut in ''Sidha'' in 1985. In 1994 she was arrested by the Indian police on espionage charges relating to the Indian Space Research Organisati ...

as Sakeena *

Waleedha Waleed Waleedha Waleed is a Maldivian film actress, choreographer, director, seamstress and politician. Career In 1989, at the age of fourteen, Waleedha Waleed made her screen debut with a video single directed by Musthafa Hussain. She went on to feature ...

as Shaahidha * Adam Manik as Shakir; Zulfa's father * Mariyam Shakeela as Mariyam * Mariyam Rasheedha as Zahira; Yazdhan's mother * Aishath Shiznee as Riyasha

Recurring

* Afeef as Nazim * Nooma Ibrahim as Nashwa * Satthar Ibrahim Manik as Mariyam's father * Shauzoon as Sameer * Anee as Amira; Zulfa's colleague * Hasifa as Azma; Zulfa's colleague * Ashraf Nu'uman as Shahidh *

Mariyam Nazima Mariyam Nazima is a Maldivian film actress. Early life Mariyam Nazima was born in Male', Maldives. She made her screen debut with an advertisement. Afterwards, she was seen in the video single, "Fennaathee Balanyaa Loabin" directed by Abdulla Shu ...

as Jeelan * Sakeena as Ahusan's mother * Abdulla Faisal as Nabeel * Athifa as Liva; Zulfa's younger sister * Mohamed Rasheed as Nashid; Yazdhan's father

Guest

* Yazan as Unaish *

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 a magistrate * Shareefa as Mariyam's mother * Ahmed Saeed as Nasih's friend (Episode 4) * Aishath Hanim * Nazumee as Majid * Mohamed Abdulla (Special appearance in the song medley; Episode 9) *

Aishath Gulfa Aishath Gulfa is a Maldivian film actress. She made her screen debut in 1999 with the video single "Nala Nala Dhanvaru Feni". Afterwards, she played supporting roles in several films including '' Kaiveneege Furathama Rey'' (1999), ''Ajaaib'' (2000 ...

(Special appearance in the song medley; Episode 9)

Episodes

Soundtrack

Response

The series was released in 2000. Upon release, it received positive reviews from critics and viewers. Sajid Abdulla reviewing from ''MuniAvas'' selected the series in the "Top 10 best television series of all time" and wrote: "The series will remain one of the best direction by

. Known for its emotional storyline and superb acting, the acting by Nisha in the series is her career-best". The theme song of the series was a chartbuster and was "unbeatable" even after its cover versions".

References

{{Reflist Serial drama television series Maldivian television shows