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''Thuhumathu'' is a 1993 Maldivian film directed by Hussain Rameez. Produced by
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in collaboration with Mapa, the film stars
Asad Shareef Asad Shareef (born 3 April 1964) is a Maldivian film actor and politician. Career 1982–2003: Acting career Shareef made his career debut with the film ''Beykaaru''. The film censorship process was completed on the night of scheduled date for t ...
,
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 ...
and
Reeko Moosa Manik Moosa Manik (born 9 February 1961) also known as Reeko Moosa Manik is a Maldivian entrepreneur and former actor and politician. He also served as the deputy speaker of the Maldives Parliament, and former chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Part ...
in pivotal roles.


Premise

Shareef (
Asad Shareef Asad Shareef (born 3 April 1964) is a Maldivian film actor and politician. Career 1982–2003: Acting career Shareef made his career debut with the film ''Beykaaru''. The film censorship process was completed on the night of scheduled date for t ...
), a hardworking teacher and headmaster of the school, has to visit Male' for an urgent work. Before returning to his island, he attends a music gig, invited by his friend, where the stage welcomes to a leading musician, Shifa
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 ...
, much to his surprise. In a flashback, it is revealed that, years back, Shareef and Shifa bond at her musical concert. Few days later, Shareef proposes to Shifa while his friend, Nihadh (
Reeko Moosa Manik Moosa Manik (born 9 February 1961) also known as Reeko Moosa Manik is a Maldivian entrepreneur and former actor and politician. He also served as the deputy speaker of the Maldives Parliament, and former chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Part ...
) practices his lines to deliver his affections towards the same woman. Nihadh becomes heart-broken when he discovers that Shifa intends to marry Shareef, though he hides his tears with a smile on his face. Shareef gets a job as a headmaster from a nearby island, and he relocates to the island with Shifa after marrying her. Few years later to their marriage, the couple is blessed with a daughter, Shifnan. Shifa retires as a musician and stays home as a housewife. One day, Nihadh visits them and convinces Shifa to continue her stage performance in the atoll in private to Shareef, to surprise him. She agrees to his terms, hoping it would prosper the couple with financial stability needed for Shareef to begin a business of his own. Their moments and gatherings were captured by a paparazzi, Joarey (Dhon Annaaru Rasheed), who brainwashes Shareef with half-baked narratives and pictures. His suspicions are confirmed as Shareef secretly follows his wife and friend to a guest house; allegedly planning their next music show. In rage, he throws her out of his house and forbids her from meeting their child. Minutes later, he gets an invitation to honor Shifa's next music show which proves him wrong but realizes that he has lost his love due to a false accusation. Ten years later, in the present, Shareef apologizes to Shifa for his action and behavior. Shifa initially refuses to be with him though she later is unable to control her emotions as he brings forth their daughter's sentiments. Realizing that their daughter believes her mother is dead, they finally come to a mutual understanding and he brings her home as Shifnan's step-mother.


Cast

*
Asad Shareef Asad Shareef (born 3 April 1964) is a Maldivian film actor and politician. Career 1982–2003: Acting career Shareef made his career debut with the film ''Beykaaru''. The film censorship process was completed on the night of scheduled date for t ...
as Shareef *
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 Shifa *
Reeko Moosa Manik Moosa Manik (born 9 February 1961) also known as Reeko Moosa Manik is a Maldivian entrepreneur and former actor and politician. He also served as the deputy speaker of the Maldives Parliament, and former chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Part ...
as Nihadh *
Aishath Shiranee Aishath Shiranee (born 16 January 1975) is a Maldivian former film actress. Shiranee is the recipient of several awards, including one Gaumee Film Award and three Aafathis Awards. In 2001, the Government of Maldives honoured her with the Nation ...
as Shareef's sister * Yumna Yoosuf * Ahamed Manik * Dhon Annaaru Rasheed as Ali "Joarey" Jaufar * Zaki * Yoosuf Moosa * Abdul Ghafoor * Ibrahim Fazeel * N.B Disanayaka * Baby Inaya


Soundtrack


Reception

Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics, where the efforts of the actors were praised for attempting to deliver the emotion and sentiments with their characters, though the weak screenplay limits their scope.


References

{{Reflist Maldivian drama films 1993 films 1993 drama films Dhivehi-language films