''Zuleykha'' is a 2005 Maldivian romantic drama film written and directed by

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. Produced under Mapa, the film stars

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and Mariyam Enash Sinan in pivotal roles.

Plotline

The story is mainly based on the unconditional love of a father (

) towards his only daughter (Mariyam Enash Sinan). Shahid (

) a dedicated tailor working at a company owned by a rich businessman engages in a romantic relationship with the owner's daughter, Zuleykha (

) despite her father's detestation. Shahid was fired from his workplace and ultimately quits his relationship with Zuleykha considering the barriers between their social classes. On a visit to a nearby island, Shahid meets Ashiya (

) who instantly falls in love with Shahid. Contemplating that Ashiya can distract him from his memories with Zuleykha, Shahid marries Ashiya but his life takes a toll due to her insolent behavior. At the time of

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, she tried to abort their child only be stopped when Shahid promised her they will relocate to Male' sooner. Shahid fails to convince his father to allow them stay at his house in Male'. He return to the island, only to discover Ashiya having an extramarital affair with her ex-lover where Shahid exposed her truth to the whole island and divorced her. He moved to Male' with his daughter, Zuleykha (Mariyam Enash Sinan) and starts working at a hotel where the owner of the place allowed him to stay at his place being impressed with his dignity and honesty. Meanwhile, Shahid consults Dr. Suheil, (

Ali Seezan Ali Seezan (born 6 February 1977) is a Maldivian film actor, producer, director and editor. He has established a career in Maldives Film Industry and is a recipient of several awards, including two Gaumee Film Awards, and two Maldives Film Award ...

) who is Zuleykha's husband for having frequent

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s and coughing up bloody phlegm where he was diagnosed with final stage of

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. Shahid decided to hide the fact for Zuleykha and try to spend most of his time with her. However, on Zuleykha's

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Shahid died after giving his daughter's custody to Zuleykha and Suheli and left a note for Zuleykha, in which he advice her to be kind to everyone and always do good deeds.

Cast

as Shahid *

as Dr. Suheil *

as Fazeel *

as Zuleykha *

as Ashiya * Mariyam Enash Sinan as Zuleykha Shahid *

Ahmed Asim Ahmed Asim (born 29 November 1981) is a Maldivian actor, editor, director, and writer who has established a career in the Maldives Film Industry. Career Asim made his screen debut with a video single alongside Jamsheedha Ahmed. His first film re ...

as Hamid *

Aminath Shareef Aminath Shareef is a Maldivian film actress. Career Mariyam Shauqee's widely acclaimed family drama television series ''Kahthiri'' was released in 1998, where she played the role of the sister of an indolent mother. In 2005, she collaborated with ...

(special appearance) * Maryam Shafaza Shameem as Shahid's friend

Soundtrack

Accolades

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt11842418 2005 films Maldivian romantic drama films Films directed by Fathimath Nahula Dhivehi-language films