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Free Delivery
''Free Delivery'' is a 2023 Maldivian dark comedy film written and directed by Ilyas Waheed. Produced by Asim Ali, Amira Ali and Ilyas Waheed under Kazmik International, the film stars Thaathi Adam, Aisha Ali, Ali Raufath Sadiq, Washiya Mohamed and Ahmed Sharif in pivotal roles. The film was released theatrically on 4 November 2023. Cast * Thaathi Adam as Sana * Aisha Ali as Sana * Ali Raufath Sadiq as Billy * Washiya Mohamed as Julie * Ahmed Sharif as Siraj * Hazif Mohamed * Fazil Fayaz * Imad Ali * Hassan Saamih Mohamed * Ayya * Ahmed Shakir * Mariyam Waheedha as Sush * Fathimath Latheefa as Jay * Sam * Maishan * Fathimath Visama * Aishath Razan Ramiz * Saamee Hussain Didi * Ibrahim Fairooz Adam * Ahmed Ifnaz Firag as Firaqbe * Aishath Rishmy in the item number "U I Ah" (special appearance) * Ali Seezan in the item number "U I Ah" (special appearance) Development The project was announced on 29 April 2023 as the first feature film from Kazmik International studio and the thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilyas Waheed
Ilyas Waheed is a Maldivian film director, producer, screenwriter and editor Early life Inspired by his father's patriotism, Waheed inclined to pursue a career as an army officer. However, while studying in grade three, he was bedridden for three months due to a leg fracture, which led him to watch numerous movies, and ultimately changing his passion from military defense to film making and visual arts. After completing his GCE Ordinary Level education from Majeediyya School, Waheed joined Maldives National Defence Force to complete his bond term. In 2000, he joined Department of Immigration and Emigration, where he served as an Immigration Officer for around 8 years before quitting his job, hoping to attain further education. In 2011, he moved to Sri Lanka to study video and film productions and had to leave the course midway for personal reasons. After returning to Maldives, he joined VTV and served the company for four years prior to leaving Sri Lanka again to complete a course ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aisha Ali
Aisha Ali (born 10 May 1997) is a Maldivian film actress. Career In 2018, Ali made her career debut in Amir Saleem-directed social drama television series ''Lam'' opposite Ali Azim which received mixed reviews from critics where Ali's performance attracted mostly negative reception from critics for her "lack of natural acting, emotion and dialogue delivery". In 2019, she starred alongside Raufath Sadiq, Lamha Latheef, Hussain Nazim and Ali Azim in Maldivian first sitcom ''Karu Hakuru'' developed by Mohamed Munthasir. The series opened to mostly positive reviews from critics, although reviews for her performance were mixed; where Aishath Maaha from Dho opined that Ali needs to "improve her dialogue delivery". The following year, she collaborated with Shamin Nizam for '' Thadhu'', a three-part short film series developed by Madhoship Studio with regard to COVID-19 pandemic. It narrates the consequences of the outbreak and perception of lockdown and new-normal in Male' City, throug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washiya Mohamed
Washiya Mohamed (born 18 June 1999) is a Maldivian film actress. She made her career debut by playing one of the main roles in the sitcom web series, ''Thin Bibee'' (2019). She gained notice with the web series ''Ehenas'' and continued starring in several other notable performances including the role of a domestically abused girlfriend in ''Huvaa Kohfa Bunan'' (2020), rape victim in ''Mazloom (web series), Mazloom'' (2021), a politician's daughter in ''Dharaka'' (2022) and an vengeful mother in ''Mirai (web series), Mirai'' (2023). She received international recognition with the film ''Hehes'' (2022), where her role as an obsessed girlfriend fetched her the Best Supporting Actress Award at Karnataka International Film Festival. She achieved further success with starring roles in ''Kalhaki'' (2023) and ''Free Delivery'' (2023). Early life After completing nursey education at Maafannu Madharusa, Mohamed joined Ghiyasuddin International School, where she actively participated in seve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmed Sharif (Maldivian Actor)
Ahmed Sharif (born 31 August 1991) is a Maldivian film actor. Career Prior to acting, Sharif was more involved in the creative departments of the film where he served as a foley artist and a boom operator in Aishath Rishmy's romantic film '' Bos'' (2017). Impressed with the poster of ''Ehenas'' and thinking its a horror film, he contacted its casting director Rishmy who invited him to the audition of the series, where he was ultimately selected to play the role of Shinaz, a violent and short-tempered brother. Aishath Maahaa reviewing from ''Dho?'' praised the acting performance of the newcomers including Sharif. This was followed by Abdulla Muaz-directed segment ''Ruqyah'' from the anthology short film television series '' Hatharu Manzaru'' where he played the role of an exorcist. He then he collaborated with Ilyas Waheed for a four-part anthology web series ''Mazloom'' which was considered a "benchmark project" in the industry. Ahmed Rasheed from MuniAvas, reviewing its first c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmed Shakir
Ahmed Shakir (born 4 September 1991) is a Maldivian actor and editor. He initial worked with the Dark Rain Entertainment team in technical department, prior to starring in small roles from the production company including the romantic comedies ''Vaashey Mashaa Ekee'' (2016), ''Mee Loaybakee'' (2017) and ''Vakin Loabin'' (2018). He had his breakthrough performance in another production from Dark Rain Entertainment, the comedy film ''Maamui'' (2019) in which he portrayed a dangerous gangster. Following this success, he continued working in several web series including the comedy sitcom ''Rumi á Jannat'', the romantic comedy ''Giritee Loabi'' and the revenge thriller anthology ''Dark Rain Chronicles''. Career Shakir made his film debut in the romantic comedy ''Vaashey Mashaa Ekee'' (2016), produced by Dark Rain Entertainment and directed by Ali Shifau. Appearing in a small role, he did not receive much acclaim, as he was considered somewhat "lost" in the large cast. However, Ahmed N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariyam Waheedha
Mariyam Waheedha (born 5 September 1984) is a Maldivian film actress and a news editor. Career Prior to her acting career, Waheedha worked as a news editor. She made her film debut in the Ravee Farooq-directed web series ''Ehenas,'' where she portrayed the character Zidhu, a colleague of a bullied and sexually abused male victim. Her performance and the series received mainly positive reviews from critics. Aishath Maahaa reviewing for ''Dho?'' wrote: "Considering heis a , hehas done an outstanding job in the series". She then took on the role of Shiflyn, an enthusiastic and bubbly character in the office comedy sitcom '' Office Loabi'' developed by Amyna Mohamed. The series along with her performance received positive reviews from critics, where Ahmed Rasheed from ''MuniAvas'' praised Mariyam Waheedha's performance, highlighting the excellent integration of a unique concept for viewers. Following this, she made a brief appearance in Ali Seezan's web series ''Dhoadhi'', which na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fathimath Latheefa
Fathimath Latheefa is a Maldivian film actress. Career Prior to acting, Latheefa appeared in advertisements and small roles in few television drama series distributed by VTV. In 2019, she made her film debut in Ilyas Waheed's psychological thriller film ''Bavathi'' (2019), where she played the role of Zulfa, the mother hated by her daughter being accused of disrespecting her disabled husband by having an affair with another man. The film narrates the story of a woman who relocates to Male' after marriage and the strange incidents that follow afterwards. The film received positive reviews from critics, where Ifraz Ali from ''Dho?'' credited the film with a four star rating and applauded the screenplay for its "tight suspense" while Aminath Luba reviewing from ''Sun'' opined that ''Bavathi'' will go down the history lane as an "unexpected masterpiece". Her performance received mixed to positive reviews from critics, where Ifraz Ali opined that Latheefa struggled in "delivering the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmed Ifnaz Firag
Ahmed Ifnaz Firag (born 12 January 1985) is a Maldivian film actor, director, singer, television host, fitness instructor and photographer. Early life After completing his primary education in Jamaluddin school, Firag enrolled in Majeediyya School for his secondary education. During that time, he considered himself as an "introvert" who was too shy to showcase his acting skills, which made him firmly believe that acting would remain his "unfulfilled dream". After graduation, he worked in several small time jobs until he was a forensic photographer at Maldives Police Service. While serving his time at the police department, he had a keen interest in their annual "entertainment night" show, where he performed dance shows in front of big crowd. Since Firag had no intention to work at police for a lifetime service, he left the industry after five years of service. In 2010, he started working at a photography studio owned by one of his friends, which gave him the opportunity to fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aishath Rishmy
Aishath Rishmy Rameez (born 15 November 1985) is a Maldivian actress film producer and director. Early life Born in Malé, Maldives, Rishmy is the daughter of actor Aminath Rasheedha. She is the elder sister of actress Mariyam Azza. They reside in Vilingili since the early days when the island was made a satellite town of Male. Rishmy completed her secondary education from Aminiya School and accomplished her higher education from Centre for Higher Secondary Education. Rishmy made a brief cameo appearance in the film ''Mithuru'', along with Mariyam Azza, which was produced by her step-father Ahmed Shiyam and co-starring with Rasheedha. Though she is particularly known for her on-screen appearances, Rishmy is more interested in the production process. After graduating from Centre for Higher Secondary Education, Rishmy made her official screen debut in Yaara's production debut album ''Yaaraa'' (2004), where she was featured in three songs; out of which she had penned lyrics for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Seezan
Ali Seezan (born 6 February 1977) is a Maldivian film actor, editor, director and producer. He has established a career in Maldives Film Industry and is a recipient of two National Film Awards. Early life Ali Seezan was born on 6 February 1977. His parents Fathimath Waheeda and Abdul Rasheed are not active members of the film industry, though his father has worked in arranging stage shows for many events. He completed his studies at Madhrasathul Ameer Ahmed and Majeediyya School. He is a nephew of Maldivian actor and politician Reeko Moosa Manik. While studying he was an active participant in Scout and Cadet activities. During his early years, he found little interest to pursue a career in the industry, though he used to make videos at home for enjoyment. Career 1997–2009: Debut and early work Seezan's first work in the industry came as an assistant director in the film '' Maazee'' (1997) and he remained working behind the camera for over a year. It was then he decided to pur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bavathi
''Bavathi'' is a 2019 Maldivian psychological thriller film directed by Ilyas Waheed. Produced by Asim Ali, Ilyas Waheed and Ahmed Waheed under IFilms, the film stars Nuzuhath Shuaib and Ahmed Ifnaz Firag in pivotal roles. Plot Ibrahim aka Ibu ( Ahmed Ifnaz Firag), a fitness trainer visits an island for a training workshop where he meets an introvert, Shehenaz aka Shehe (Nuzuhath Shuaib) who is regarded as a prideful and slightly insane woman on the island. Shehenaz accuses her mother, Zulfa ( Fathimath Latheefa) is having an affair with Shakir (Mohamed Rasheed), disrespecting her handicapped husband, Manik (Ibrahim Fairooz Adam). The trip ends with Ibu marrying Shehenaz and bringing her to Male'. After marriage Shehenaz started to experience hallucinations. Ibu called an exorcist to find the cause. They followed instructions for seven days but nothing changed. On his friends suggestion Ibu installed a camera. While checking the recording Ibu saw Shehenaz scratching her should ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nina (2023 Film)
''Nina'' is a 2023 Maldivian crime thriller film directed by Ilyas Waheed. Produced by Asim Ali and Ahmed Wahyd under IFilms, the film stars Nuzuhath Shuaib in title role while debutant Sharaf Abdulla, Mariyam Rasheedha and Mariyam Shakeela feature in pivotal roles. Premise Nina, a gym and martial arts instructor, finds solace in a relationship with Hamdh, a friend. However, her life is disrupted by a dramatic event, leaving her beaten and broken. Nina must find revenge seeking justice for those responsible. Cast * Nuzuhath Shuaib as Aishath Nina Hussain * Sharaf Abdulla as Hamdhu * Mohamed Nial Naasih as Kaif * Mohamed Jumayyil as Zafar "Farey" * Hamdhoon Farooq as Ali "Albo" * Mariyam Rasheedha as Latheefa * Hassan Saamih Mohamed as John * Ibrahim Shaif as Simhadh "Sippalhey" * Hassan Sinan as Mode * Hassan Zaidh as Kaattey * Ali Yooshau as Ahmed Adhil * Nathasha Jaleel as Abidha * Aisha Ali as Marie * Ali Inaz as Asadh * Mariyam Shakeela as Shareefa * Adam Rizwee as Isse * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
