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Fahuneyvaa
''Fahuneyvaa'' is a 1998 Maldivian family drama film written and directed by Fathimath Nahula. Produced under Maapaa, the film stars Hussain Sobah, Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed in pivotal roles. The film marks Nahula's debut direction after working as an assistant director in '' Laila'' (1997). It received critical acclaim and was a hit commercially by screening twenty six housefull shows at cinema. Plot Ziyan Ali (Hussain Sobah) and Aishath Haifa (Jamsheedha Ahmed) are prominent stage performers and childhood friends turned lovers. Haifa was offered a course of voice training from Australia for six months and she hesitantly accepts. Bored at home, Ziyan decides to distract himself by visiting an island on his friend Ahmed's ( Ahmed Saeed) request. There he meets a deaf-mute girl Fazeela (Mariyam Nisha) and starts following her. They initiate a romantic relationship despised by her father. However, Ziyan marries Fazeela and breaks the news to his father but he decide to hid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 to a skin problem. At the age of twelve, she got married and a year later, they were blessed with their first child. Career 1994–99: Early releases and ''Haqqu'' At the age of fourteen, Nisha made her screen debut with the video song "Gendhanyaa Gendhavaashey" alongside Malik Mohamed. Featured in a television programme titled ''Mahrabu'' the song was liked by the audience topping several charts during the time of its release. Nisha played the role of Hana Shareef, a young girl who has been attracted by two siblings, in Hussain Adil's comedy drama film '' Dhehithehge Loabi'' (1995) alongside Abdul Rahman Rauf and Ahmed Sharmeel. The film tells a story of two brothers who fall in love with the same girl, which causes rivalry and misunders ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 feature in ''Hama Mihaaru'', one of the programs aired in the Dhivehi Rajjeyge Adu, where he took part in a total of eighteen episodes in a span of three years. During this period, a friend proffered him to star in the television comedy show; ''Bakhabaru'' alongside Fibo Ahmed Manik and continued to star in the show as part of the main cast. The Mohamed Hilmy and Ali Waheed directed film, '' Ihsaas'' was released in 1993 in which Manik starred as a guardian to an orphan boy who is being psychologically disturbed following a false arrest. This was followed by his collaboration with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his tragedy drama film '' Vaudhu'' which follows the separation of a happy couple due to the societal differences. Afterwards, he played the role of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamsheedha Ahmed
Jamsheedha Ahmed (2 December 1978) is a Maldivian actress. Career 1996–99: Early releases and ''Amaanaaiy'' Ahmed made her screen debut in 1996 with the video single titled "Nudhaashe Dhookohfaa Loabivaa" performed by Abdul Sameeu. Recalling her memories of the song, Ahmed said it was a "fun experience" accepted as a favor to her friend. With her "timid" behavior and lack of trainings, Ahmed "struggled" while performing the song. However, upon release, the song was accepted among the audience where she received several offers to feature in songs and film. A year later, she made her film debut alongside Mariyam Nisha and Hussain Sobah as the caring sister of an underprivileged talented vocalist in Amjad Ibrahim's '' Loabeege Aniyaa'' (1997). She next starred in Mohamed Ali Manik's '' Maazee'' (2000) alongside Ismail Wajeeh, Mariyam Nazima and Aminath Rasheedha which narrates the story of two best friends, a boy and a girl, who get separated at childhood and reunite as adults. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmed Saeed (actor)
Ahmed Saeed is a Maldivian film actor and director. Career 1997–2010: Debut and early releases On 13 June 1997, Saeed made his screen debut in a video single alongside Hassan Afeef and Mariyam Nisha. Afterwards, he played a role in Yoosuf Rafeeu's ''Dhiriulhumakee Mieebaa?''. He made his official film debut in Fathimath Nahula's debut direction '' Fahuneyvaa'' (1998), starring opposite Hussain Sobah, Jamsheedha Ahmed and Mariyam Nisha which portrays the love-conflict of a man between a prominent stage performer and a deaf-mute poor girl. Saeed played the role of Ahmed, a childhood friend of Ziyan who secretly marries two girls. The film was critically appreciated by critics and was a Hit commercially by screening twenty six housefull shows at cinema. Amjad Ibrahim-directed '' Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib'', starring Saeed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Jamsheedha Ahmed, Arifa Ibrahim and Niuma Mohamed was released in 2000. The film revolves around a woman who has been mistreated by her ste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hussain Sobah
Hussain Sobah (11 November 1972) is a Maldivian film actor, music composer and playback singer. Career In 1995, Sobah featured in Mohamed Shiyaz's '' Dhushman'' alongside Mariyam Nisha, Aminath Rasheedha and Hamid Ali in pivotal roles. In the film, he plays the character Riyaz, an underprivileged young man who loses his girlfriend over social discrimination. Hamid Ali's '' Badhal'' was released in 1996, in which he starred alongside Ali, Niuma Mohamed and Waleedha Waleed as a twin; a mentally challenged young man with an immature attitude. Sobah also appeared opposite Aishat Shirani in a Television Maldives production, '' Fun Asaru'' (1996) which follows two women; one searching for her mother and one fighting cancer. The following year, Sobah appeared alongside Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed as a middle-class talented vocalist in Amjad Ibrahim's '' Loabeega Aniyaa''. In 1998, Sobah starred opposite Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed in Fathimath Nahula's debut direction ''Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fathimath Nahula
Fathimath Nahula (born 22 June 1973) is a Maldivian film director, film producer and screenwriter. Early life In 1991, Nahula joined Jamaluddin school and worked as a teacher for four years. During the time, she spends most of her time in writing and developing stories. She then penned dialogues and stories for several films and television dramas produced by Television Maldives while publishing handful of them on different platforms including newspapers and magazines. Aiming to deliver the real emotions she write on the paper, Nahula decided to pursue a career in film direction. Career 1998–2009: Early releases and ''Yoosuf'' She entered the film industry as an assistant director on Abdulla Sujau's ''Laila'' (1997), which was based on a story she had earlier written though the screenplay was developed with the help of director, Abdulla Sujau. During the year, she was received the National Award of Recognition in the area of screenwriting. She then made her own directorial debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umar Zahir
Umar Zahir (22 November 1963) is a Maldivian singer. Early life and career Zahir began his career as a musician by joining several music bands in performing at resorts and events. It was then his talent was identified by music composers and producers, where he was offered to lend his voice for several of their compositions. His album series ''Hanhaara'' became a record-breaking album and its songs including "Erey Haadha Rueemey" and "Mooney Thee Hiyy Edhey" became chartbusters upon release. In an article published by ''Mihaaru'', Ahmed Adhushan wrote: "Apart from his soulful rendition of the songs, his performance becomes an instant attachment to the music lovers, for its emotional and meaningful lyrics". With the fading demand for studio albums, Zahir slowly become detached from the music releases. In 2014, he served on the National Honours Committee. However, in 2018, he formed a music band titled "Uzy" and made a comeback into the musical scene where he announced that he wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shifa Thaufeeq
Shifa Thowfyq commonly spelled as Shifa Thaufeeq (11 July 1970) is a Maldivian singer and a recipient of five Gaumee Film Awards The Gaumee Film Awards aka Dhivehi Film Awards are presented by National Centre for the Arts to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Maldivian film industry. The Gaumee Film Award ceremony is the oldest film event ..., three Aafathis Awards, one Maldives Film Award. She holds the record of maximum number of awards as a playback singer in Maldives. Early life and career Shifa Thaufeeq was born on 11 July 1970. She is the sister of notable local playback singers Sofa Thaufeeq and Asim Thaufeeq. Influenced by her brother and sister, Thaufeeq started singing at a very early age. In 1986, she initiated her career as a singer which resulted in her receiving several offers from music directors and producers to sing for their films and albums. In an interview from ''Avas'', Ahmed Hameed Adam commended her excellence for being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Huzam
Mohamed Huzam (23 May 1970 – 11 August 2022) was a Maldivian playback singer A playback singer, also known as a ghost singer, is a singer whose singing is pre-recorded for use in films. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras; the actual singer does not app .... Career In 1993, Huzam performed the song "Mulhi Jaan Hithaa" from the album ''Hiyani'' and later incorporated into the soundtrack album of '' Sitee'' (1993), which went on to become a breakthrough song for him which resulted in him having several music offers after its success. The same year, he sang the song "Loabi Maquboolu Nuvee" for the film ''Jazubaathu'' (1993), originating from the album ''Hiyani'' which fetched him the first Gaumee Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. His next album ''Havaas'' (1997) was also loved by the audience. After the songs "Vilaathah Ehvanee Ey" and "Liyefaa Vamey Hithugaa Thinan" from the film '' Aan... Aharenves ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Rameez
Ali Rameez (22 August 1971) is a Maldivian former singer. Early life and career Ali Rameez was born and raised in a family that included Rafiyath Rameeza Rafiyath Rameeza (23 March 1976) is a Maldivian singer. Early life Rafiyath Rameeza was born and raised in the "Rameez family" where several artists including Ali Rameez and Ibrahim Rameez were brought up and "ruled" the music industry. At the a ... and Ibrahim Rameez. He started singing cover songs at local resorts before singing in films and studio albums. Soon after, he became the most commercially successful and popular artists to have worked in the Maldivian music industry. In 2002, Rameez announced that he would leave music temporarily. Three years later, he said that he had quit music and "regrets" his involvement in it. Discography Feature film Short film Television Non-film songs Religious / Madhaha References {{DEFAULTSORT:Rameez, Ali Living people 21st-century imams Quran reciters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fathimath Zoona
Fathimath Zoona (20 October 1965) is a Maldivian singer and a recipient of several awards including one Gaumee Film Award and one Aafathis Award. Early life and career Fathimath Zoona was born on 20 October 1965 in Male'. During her childhood days, she frequently listened to old Bollywood songs and decided to pursue a career in music industry. In 1994, she participated in the "Basic Voice Training Course" which resulted in her receiving several offers from music directors and producers to sing for their films, albums, advertisements and national events. In 1998, her seductive rendition of the song "Uff Heevanee" in the horror classic ''Fathis Handhuvaru'' fetched her first Aafathis Award for Best Female Playback Singer. The following year, she released her debut studio album, ''Kastholhu''. In 2001, the Government of Maldives honoured her with the National Award of Recognition. Zoona received her first Gaumee Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer The Gaumee Film Award f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariyam Azza
Mariyam Azza (born 20 April 1989) is a Maldivian film actress. She is the daughter of actress Aminath Rasheedha and younger sister to actress turned director Aishath Rishmy Early life Born in Malé, Azza is the daughter of actress Aminath Rasheedha and the sister of actress Aishath Rishmy. She made a brief cameo appearance in the film ''Mithuru'', along with Rishmy, which was produced by her step-father Shiyam and co-starring with Rasheedha. In 1997, she starred alongside Rasheedha in Mohamed Ali Manik's '' Maazee'' (2000) which narrates the story of two best friends, a boy and a girl, who get separated at childhood and reunite as adults. Azza played the child role of Neeza, a high self-esteemed girl who disregard her own mother and childhood best friend. Career 2005–16: Debut and breakthrough In 2005, Azza appeared in a video single titled "Loabiviyya" alongside her sister, Rishmy, which became a chartbuster. She then appeared in several songs produced by her family production. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
