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Hassan Ilham
Hassan Ilham is a Maldivian singer. Career Ilham made his career debut in the late 1990s though his professional career is noted to be initiated in the year 2000 with the studio album ''Hamaroalhi'' where he rendered ten songs for it. The following year, he released the song "Yaaraage Moonu Ma Dhusheemey" from the album ''Mendhan'' and "Rey Nidheegaa E Fenunu HUvafeneh" from the album ''Huvafen'', which were marked as his breakthrough performances in his career. The song being a chartbuster leads him to be a prominent voice in the industry where several music directors and producers roped him to lend his voice for several upcoming film releases and studio albums. In 2010, Ilham appeared as a vocal coach in the local singing reality show ''Voice of Maldives'' for its two seasons. Though all his participants get eliminated early in the competition in its first season, the following season was a fruitful challenge for him, where the title was awarded to one of his participants. Afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Music
Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form during the mid-1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom. The terms ''popular music'' and ''pop music'' are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many disparate styles. During the 1950s and 1960s, pop music encompassed rock and roll and the youth-oriented styles it influenced. ''Rock'' and ''pop'' music remained roughly synonymous until the late 1960s, after which ''pop'' became associated with music that was more commercial, ephemeral, and accessible. Although much of the music that appears on record charts is considered to be pop music, the genre is distinguished from chart music. Identifying factors usually include repeated choruses and hooks, short to medium-length songs written in a basic format (often the verse-chorus structure), and rhythms or tempos that can be easily danced to. Much pop music also borrows elements from other styles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fazeela Amir
Fazeela Amir (16 December 1969) is a Maldivian singer. Early life Fazeela Amir was born and raised in the "Amir family" where several artists including Ahmed Amir and Ibrahim Amir were brought up and "ruled" the music industry. She made her career debut with the album ''Hiyy Fahi'' where she lent her voice for eleven songs in the album. This resulted in her receiving several offers from music directors and producers to sing for their films and albums before making her breakthrough with her "high-pitched" rendition of the songs in the 1994 released film '' Dheriyaa''. Her duets with Ali Rameez are well noted in the industry and maximum duets with Rameez are recorded by Amir. In 1998, the Government of Maldives honoured her with the National Award of Recognition. She remained as one of the most commercially successful and popular local artists till 2004, where the local scene of studio albums continued to trend downward. At the 3rd Gaumee Film Awards The Gaumee Film Awards ak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiyy Vindhaa Nulaa
''Hiyy Vindhaa Nulaa'' is a 2011 Maldivian romantic drama film produced and directed by Mohamed Aboobakuru. Produced by Emboo Maa Studio, the film stars Shafiu Mohamed, Mariyam Naajee, Muslima Abdulla and Mariyam Afeefa in pivotal roles. The film was released on 2 February 2011. Synopsis Maisha (Mariyam Naajee), the mother of two children is diagnosed with a blood trauma which devastates her caring husband, Shafiu Mohamed (Visham). Counting her last days, Maisha requests Visham to marry another woman and to settle with his life before she dies. Hesitated, Visham marries his ex-girlfriend, Suzy (Muslima Abdulla) Cast * Shafiu Mohamed as Visham * Mariyam Naajee as Maisha * Muslima Abdulla as Suzy * Aishath Rafa Rashadh * Ahmed Zaul Rasheed * Mariyam Afeefa Mariyam Afeefa (born 29 July 1983) is a Maldivian actress. She has established a career in Maldivian films and is the recipient of several awards, including two Gaumee Film Awards. She was featured in listings of the nation' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heyonuvaane
''Heyonuvaane'' () is a 2010 drama film directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu. Written and produced by Fathimath Nahula under Crystal Entertainment, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Fathimath Fareela and Sheela Najeeb in pivotal roles. The film was released on 28 December 2010. Cast * Yoosuf Shafeeu as Ziya * Fathimath Fareela as Rizna Zareer * Sheela Najeeb as Muna * Maani as Maani * Lufshan Shakeeb as Nasheed * Mohamed Faisal as Dr. Latheef * Koyya Hassan Manik as Hamid * Fauziyya Hassan as Muna's mother * Aminath Rasheedha as Ziyad's mother Soundtrack Release and response Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics. Ahmed Naif from ''Sun'' displeased with its predictable storyline wrote: "The use of flashbacks and character introduction was lame. Neither the order of scenes nor its transactions are worth being mentioned. The only good thing about this movie is Sheela Najeeb Sheela Najeeb (born 7 September 1974) is a Maldivian film actress. She has established a car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jinni (film)
''Jinni'' is a 2010 Maldivian horror film directed by Abdul Faththaah. Produced by Ahmed Sharan Hassan under Dash Studio, the film stars Ali Seezan, Mariyam Afeefa and Amira Ismail in pivotal roles. The film was released on 28 January 2010. The film is based on a true stories that occurred in an island of Maldives. The entire film is shot at B. Kamadhoo. The film took eight months to be completed and ready for release. Plot The film starts with the scene Javid (Ali Seezan) and his father quarreling about his wedding proposal to a girl named Nasiha (Amira Ismail), who is the daughter of Javid's father's friend. His mother (Aminath Rasheedha) convinced him to marry Nasiha, though she is aware of the fact that Seezan has been chased by a spirit and it won't allow him to marry anyone. Afterwards, his mother handed over a piece of paper to him. The film is presented in a nonlinear narrative, jumping between the present and past. In the flashbacks it reveal the past incidents which have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumthaz Moosa
Mumthaz Moosa is a Maldivian former singer. Career Mumthaz was first heard in the early 2000s where he appeared in some of the local stage shows being performed at that time. After his talent was recognized by the music directors, he was offered to record several songs for studio albums and feature films where the songs "Reydhuvaa Gunamun" from ''Rasfarihi'' (2003) and "Hibakuramey" from ''Saahil'' (2004) were some of his earlier releases in his professional career. His precise rendition of the songs "Fenna Hin'dhu Konme Thaakun" from ''Hiyy Dheefaa'' (2005) and "Ulhe Ulhefa" from ''Ulhe Ulhefa'' (2005) turns to be a major breakthrough in his career. He then lent his voice for the song "Loabivaayaanulaa" from the film ''Zuleykha'' (2005) which is considered as one of the biggest hits in his career. At the 6th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, Moosa received two nominations as Best Male Playback Singer; one for his emotional and sorrowful rendition of the song "Hiyy Rovvaanulaashey" f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loaiybahtakaa
''Loaiybahtakaa'' (English Translation: For love) is a 2009 Maldivian romantic film written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu. Produced by Mohamed Afrah under Eupe Productions, the film stars Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Fathimath Fareela and Mohamed Faisal in pivotal roles. Plot Majid ( Ahmed Nimal) receives the news of Arifa's (Aminath Shareef) sudden illness who has been diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease. He promptly visits her and she makes him promise to look after their son, Najah, whose parenthood is being hidden to the world and has been forcibly relocated to another island two months back. Majid's wife, Sharmeela ( Fauziyya Hassan) reluctantly agrees to welcome his son to their home although she announced her detestation. Najah, unable to survive criticism and verbal abuse from his step mother agrees to go back to his island and stays at Guraidhoo Centre. Years later, Najah (Yoosuf Shafeeu) has been released from the Centre and Majid takes him back to his house. Majid and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aminath Shaufa Saeed
Aminath Shaufa Saeed (9 November 1990) is a Maldivian singer. Career In 2007, Saeed appeared in one of the Television Maldives-created singing series shows, ''Thihan'dhaanugai'', where she performed a cover of the song "Eynee Loabi", originally performed by Masodi Hassan Khaleel. Her voice was regarded as "somber", "husky" and "closed" yet "soulful", mostly comfortable in the lower vocal range. In 2008, she was nominated as the "Voice of Maldives", a singing competition where the winner gets to show up in Voice of India. She performed in the succeeding shows of ''Ehan'dhaanugai'' series including ''Thihan'dhaanugai Remix'' (2008) and ''Ehan'dhaanugai Duet'' (2009), where she rendered a remix cover version of the song "Vindhaa Hithaa" originally performed by Sultans Band, for the former and a duet song "Balamun Midhaa" for the latter with Ahmed Amir. She next performed the slow paced romantic song "Vindhu Hithaa" for the film ''E Dharifulhu'' (2009), alongside Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udhabaani
''Udhabaani'' () is a 2009 Maldivian romantic horror feature film directed by Amjad Ibrahim. Produced by Hamid Ali under Learner's Production, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Amira Ismail, Hamid Ali and Aminath Shareef in pivotal roles. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics, although it performed well at the box office, making it Ibrahim's most successful venture. Plot Lathaa (Amira Ismail) is a school student who belongs to the inferior social class where her parents, Adamfulhu (Hamid Ali) and Mariyam Manike (Aminath Shareef), work all day to earn an income hoping to sustain basic necessities. One night, Adamfulhu goes fishing and is dragged into the sea by a supernatural force. Concerned about him, Mariyam Manike searches for him and finds him at the fishing spot sitting idle. On his return, Lathaa and Mariyam Manike observe differences in his habits; forgetting his daily chores and distancing himself from religious acts. Lathaa, who is in a romantic relatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoosuf
''Yoosuf'' is a 2008 Maldivian romantic drama film written and directed by Fathimath Nahula. Produced under Crystal Entertainment, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Nimal and Ahmed Lais Asim in pivotal roles. The film received widespread critical acclaim and was one of the Maldivian all-time highest grossing films. The film was Maldivian official entry at 2009 SAARC Film Festivals and holds the privilege of being the opening movie of the festival. Plot Yasir (Ahmed Nimal) reluctantly accepts a mute and deaf man, Yoosuf Ali (Yoosuf Shafeeu) as a servant at his house. His daughters, Usha Yasir (Niuma Mohamed) and Leesa (Zeenath Abbas) have a hard time welcoming a man as an attendant. Realizing their detestation towards him, their grandmother (Fauziyya Hassan) tried to kick him out of the house but Usha ultimately stopped her, sympathizing about his unfortunate situation. As times fly, Usha and Yoosuf shares a romantic attraction towar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Abdul Ghanee
Mohamed Abdul Ghanee (born 15 April 1978), commonly known as Theyravaa is a Maldivian singer and songwriter. Early life and career Born to a musical family, Ghanee had no interest in music even when his siblings spend their time in jamming and singing. While studying at Madhrasathul Ifthithaah, he participated in the Inter-house singing competition, on a request by his elder brother. His performance was well noted by judges and received several prizes. The success was followed by his next performance, the song "Theyravaa" which caught the attention of a member from the local music band Zero Degree Atoll, who insisted him to perform a different version of the song in the ''Fannaanunge Muzikee Eid Show'' (1992). The version, which marks his first break in the industry, was loved by the audience and he was considered "a promising singer". At the age of fourteen, Ghanee relocated to Male' and was enrolled to Ahmadhiyya International School and later to Malé English School which a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaaloabi Engeynama
''Vaaloabi Engeynama'' is a 2006 Maldivian romantic film directed by Ahmed Nimal. Produced by Abdul Faththaah under Red Production, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Afeefa, Fathimath Fareela and Ali Riyaz in pivotal roles. It was based on Aishath Neena's novel ''Viremundhaa Hiyy''. Premise Ali Shiham (Yoosuf Shafeeu) was seven years old when his father died and his mother married to a heart patient, Abdul Rasheed (Koyya Hassan Manik) who hailed up them in good health and prosperity. Ever since, his daughter, Aminath Niha (Mariyam Afeefa) and Shiham spend time together and grew us best friends. On her father's deathbed, he wished both Shiham and Niha to marry each other which created an altercation between them. Shiham who is already in a relationship with Azu (Fathimath Fareela) agreed to marry Niha on a mutual understanding that their marriage is solely intended to please Niha's father and they will separate when he dies. As days pass by, Niha slowly feel herself being attra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
