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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] |
Hulhudheli (Dhaalu Atoll)
Hulhudheli (Dhivehi: ހުޅުދެލި) is one of the inhabited islands of Dhaalu Atoll. People of Hulhudheli are among the most skilled silversmiths in the Maldives. Geography The island is southwest of the country's capital, Malé Malé (, ; dv, މާލެ) is the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. With a population of 252,768 and an area of , it is also one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The city is geographically located at the southern .... Demography References Islands of the Maldives {{Maldives-geo-stub ... [...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] |
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (; dv, މައުމޫން ޢަބްދުލް ޤައްޔޫމް; born 29 December 1937) is a Maldivian politician and an Islamic scholar who served as the President of Maldives from 1978 to 2008. After serving as Minister of Transport, he was nominated as President by the Majlis (Parliament) of the Maldives and succeeded Ibrahim Nasir in 1978. He was defeated in the October 2008 presidential election. In opposition, he continued to serve as leader of the Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party until January 2010, when he retired from active politics. However, in September 2011, he returned to Maldivian politics as the leader of the newly formed Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), whose candidate Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, Maumoon's half-brother, was victorious in the 2013 presidential elections. In July 2016, due to disagreements between president Yameen and Maumoon, the party split into two factions. Later in October 27, Maumoon withdrew his support for president Yameen a ... [...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] |
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] |
Dhoapatta
''Dhoapatta'' is a Maldivian romantic drama television series developed for Television Maldives by Abdul Faththaah. The series stars Jamsheedha Ahmed, Mohamed Shavin, Sheela Najeeb and Niuma Mohamed in pivotal roles. Premise Ruqiyya (Haajara Abdul Kareem), a gluttonous woman and a local medicine practitioner forces her step-daughter, Aminath ( Sheela Najeeb) to marry a wealthy old businessman, Gadhir. Fayaz (Mohamed Shavin) visits Ha. Kelaa for medication from Ruqiyya where he meets Aminath and her childhood friend Nasiha (Jamsheedha Ahmed). Nasiha is attracted to Fayaz though she is in a serious relationship with a short-tempered dominant man, Shahid (Ashraf Numaan) while Aminath shows interest in Fayaz too. Fayaz proposes to Nasiha and reveals his intention to Aminath, breaking her heart. Nasiha keeps flirting with Fayaz only to prove her "capability" and to "win a bet", despite loving Shahid more than Fayaz. However, as they start spending more time together, Nasiha realiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aishath Inaya
Aishath Inaya (15 May 1968) is a Maldivian singer. Early life and career Aishath Inaya is the mother of local performer and musician, Andhala Haleem. Inaya started her career in the music industry in 1987, by performing the song "Keerithi Lha Kujja" for the local band Zero Degree. Afterwards, she lent her voice for songs included in the album series of ''4 Hand'', followed by several stage shows. In 1995, the Government of Maldives honoured her with the National Award of Recognition. Inaya is mainly known for her soft, melodious and subtle songs. In 2018, she was ranked seventh in the list of the "Most Desired Comeback Voices", compiled by ''Dho?''. Discography Feature film Short film Television Non-film songs Accolades References {{DEFAULTSORT:Inaya, Aishath Living people People from Malé 1970 births Maldivian playback singers ... [...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] |
Himeyn Dhuniye
''Himeyn Dhuniye'' is a 2000 Maldivian drama film directed by Abdul Faththaah. Produced by Ismail Naseer, Moosa Latheef under Dhekedhekeves Productions, the film stars Ali Khalid and Mariyam Nisha in lead roles. Premise Ahmed (Ali Khalid), a womanizer, has an extra-marital affair with his colleague, Sofi (Mariyam Nisha) who is dealing with her recent breakup with a drug addict, Imthiyaz. Ahmed, being disloyal to his patient wife, Shaheedha (Aminath Rasheedha) is involved with another woman, a widow, Nahidha ( Mariyam Shakeela) while Sofi mistreats her own mother ( Fauziyya Hassan). Cast * Mariyam Nisha as Sofi * Ali Khalid as Ahmed * Moosa Zakariyya as Shamil * Sajna Ahmed as Suzi * Aminath Rasheedha Aminath Rasheedha (born 27 February 1967) is a Maldivian actress and director. Career 1993–2006: Early releases and directorial debut In 1995, Rasheedha appeared in Mohamed Shiyaz's '' Dhushman'' which features Hussain Sobah, Mariyam Nisha an ... as Shaheedha * Mariyam Shak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fathimath Rauf
Fathimath Rauf (7 October 1959) is a Maldivian singer. Early life and career Fathimath Rauf was born and raised in the "Masodi family" where several local artists emerged as prominent singers. At the age of thirteen, as insisted by her father, Rauf performed a song on the stage which caught the attention of the audience. Music directors realized her potential and roped in to sing for their projects which enabled her to "rise to fame" during her career beginning. While working at Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu, she joined the local band "Olympians" and became a prominent face in their stage shows. With the inauguration of National Centre for the Arts, she joined the centre and served for the government till her retirement in August 2017. In 1983, the Government of Maldives honoured her with the National Award of Recognition, which makes her the third female singer to receive this honour. Besides, she was bestowed with the first Gaumee Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kahvalhah Dhaandhen
''Kahvalhah Dhaandhen'' is a 2002 Maldivian drama film directed by Amjad Ibrahim. Produced by Hassan Ali under Dash Studio, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu and Sheela Najeeb in pivotal roles. Cast * Yoosuf Shafeeu as Viyaam * Sheela Najeeb as Yashmee * Kausar as Sudha * Mohamed Shavin as Zahid * Ahmed Shah as Areesh * Neena Saleem as Nujey * Mariyam Haleem Mariyam Haleem is a Maldivian actress. Career 1997–2010: Initial releases with small roles Haleem made her film debut in Abdulla Sujau-directed '' Laila'' (1997) starring opposite Ali Shameel and Aishath Shiranee as depressed mother whose daugh ... Soundtrack References 2002 films 2002 drama films Maldivian drama films Films directed by Amjad Ibrahim Dhivehi-language films {{Maldives-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hilihilaa
''Hilihilaa'' is a 2001 Maldivian melodrama film written and directed by Ahmed Nimal. Produced by Shiham Rasheed under Motion Pictures, the film stars Asad Shareef, Niuma Mohamed, Ahmed Shimau, Mariyam Nazima and Sheela Najeeb in pivotal roles. The entire film was shot in K. Kaashidhoo. Premise Dr. Anil (Ahmed Shimau) relocates to an island to fill a vacant job at the Island's Health Centre, where he meets a stunning young lady, Lailaa (Mariyam Nazima) who happens to know all the details about Anil. His neighbor, Abdul Azeez (Ahmed Nimal) seeks medical help from Anil to diagnose his sister, Zaina (Niuma Mohamed) who is chained to bed due to her mental condition. The root cause for her adverse situation remains unknown though the locals believe she is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder followed by the peculiar death of her husband, Haidhar (Asad Shareef). Cast * Asad Shareef as Haidhar * Niuma Mohamed as Zaina * Mariyam Nazima as Lailaa / Nazla * Sheela Najeeb as Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
