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Moonisa Khaleel
Moonisa Khaleel (6 November 1974) is a Maldivian playback singer. Career Khaleel began singing at a young age while studying at Malé English School, often performing at Kresendo shows. After finishing her studies, she joined the Antaris band of Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu and featured in multiple albums including, ''Scope '90'', ''Chance'', ''Abaarana'', ''Theeru'', ''Hithuge Loabi'', ''Han'dhaan'', ''Moosun'' and the ''Galaxyge Therein'' series. After leaving the band in 2004, she transitioned to singing for films, television series and commercial albums. Her debut film song was featured in Fathimath Nahula's ''Zuleykha'' (2005), where she performed the song "Edhenee Thiya Loaiybaa Ufalaa", to the tune of " Gali Mein Aaj Chaand Nikla". Afterwards, she rendered popular songs including "Loabi Lee Oyaa" and "Theeye Hithugaa Mivaa Vindhakee" for the film ''Yoosuf'', the title track of ''Karuna Vee Beyvafa'' and "Mausoomu Hiyy" for ''Veeraana'' for which she received a Gaumee Film Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GQ (Indian Edition)
''GQ'' is the Indian edition of the American monthly men's magazine called '' GQ''. It is the 15th international edition of ''GQ'' and is published by Condé Nast India Pvt. Ltd., a 100% owned subsidiary of Condé Nast International. Condé Nast gained 100% ownership after regulatory changes in 2005 permitted 100% foreign direct investment in non-news and current affairs publications. ''GQ'' was the second magazine released in India, after ''Vogue India'', that is 100% foreign owned. Condé Nast India is based in Mumbai and also has an office in New Delhi. The magazine was launched with the October 2008 issue, which was unveiled by Condé Nast on 29 September 2008. The cover, shot by Pascal Chevallier, featured Saif Ali Khan and Katarina Ivanovska on the regular cover, and Yuvraj Singh, Lisa Haydon, Arjun Rampal and Ujjwala Raut on the gatefold cover. Awards GQ India gives away a number of Awards in various fields. One popular award is the GQ Men of the year award. There ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiyy Yaara Dheefa
''Hiyy Yaara Dheefa'' is a 2011 Maldivian romantic drama film written and directed by Ahmed Azmeel. Produced under Yaaraa Productions, the film stars Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed, Aishath Rishmy, Ahmed Azmeel and Aminath Rasheedha in pivotal roles. The film was released on 11 October 2011. The film revolves around four young people from different social classes fall in love with partners who do not meet with their parents' approval. It also highlights a daughter's craving for her mother's affection and her mother's constant rejection of her. Cast * Ali Seezan as Isham * Niuma Mohamed as Anju * Aishath Rishmy as Nathasha * Ahmed Azmeel as Anil * Aminath Rasheedha as Nahidha Soundtrack Release and response The film was released on 11 October 2011. It received negative response from critics pointing similarities between Bollywood comedy-drama film '' Ishq'' (1997) and Kundan Shah's family drama '' Dil Hai Tumhaara'' (2002). Ahmed Nadheem from ''Haveeru Haveeru Daily ( ... [...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] |
Vakinuvinama
''Vakinuvinama'' is a 2010 Maldivian horror film directed by Amjad Ibrahim. Produced by Fathimath Shifa under See Far Productions, the film stars Niuma Mohamed, Ravee Farooq and Ali Seezan in pivotal roles. Premise Rashaga (Niuma Mohamed) is in a romantic relationship with an indolent and short-tempered man, Ihusan (Ravee Farooq). Despite her family's disapproval to their relationship due to Ihusan's indecorous behavior, Rashaga refuses to leave him since he is her first love. One day, Rashaga's younger brother was saved by Zaid (Ali Seezan) from drowning, which helped him secure a place in her family's position. Ihusan breaks up with Rashaga and she marries Zaid as requested by her father, Waheed (Ali Shameel). Soon after she gives birth to a baby girl, Rasha feels sick and fails to be cured by any doctoral medication. One night, Waheed follows Zaid to the forest and discovers his true identity which forces him to do everything possible to save his family. Cast * Niuma Mohamed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibrahim Zaid Ali
Ibrahim Zaid Ali (born 15 April 1978), commonly known as Kuda Ibbe is a Maldivian singer and music composer. Early life and career Since childhood, Ali had been listening to all genres of songs from Bollywood classical to hip-hop to heavy metal music. At the age of seven, Ali fabricated music equipment including guitar and drum using wood, plywood and tin, where he used these self-made instruments to perform songs in the football stadium. His talent was recognized by a band member who visited his island for a show where this member gifted him with a real guitar. In 1997, during his vacation, Ali visited Male' where one of his family members, Ahmed Nihan, a music performer back then, introduced him to the world of The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Iron Maiden, Metallica and Guns N' Roses. Before pursuing a career in music, Ali worked as a professional painter and artist developing banners and posters. His first public stage performance was as a guitarist in the ''Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maafeh Neiy
''Maafeh Neii'' is a 2010 family drama film directed and produced by Ali Seezan. Produced under Cxanal Movies, the film stars Seezan, Niuma Mohamed and Koyya Hassan Manik in pivotal roles. The film was released on 9 March 2010. The film focuses on three generations of one family. It highlights many social issues, such as the human rights abuses, forced marriages and domestic violence. The entire film is shot at B. Kamadhoo. The font design used in the posters of film caused confused the audience with a title ''Maadeh Neiy'' which has no native meaning. A similar naming issue ensued in a previous venture of director in '' Karuna Vee Beyvafa'' (2009). Cast * Niuma Mohamed as Seema * Ali Seezan as Nawal * Koyya Hassan Manik as Naseer * Roanu Hassan Manik as Mohamed Fulhu * Arifa Ibrahim as Abidha * Lufshan Shakeeb as Hamza * Nashidha Mohamed as Fazaa * Aminath Ameela as Rizna * Hamdhan Farooq as Mafaaz Release and response The film was criticised for its melodrama. A reviewer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdul Baaree
Abdul Bari Aboobakur commonly spelled as Abdul Baree (20 March 1967) is a former Maldivian singer. Career In 1990, Baaree started performing in the "Aksheeba" shows without any charge, which helped in gaining recognition from music lovers. Afterwards, he expanded his presence to other stage shows including "Fannaanunge Muzikee Eid", "Galaxy" and other shows being performed in Male' and atoll islands. He started his professional career as a singer in 1997 by contributing to the studio albums including ''Mathaaran''. Indian classical touch in his rendition, often compared with Bollywood singer Mohammed Rafi, was particularly noted by the music directors which helped him gain several projects within a short period of time. From the year 2000 to 2011, Bari had been a consistent contributor to the soundtrack album of several films. In 2005, the Government of Maldives Maldives (, ; dv, ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ, translit=Dhivehi Raajje, ), officially the Republic of Maldives ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mi Hiyy Keekkuraanee?
''Mi Hiyy Keekkuraanee?'' is a 2010 Maldivian romantic horror film written, produced and directed by Amjad Ibrahim. The film stars Mohamed Manik, Sheela Najeeb and Mohamed Shavin in pivotal roles. Premise Jennifer ( Sheela Najeeb), a strange spirit in the disguise of a human being is on an avenging mission where she regularly meets three siblings; a shopkeeper, Sunil (Mohamed Manik), a taxi driver, Shahid (Mohamed Shavin Mohamed Shavin is a Maldivian film actor. Career In 2000, he played the role of Fayaz, an ignorant husband who is deeply in love with a patient suffering from congenital heart disease in Abdul Faththaah's television drama series '' Dhoapatta''. St ...) and their younger brother, Shiran (Hussain Solah). The siblings confess their feelings towards Jennifer. One night, when Shiran throws off his amulet on the order of Jennifer, he is mysteriously killed by her. However, after him being profoundly dead, Shiran is miraculously reincarnated. Cast Soundtrack Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Farhad
Mohamed Farhad (18 sep 1999) is a Maldivian singer. Early life and career Farhad was born on 25 June 1982 in Th. Madifushi. Since childhood, he was exposed to music of several genres which leads him to perform in the stage shows held in some of the occasions. In 2005, he performed the track "Jahanvaane Athaa Athaa" for the album ''Yaahabeys'' (2005) which was ultimately included in Mohamed Abdulla's comedy short film series, '' Falhi Sikunthu 2'' (2005). He then collaborated with Abdulla for several other projects including the '' Farihibe'' series. In 2009, he auditioned for a local television singing show, ''Maldivian Icon'' where he got selected as the second runner-up of the competition, which resulted in him further expanding his career as a singer with several offers from music directors and producers. The same year, he recorded his first song in a feature film, the romantic track "Loabin Thi Hiyy Hiba Kohfinama" from the film ''Udhabaani'' (2009) followed by the groovy da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baaraige Fas
''Baaraige Fas'' is a 2009 Maldivian horror film directed by Amjad Ibrahim. Produced by Hassan Sobah under Eleven Eleven Productions, the film stars Mariyam Nisha, Hussain Sobah, Ali Shameel, Mariyam Shakeela, Amira Ismail and Ahmed Azmeel in pivotal roles. Plotline A female vampire, Afeefa ( Mariyam Nisha) goes wandering around the island on her own while seducing a man into her trap and finally killing him. A journalist ( Hussain Sobah) was assigned to prepare a news report on the incident. Afeefa, being an undergraduate, later joins a tuition center where she sucked the blood out of her classmate, Aminath Madheeha ( Amira Ismail) when she see accidentally got a small cut on her neck. Afeefa's father, Nizar ( Ali Shameel) buried Madheeha's body while her disappearance was reported on television and radio. Madheeha's friend, Naveen (Hussain Solah) suspects Afeefa's involvement in her disappearance since she was the last to be seen with her. In order to quench her thirst, Afe ... [...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 rela ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |