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Sithi Fulhu
Sithi Fulhu was a Maldivian actress mostly known for her comical roles in the films. Career In 1992, Sithi Fulhu collaborated with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his drama film, '' Loabi Veveynee Furaana Dheegen'' followed by another collaboration with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his tragedy drama film '' Vaudhu'' (1993) which narrates the separation of a happy couple due to the societal differences. She played the comical role of Mareena, a woman who secretly dates her friend's husband, in Hussain Adil's comedy drama film '' Dhehithehge Loabi'' (1995) alongside Mariyam Nisha, 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 misunderstandings between them. She next appeared in Mohamed Shiyaz's '' Dhushman'' which features Hussain Sobah, Mariyam Nisha, Aminath Rasheedha and Hamid Ali in pivotal roles. In the film, she plays the role Thakuraar's wife who has been cheated for another girl. The following year, she made a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loabi Veveynee Furaana Dheegen
''Loabi Veveynee Furaana Dheegen'' is a 1992 Maldivian drama film directed by Yoosuf Rafeeu. Produced by Bukhari Films, the film stars Rafeeu, Mariyam Shakeela and Haajara Abdul Kareem in pivotal roles. Premise Aadhanu (Yoosuf Rafeeu) a hardworking unappealing man does everything in his capability to please a young woman and a student, Mariyam ( Mariyam Shakeela). Mariyam avoids Aadhanu noting his displeasing features though her mother, Dhon Kamana (Haajara Abdul Kareem) is slightly gratified with his service. A romantic relationship grows between Mariyam and her teacher. Cast * Yoosuf Rafeeu as Aadhanu * Mariyam Shakeela as Mariyam * Haajara Abdul Kareem as Dhon Kamana * Hussain Athif * Sithi Fulhu Sithi Fulhu was a Maldivian actress mostly known for her comical roles in the films. Career In 1992, Sithi Fulhu collaborated with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his drama film, '' Loabi Veveynee Furaana Dheegen'' followed by another collaboration with Yoosuf R ... as Sithi * Ibrahim Fulhu * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amjad Ibrahim
Amjad Ibrahim Didi (born 11 September 1967), commonly known as Amjad Ibrahim is a Maldivian film director and screenwriter. Early life After completing eleven years of service in Maldives National Defence Force, Ibrahim decided to pursue a career in film direction due to his "fondness" towards film-making process. His first work as a director was Naifaru Dhohokko's video single "Maslahathu Neiy An'binney", followed by directing six songs for the television program, ''Maazeege Handhaan''. His first television drama, ''Maaburuge Usoolu'' was released in 1995 produced by the Maldives National Defence Force. Career Amjad Ibrahim wrote and released his debut-direction, a drama film '' Huras'' in 1996, which features Hassan Afeef, Mariyam Rasheedha, Vazuna Ahmed, Koyya Hassan Manik and Arifa Ibrahim in pivotal roles. The film which focuses on an immoral relationship between a teacher and a student was developed solely with the intention of winning Gaumee Film Awards though it fai ... [...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] |
Arifa Ibrahim
Arifa Ibrahim (born 22 June 1955) is a Maldivian actress, producer, director and writer. Early life Daughter of late Ibrahim Fulhu and late Fathma Fulhu, Arifa Ibrahim was born on 22 June 1955. She got married at the age of fourteen and is blessed with five daughters and one son. During her early life, Arifa was famous for stencil designing. Career 1984–1999: Early releases In 1993, Arifa starred opposite Ahmed Nimal in his direction, a drama film, '' Sitee''. Based on true incidents occurred to a friend of Nimal, the film focuses on a fisherman who later turns to be a successful businessman and his search for his father. The film regarded as one of the "Best Maldivian Films" features Arifa in the role Naseema, a poor woman who looks after her only son. This was followed by her collaboration with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his tragedy drama film '' Vaudhu'' which follows the separation of a happy couple due to the societal differences. The following year, Arifa starred alongside Chilhiy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoosuf Shafeeu
Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, editor, writer, and director. One of the most successful filmmakers and actors in Maldivian Cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient of a number of awards, including eight Gaumee Film Awards, and a Maldives Film Award; ; holding the record of collecting maximum Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor. In 2003, the Government of Maldives honoured him with the National Award of Recognition. Shafeeu made his career debut Amjad Ibrahim for his commercially successful comedy drama film '' Qurbaani'' (1999) followed by Hussain Adil's college romance '' Hiyy Halaaku'', an unofficial remake of ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' (1998). Despite receiving criticism for his performances in Amjad Ibrahim's horror films; '' Sandhuravirey'' (2002), '' Dhonkamana'' (2003) and first Maldivian sequel '' Sandhuravirey 2'' (2004), Shafeeu was met with critical and commercial success with Fathimath Nahula-directed '' Naaummeedhu'' (2000), '' Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib
''Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib'' is a 2000 Maldivian drama film directed by Amjad Ibrahim. Produced by Shiham Rasheed under Motion Picture, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Jamsheedha Ahmed and Arifa Ibrahim in pivotal roles. Plot Julia (Jamsheedha Ahmed) is being ill-treated by her step-mother Zahidha (Arifa Ibrahim), who is looking after Julia after her father's death. Trying to evade from her responsibilities, Zahidha plans to marry her off to an elderly person. One day, when Julia was walking to a nearby shop, she has been teased by a hideous man Hazaar (Yoosuf Shafeeu) flirting with her. She instantly lashes out to him and walked back to her house. On seeing her younger sister Vileena (Neena Saleem) with her lover, Julia wishes to marry someone and start a happy life. Zahidha sets off Julia's marriage with Hazaar for money, since Hazaar is searching for a wife to look after his son from another marriage. Before finalising the deal, Zahidha mentions the debt of MVR 60,000 whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kahthiri
''Kahthiri'' is a Maldivian television series developed for Television Maldives by Mariyam Shaugee. Produced by Television Maldives in collaboration with UNFPA, the series stars Arifa Ibrahim, Ibrahim Shakir, Ali Shameel, Hassan Afeef, Ahmed Giyas, Aishath Shiranee, Niuma Mohamed, Aminath Rasheedha, Neena Saleem, Ismail Wajeeh and Reeko Moosa Manik in pivotal roles. Premise The series highlights several social issues arising including inadequate housing, absence of birth control measures, improper medical treatments, lack of family planning within a large family living in a congested housing complex. Adam Manik (Ibrahim Shakir) and Hawwa Manike (Arifa Ibrahim) have seven children; a taxi driver, Mausoom (Ali Shameel), a mechanical engineer, Azmee (Hassan Afeef), a retailer, Saamee (Ahmed Giyas), a TV presenter, Rashfa (Aishath Shiranee), a student pursued to be a doctor, Shiyana (Niuma Mohamed), a spoiled son, Ihusan (Hamdhoon) and Shifa (Aminath Sheleen). Mausoom is married t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mila Handhuvaru
''Mila Handhuvaru'' is a 1998 Maldivian drama film edited and directed by Hamid Ali. Produced by Hussain Rasheed under Farivaa Films, the film stars Mariyam Nisha and Mohamed Hussain in pivotal roles. Premise Adamfulhu (Amjad Ibrahim) disowned his only child, Sameem, when he married an under-privileged woman whom he despised. They give birth to a daughter before the couple was killed in a boat crash, leaving their daughter, Mariyam (Mariyam Nisha), and her aunt as two of the few survivors. Realizing his mistake, Adamfulhu hailed Mariyam as his own child. Long back, Adamfulhu and Sithi Fulhu (Sithi Fulhu) arranged a deal to marry their children, Mariyam and Ihusan (Mohamed Hassan) who have not met each other. In order to evade from the marriage, Mariyam fakes a relationship and lied to Adamfulhu saying that she has secretly married someone else. Ihusan becomes an aspiring actor while Mariyam hires him to act like her husband. Cast * Mariyam Nisha as Mariyam * Mohamed Hassan as I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erich Segal
Erich Wolf Segal (June 16, 1937January 17, 2010) was an American author, screenwriter, educator, and classicist who wrote the bestselling novel '' Love Story'' (1970) and its hit film adaptation. Early life and education Born and raised in a Jewish household in Brooklyn, New York, Segal was the first of three brothers. His father was a rabbi and his mother was a homemaker. His interest in writing and narrating stories developed as a child. He went to Midwood High School, during which he suffered a serious accident while canoeing. His coach advised him to jog as a part of his rehabilitation, which ended up becoming his passion and caused him to participate in the Boston Marathon more than 12 times. He attended Harvard College, graduating as both the class poet and Latin salutatorian in 1958, and then obtained his master's degree (in 1959) and a doctorate (in 1965) in comparative literature from Harvard University, after which he started teaching at Yale. Writing career In 1967, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man, Woman And Child
''Man, Woman and Child'' is a novel by Erich Segal. It details the lives of Robert and Sheila Beckwith and their daughters Jessica and Paula. Synopsis Robert is contacted one day by a friend in France, who tells him that Nicole, a woman with whom Robert had had an affair years ago, has died - and Jean-Claude, the son Robert never knew he had, is now an orphan. That evening, Robert explains the situation to his wife, Sheila, and they agree to take in Jean-Claude for the summer holidays; however, they also agree to keep Jean-Claude's true identity a secret. Later that summer, Sheila, chief editor of the Harvard University Press, is, encouraged by her best friend Margo, tempted by the possibility of an affair with a British professor whose book she has been editing. At the same time, Robert's daughters, Jessica and Paula, discover Jean-Claude's true identity, through Davey Ackerman, Robert's friend's son. They refuse to speak to their father. As Robert Beckwith is bringing Jean-C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olangal
''Olangal'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Balu Mahendra. The film's plot is inspired from novel ''Man, Woman and Child'' by Erich Segal. Plot Life goes on happily for the couple, Ravi (Amol Palekar) and Radha ( Poornima), who live with their only daughter, until Father John arrives in the city with a young boy Raju, Ravi's son from an affair with Reetha (Ambika), before his marriage to Radha. Now he has to keep the boy with him for a month before Father John takes the boy abroad. Ravi introduces the boy to his wife as the son of a dead friend, George, and she happily accepts to keep the boy with them. But the truth emerges when the "dead friend" visits their house. The six-year-long marriage between Ravi and Radha shatters. Cast * Amol Palekar... Ravi Chattan * Poornima Jayaram... Radha R. Chattan – Ravi's wife * Ambika... Rita * Anju * Adoor Bhasi * T. R. Omana * Preeta * Jagathy Sreekumar Soundtrack The song "Thumbi Vaa" gained massive p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masoom (1983 Film)
''Masoom'' () is the directorial debut of Shekhar Kapur. It is an adaptation of the 1980 novel ''Man, Woman and Child'' by Erich Segal which was also adapted into a Malayalam movie ''Olangal'' and an American movie ''Man, Woman and Child''. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi in lead roles along with Tanuja, Supriya Pathak and Saeed Jaffrey. It features Jugal Hansraj, Aradhana and Urmila Matondkar as child actors. The screenplay, dialogues and lyrics are by Gulzar with music by R.D. Burman. The film has been remade into a Telugu movie named '' Illalu Priyuralu'' and in Turkish as ''Bir Akşam Üstü''. Plot Indu and DK have a happy marriage and two daughters — Pinky and Minni — and live in Delhi. The tranquility of their life is interrupted when DK receives word that he has a son, Rahul, the result of an affair with Bhavana during his 1973 visit to Nainital when his wife Indu was about to give birth to their first child Pinky. Bhavana did not tell DK abo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
