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Waleedha Waleed
Waleedha Waleed is a Maldivian film actress, choreographer, director, seamstress and politician. Career In 1989, at the age of fourteen, Waleedha Waleed made her screen debut with a video single directed by Musthafa Hussain. She went on to feature in several other video songs and films. Waleed had most recognition for her songs included in the ''Vasmeeru'' album, which was produced by ''Television Maldives''. In an interview with ''Avas'', Waleed mentioned; "What made me go a long way in my career is the belief that people cheer me as a good dancer though I am not trained in any dance style". She then featured in some of the films including Ibrahim Rasheed's '' Loabeege Thoofan'' (1991) opposite Reeko Moosa Manik. Her next appearance came in Ibrahim Rasheed-directed film '' Beyvafaa'' where she plays a blind orphan. Hamid Ali's '' Badhal'' was released in 1996, in which she starred alongside Ali, Hussain Sobah and Niuma Mohamed as a mentally challenged young woman with an immature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loabeege Thoofan
''Loabeege Thoofan'' is a 1991 Maldivian drama film directed by Dhon Annaaru Rasheed. Produced by Hussain Rasheed under Farivaa Film, the film stars Reeko Moosa Manik, Athifa and Waleedha Waleed in pivotal roles. Premise Akram (Reeko Moosa Manik) joins a hospital as the chief surgeon where he meets a dedicated nurse, Naazleen (Athifa) who is dealing with the untimely death of her mother. The colleagues spend most of their time together and build a romantic relationship. He announces his plans of marriage in-front of his guardians which causes a ripple in the family since they are planning his marriage to their daughter, Saamiya (Waleedha Waleed). Cast * Reeko Moosa Manik as Akram; chief surgeon * Athifa as Naazlen; a nurse * Waleedha Waleed as Saamiya * Fathimath Didi * Aminath * Abdulla Saleem * Soburee * Asfaree * Dhon Annaaru Ibrahim Rasheed * Chilhiya Moosa Manik Moosa Manik commonly known as Chilhiya Moosa Manik (30 January 1940 – 24 August 2021) was a Maldivian film a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haajara Abdul Kareem
Haajara Abdul Kareem was a Maldivian actress, writer, director and producer mostly known for her villainous and comical roles in feature films. Career Haajara played the role of Jameela, a poor woman who struggles in a second marriage, in Ahmed Sharmeel and Ibrahim Waheed's family drama film '' Dhon Manma'' (1992) alongside Ibrahim Shakir and Sharmeel. The film tells the story of a step-mother who strives to create a bond with her step-children. Also, she starred opposite Reeko Moosa Manik, Hassan Afeef, Niuma Mohamed and Mariyam Nazima in the Easa Shareef directed '' Emme Fahu Dhuvas'' (1997) which follows a devious woman who sunders her best-friend's upcoming marriage by creating false accusations and staging misleading impressions. Hamid Ali's '' Badhal'' was released in 1996, in which she starred alongside Ali, Niuma Mohamed, Hussain Sobah and Waleedha Waleed which follows a series of events caused by the misunderstanding by a "non-existent" twin. She also played the ruthless ... [...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] |
Dhonkamana
''Dhonkamana'' is a 2003 Maldivian horror film directed by Amjad Ibrahim. Produced under EMA Productions, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Fauziyya Hassan, Niuma Mohamed, Amira Ismail and Sheereen Abdul Wahid in pivotal roles. Premise Shahil (Yoosuf Shafeeu) decides to marry his girlfriend, Zaana (Sheela Najeeb) despite his mother's disapproval who planned to wed her son to her friend Zahidha's daughter, Anoosha (Amira Ismail). Shahil, however married Zaana and brought her to his home who in spite of her righteousness became tormented by her mother-in-law and Shahil's sister. She died during pregnancy and Shahil decided to relocate himself to an uninhabited island occupying himself in agriculture. There he meets an old lady, Kuda Dhaitha ( Fauziyya Hassan) who agreed to take the job as a cook in the island where an unexpected romantic relationship grows between them. Cast * Yoosuf Shafeeu as Shahil * Sheela Najeeb as Zaana * Niuma Mohamed as Zaana * Fauziyya Hass ... [...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] |
Naaummeedhu
''Naaummeedhu'' (''English translation'': Hopeless) is a 2001 Maldivian romantic film written and directed by Fathimath Nahula. Produced under Mapa, the film stars Reeko Moosa Manik, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed in pivotal roles. Plot Ahmed Shifan confesses his love for his childhood friend, Zeyna who politely declines his proposal as she is already engaged. Heartbroken, Shifan leaves the country to focus on his studies abroad. Eight years later, Zeyna is happily married to Ayaz and they are blessed with an adorable daughter, Enash, whom she had named as per Shifan's request during the time he had confessed to her. Meanwhile, Shifan who is now a medical school graduate is still disheartened by the rejection and has remained single despite his father's attempts to set him up with other women. Eventually, he decides to give an honest attempt at trying to move on and agrees to date his father's friend's daughter Nathasha who has fancied him for a while. Zeyna ... [...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] |
Rediff
Rediff.com (stylized as ''rediff.com'') is an Indian news, information, entertainment and shopping web portal. It was founded in 1996. It is headquartered in Mumbai, with offices in Bangalore, New Delhi and New York City. , it had more than 300 employees. It is one of the earliest web portals and email providers in India. When its founder Ajit Balakrishnan launched Rediff on the NeT, the internet was barely five months old in the country, and had a total of about 18,000 users. History The Rediff.com domain was registered in India in 1996. Early products included the email service Rediffmail and Rediff Shopping, an online marketplace selling electronics and peripherals. In 2001, Rediff.com was alleged to be in violation of the Securities Act of 1933 for filing a materially false prospectus in relation to an IPO of its American depositary shares. The case was resolved by settlement in 2009. In April 2001, Rediff.com acquired the ''India Abroad ''India Abroad'' is a weekly new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonali Kulkarni
Sonali Kulkarni (born 3 November 1974) is an Indian actress, producer, and writer who primarily appears in Marathi and Hindi films. She has also appeared in Kannada, Tamil, Gujarati and English films. She has worked in over 70 films, both commercial and experimental, as well as some international projects, and is regarded as one of the most versatile Marathi actresses. Kulkarni has won a National Film Award, two Maharashtra State Film Awards, and four Filmfare Marathi Awards, and has been nominated for one Filmfare Award, two IIFA Awards, and one Screen Award. Although born into a middle-class Maharashtrian family in Pune, Kulkarni was drawn to acting at an early age and had attended Satyadev Dubey's acting workshops. At the age of 18, she made her cinematic debut in the Kannada film Cheluvi (1992). Later, she debuted with Mukta (1994) in Marathi. This was followed by critical praise with Doghi (1995), Daayraa (1996), and Gharabaher (1999), the former earning her Maharashtra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fardeen Khan
Fardeen Khan (; born 8 March 1974) is an Indian actor. He is the recipient of a Filmfare Award (1999) and is the son of the actor, director, and film producer Feroz Khan. Early life and education Fardeen Khan was born on 8 March 1974 in Mumbai. He is the son of the Bollywood actor, director, and producer Feroz Khan. His sister is Laila Khan. Khan is the nephew of actors Sanjay Khan and Akbar Khan. He is the cousin of Suzanne Khan and actor Zayed Khan. After graduating in business management from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Khan returned to India to pursue a career in film and trained in acting at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute. Career Khan made his acting debut in 1998 with a leading role in the romance ''Prem Aggan'', which garnered him the Filmfare Best Debut Award. Khan rose to prominence with starring roles in the acclaimed thriller ''Jungle'' (2000), the crime comedy ''Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega'' (2001), the drama '' Om Jai Jagadish'' (2002 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urmila Matondkar
Urmila Matondkar (born 4 February 1974) is an Indian actress and politician. Known for her work primarily in Hindi films, in addition to Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi and Tamil films, she has received numerous accolades, including the Filmfare Award and the Nandi Award. Having established a distinctive on-screen persona, she is known for her style statements and dancing skills. After making her debut as a child in the 1977 film ''Karm'', Matondkar gained wide recognition with '' Masoom'' (1983), following which she appeared in few other films. Her first lead role came with the Malayalam film ''Chanakyan'' (1989), and her subsequent lead role in Hindi cinema with ''Narsimha'' (1991), both of which were commercial successes. After a brief setback, Matondkar established herself as a leading actress with the romance '' Rangeela'' (1995), the drama '' Judaai'' (1997), the crime film '' Satya'' (1998), the romantic comedy '' Khoobsurat'' (1999), and the thriller ''Jungle'' (2000). She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya
''Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya'' () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film produced by Ram Gopal Varma, and directed by Rajat Mukherjee. It stars Fardeen Khan, Urmila Matondkar and Sonali Kulkarni. The soundtrack was composed by Sandeep Chowta. The film, which marked Mukherjee's directorial debut, is mainly known for Matondkar's remarkable performance as an obsessed lover. It served as the remake of the film '' Fatal Attraction'', and was commercially successful Plot Ria (Urmila Matondkar) is a headstrong loner angry woman and the only daughter of a rich businessman in Mumbai, Mr Jaiswal (Suresh Oberoi). Jaiswal loves his daughter but is concerned about her possessive nature. One day Ria sets out for a vacation in Goa. Jai (Fardeen Khan) is a fashion photographer, happily married to Geeta (Sonali Kulkarni). He meets Ria and takes photos of her without permission and publishes them in the magazine he works for. The magazine becomes a hit because of the pictures. The chief e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
