''Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa'' is a 2010 Maldivian family drama film written and directed by

Ali Shifau Ali Shifau (born 19 May 1977) is a Maldivian film director, cinematographer and editor. One of the most successful filmmakers in Maldivian Cinema, Shifau is the recipient of a number of awards, including seven Gaumee Film Awards, and four Maldiv ...

. Produced by Mohamed Ali under

Dark Rain Entertainment Dark Rain Entertainment is a Maldivian production company based in Male' producing Dhivehi language, Maldivian films. Established in 2006, the studio has produced the first Maldivian films shot entirely in HD, 3D and on DSLR. History The studio ...

, the film stars

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 Ga ...

Niuma Mohamed Niuma Mohamed (pronounced ; 20 October 1977) is a Maldivian film actress, director, and producer. The highest-paid actress in Maldives, Mohamed is the recipient of several awards, including two Gaumee Film Awards, and four Maldives Film Awards. ...

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. ...

Mohamed Manik Mohamed Manik (15 October 1969) is a Maldivian film actor and director. Career 2002–10: Critical acclaim and breakthrough Manik rose to widespread prominence in the television industry and was applauded for his performance in a dual role, Ahmed ...

and

Ravee Farooq Ravee Farooq is a Maldivian actor, director, editor and choreographer. Career Farooq made his film debut with Abdul Faththaah-directed romantic disaster film, '' Hureemey Inthizaarugaa'' (2005) cast along with Mariyam Zuhura, Waleedha Waleed, Ib ...

in pivotal roles. The film was released on 5 April 2010.

Plot

Nahees (

), a doctor, was notified of Ainth's (

)

maternal death Maternal death or maternal mortality is defined in slightly different ways by several different health organizations. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines maternal death as the death of a pregnant mother due to complications related to pre ...

due to internal bleeding while the baby was in good condition. After her dismissal, he started spending more time with his daughter Nishath (Fathimath Aflaz Faisal) and tried to move on. Nashid (

) returned from Malaysia, accidentally shuffled his luggage at Airport with Nisha

, a model, who was leaving to Addu for a photoshoot with

, a photographer. Fairooz (

) an impudent manager of a Motorcycle distributing company, distressed with the company's drop in sales, he discussed the issue with the company's sale team. Ishan (Mohamed Faisal), a colleague, opined to strengthen their marketing strategy and create fresh and innovative advertisements. Niuma was selected as the exclusive model for the company and was invited to a gathering to introduce a new product of the company. During the party, Nashid was introduced as the second shareholder of the company. In his speech, Nashid thanked Fairooz for upholding the business which was started by Nashid's father. Later, Nisha apologised to Nashid for making fun of him and acting rude. The duo befriends and to Nisha's surprise, Nashid proposed her to marry him. Nashid and Nisha decided to marry in a week despite his aunt's disapproval. It was revealed that Fairooz ploys to own the company, though his mother is entitled to only ten percent of the company's ownership by will, the rest passed on to Nashid. After marriage, Nashid terminated the contract of Nisha being the exclusive model of the company and informed Fairooz not to use any of her advertisements previously prepared for marketing. Fairooz's mother started mistreating Nisha and oppressing her for being for being an outsider. Fairooz offered a serial killer (

Ahmed Ziya Ahmed Ziya (born 4 February 1981) is a Maldivian film actor, editor and director. Career In 2002, Ziya played the love interest of an ill-treated outsider in Abdul Faththaah's '' Fahu Fiyavalhu''. Afterwards, he played small roles in other televi ...

) to kill Nashid. In a failed attempt, it was revealed that Nashid was paralysed below waist and suffers

male infertility Male infertility refers to a sexually mature male's inability to impregnate a fertile female. In humans it accounts for 40–50% of infertility. It affects approximately 7% of all men. Male infertility is commonly due to deficiencies in the semen, ...

. Feeding her of guilt with all unfortunates, Nashid sees Nisha with Jana and misinterpreted it as an affair. Accusing her of taking advantages of his physical weakness, Nashid divorces her and throws her out of the house. With the help of company's lawyer, Manik (

Roanu Hassan Manik Roanu Hassan Manik is a widely acclaimed Maldivian film actor, who mainly works in the Maldivian film industry. Early life On 11 November 1977, while working as a Headmaster at educational centre, Manik produced, choreographed and starred in a t ...

), Fairooz started to snatch the ownership of company into his hands. Ziya blackmails Fairooz to pay the rest of money, when he defied the payment for not settling the contract with all its terms. Fairooz paid him fully and warned him not to meet ever again. Sympathizing about Nashid and his situation, Fairooz's mother tried talking Fairooz out of his plan. However, deceived with other documents, Nashid signed the company's ownership transfer documents unknowingly. Fairooz's mother gets hold of the documents and hid it. Nisha was offered the job of babysitting Nishath since Nahees decided to join the clinic inaugurated by his friend Faiz. Nahees was surprised to see Nisha since she looked identical to his deceased wife Ainth. Nishath started behaving mischievously with Nisha since she does not want any one in her house beside her mother. They later started to bond and Nahees started to grow feelings towards her. As a patient, Nashid was consulted with Nahees and he recommended to start medication immediately. He informed that Nahees's incapability to walk was temporary but maybe permanent if an operation is delayed. The operation went smoothly and he was able to walk again. One night, Nahees proposed her but Nisha revealed to him that she had been earlier married to Nashid. Nisha was visited by Nashid much to her surprise, and she was astound to see he can walk. Nashid revealed that he saw his aunt tormenting her and he never doubted her loyalty, but he was forced to divorce her for her good. On his way to home, he was encountered with Ziya and out of fear, he spilled the truth; Fairooz paid him to kill Nashid. Questioned about his envy, Fairooz revealed that he avenges the death of his father. Fairooz's father was fired from the company and was forbidden to meet him till he dies. His mother disclosed that her husband abused her till he dies, and Nashid's father was the one who helped them through hardship. Fairooz asked forgiveness from Nashid and he agreed. Nahees decided to move to Malaysia with his daughter. But before he leaves, he requested Nahees and Nashid to look after his daughter.

Cast

as Nashid *

as Nisha/Ainth *

as Fairooz *

as Nahees *

as Jana *

Fauziyya Hassan Fauziyya Hassan (8 January 1942 – 31 August 2022) was a Maldivian film actress. She made her film debut in ''Sidha'' in 1985. In 1994 she was arrested by the Indian police on espionage charges relating to the Indian Space Research Organisati ...

as Fairooz's mother * Fathimath Aflaz Faisal as Nishath *

* Mohamed Faisal as Ishan *

Nashidha Mohamed Nashidha Mohamed is a Maldivian actress. Career Mohamed was first noticed by the owner of the production studio Corona Arts while he was attending an event held in Kulhudhuffushi, where she was performing onstage. Impressed with her appearance ...

as Shaanee *

Mohamed Faisal Mohamed Faisal ( dv, މުޙައްމަދު ފައިސަލް; born 4 August 1988) is a Maldivian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Dhivehi Premier League club, Club Valencia and the Maldives national team. Faisal began his ca ...

as Faiz *

Ahmed Nimal Ahmed Nimal is a Maldivian actor, director, editor, writer and producer. Early life Prior to acting in films, Nimal worked at Maldives Meteorological Service office. His interest in films and acting grew due to the influence of his colleagues inc ...

(Special appearance) *

as Manik (Special appearance) Special appearances during the song "Annaashey Hinthun Velamaa" (in order of appearance) * Ahmed Fizam * Abdulla Muaz * Nadhiya Hassan * Mariyam Shakeela *

Aminath Shareef Aminath Shareef is a Maldivian film actress. Career Mariyam Shauqee's widely acclaimed family drama television series ''Kahthiri'' was released in 1998, where she played the role of the sister of an indolent mother. In 2005, she collaborated with ...

* Ali Farooq *

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 ...

Sheela Najeeb Sheela Najeeb (born 7 September 1974) is a Maldivian film actress. She has established a career in Maldivian Film Industry and is the recipient of several awards, one Gaumee Film Awards and two Maldivian Film Awards. She made her screen debut alo ...

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 ca ...

Hassan Afeef Hassan Afeef is a Maldivian film actor. He is celebrated as the actor being featured in the first Maldivian film and song. He is also noted to be the actor to have worked with most directors away from home and acted in most films that were shot ab ...

* Ibrahim Zaid Ali * Ahmed Shabeen *

Hamdhan Farooq Hamdhan Farooq (born 3 June 1983) is a Maldivian film actor. Early life Farooq was born on 3 June 1983 in Ga. Dhaandhoo. His parents, Ali Farooq and Mariyam Haleem are actors working in the film industry since 1997. He is the brother of actor Ra ...

Chilhiya Moosa Manik Moosa Manik commonly known as Chilhiya Moosa Manik (30 January 1940 – 24 August 2021) was a Maldivian film actor and writer. Early life In 1977, while studying at Majeediyya School, Manik participated in the theatre play performed to celebrate ...

* Mohamed Abdulla *

Ibrahim Wisan Ibrahim Wisan (born 27 February 1977), nicknamed as Kandi is a Maldivian cinematographer, actor and director. Career In 1996, Wisan starred in Mohamed Rasheed's '' Hifehettumeh Neiy Karuna'' opposite Niuma Mohamed, Abdul Raheem and Arifa Ibrahim ...

* Jadhulla Ismail *

Amira Ismail Amira Ismail (born 4 October 1985) is a Maldivian actress. Career Ismail first filmed for a film titled ''Loabi Dhasvejje'' which was ultimately delayed and shelved. She then collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his romantic horror film '' Dhonka ...

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's most popular persona ...

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 ...

Ibrahim Jihad Ibrahim Jihaad Shavee commonly known as Ibrahim Jihad (born 30 November 1980) is a Maldivian actor. Career Abdul Faththaah's horror film '' Eynaa'' was released in 2004, which appears Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Shah, Khadheeja Ibrahim ...

* Mohamed Rasheed *

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 s ...

Mariyam Ashfa Mariyam Ashfa (born 25 December 1982) is a Maldivian singer and actress. Career Since a very early age, Ashfa participated in Interschool Singing Competition where she received several accolades for the same. She made her career debut with the son ...

* Moosa Zakariyya * Ahmed Ghiyas * Ahmed Shah Ali *

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 ...

Hamdhoon Farooq Hamdhoon Farooq (born 7 April 1988) is a Maldivian film actor and dancer. Early life and career Farooq was born on 7 April 1988 in Male'. His parents, Ali Farooq and Mariyam Haleem are actors working in the film industry since 1997. He is the br ...

Release and response

The film received positive response from critics; Shifaus' direction and using a "unique approach in presenting the concept to the romance-starved Maldivian audience". The film was believed to be a "huge improvement" over the recent Maldivian films. Being able to screen fifteen housefull shows of the film, it was declared that ''Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa'' is a commercial success.

Soundtrack

Accolades

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt2249092 2010 films Maldivian drama films Dark Rain Entertainment films Films directed by Ali Shifau 2010 drama films Dhivehi-language films