''Girlfriends'' is a Maldivian web series written and directed by

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 ...

. It stars Fathimath Myeha, Aishath Lahfa and

Aisha Ali Aisha Ali (born 10 May 1997) is a Maldivian film actress. Career In 2018, Ali made her career debut in Amir Saleem-directed social drama television series ''Lam'' opposite Ali Azim which received mixed reviews from critics where Ali's performanc ...

in main roles. The pilot episode of the series was released on 12 August 2021.

Cast and characters

Main

* Fathimath Myeha as Shamla Shareef * Aishath Lahfa as Hawwa Ibrahim (Season 1) *

as Fathimath Zila Ali *

Ahmed Sharif Ahmed Sharif (13 February 1921 – 24 February 1999) was an educationist, philosopher, critic, writer and scholar of medieval Bengali literature. He is recognized as one of the most outspoken atheist and radical thinkers of Bangladesh. Backgr ...

as Firushan Adam

Recurring

* Ahmed Alam as Ayya * Maria Teresa Pagano as Martina * Ali Usam as Faya; a neurologist * Azzam Maumoon as Shimaz Shareef "Sarippe" *

Mohamed Afrah Mohamed Afrah Hassan, commonly known as Mohamed Afrah (17 January 1974 – 7 April 2019) was a Maldivian film actor and producer. Career Afrah was featured in the most successful Maldivian film of 2000, Ahmed Nimal's horror classic ''Zalzalaa'', ...

as Arushadbe * Nathasha Jaleel as Sara * Ahmed Shakir as a director *

Ali Shazleem Ali Shazleem is a Maldivian film actor, director and producer. Career Shazleem made his film debut in the Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq-directed '' Hulhudhaan'' (2014) alongside Mariyam Majudha, which was a critical success. The film was later screened a ...

as agent * Imad as Sam * Shimmy as Nana

Guest

* Suja Abdullah as a customer (Episode: "Message") *

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 ...

as a customer (Episode: "Money Talks") * Mariyam Shakeela as Wafira (Episode: "Murderer") *

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 ...

as Shiyam (Episode: "Virgin") * Mahfooz as a musician (Episode: "Virgin") *

Ali Farooq Ali Farooq (born 18 March 1954) is a Maldivian actor. Career In 2006, he collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for romantic drama film '' Hithuge Edhun'' (2006), which tells the story of a disabled man, with Farooq playing the role of the father of S ...

as Taxi driver (Episode: "Crossroads") * Sharaf Abdulla as Hassan (Episode: "Crossroads") * Mariyam Waheedha as an actress (Episode: "Click Click Click") * Iyan as a cameraman (Episode: "Click Click Click") * Moosa Aleef as a contractor (Episode: "Click Click Click") * Mohamed Vishal as Baka (Episode: "Click Click Click") *

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 and ...

as Faathanik (Episode: "Click Click Click") *

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 ...

as Sobira (Episode: "Click Click Click") * Nadha as Office staff (Episode: "Nana") * Yaniu as Office staff (Episode: "Nana") * Ismail Falil as Office staff (Episode: "Nana") * Rushani as Sam's mother (Episode: "Nana") * Khadheeja Soh'wa as Dr. Anaya (Episode: "Support Pillars") * Yaniu as Partey (Episode: "Support Pillars")

Episodes

Soundtrack

Release and reception

The first season consisting of 12 episodes was premiered on 12 August 2021 through Medianet Multi Screen and opened to positive reviews from critics. The second season was premiered on 17 December 2023.

References

{{Reflist Serial drama television series Maldivian television shows Maldivian web series Films directed by Ibrahim Wisan