''Hahdhu'' () is a 2017 Maldivian

romantic film Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey ...

directed by

Abdul Faththaah Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom (born 6 December 1971), commonly known as Abdul Faththaah is a Maldivian film director, producer, editor, screenwriter and choreographer. One of the most successful filmmakers in Maldivian Cinema, Faththaah is the re ...

. Produced by

and

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. ...

under Red Production, the film stars

Mariyam Azza Mariyam Azza (born 20 April 1989) is a Maldivian film actress. She is the daughter of actress Aminath Rasheedha and younger sister to actress turned director Aishath Rishmy Early life Born in Malé, Azza is the daughter of actress Aminath Rasheed ...

, Ahmed Shiban and

Aminath Rishfa Aminath Rishfa is a Maldivian actress. Career Rishfa made her screen debut in a video song, "Heela Beleema" starred opposite Mohamed Manik and produced by Udhares Latheef. After featuring in several short films and series, Rishfa collaborated w ...

in pivotal roles. The film was released on 6 September 2017.

Plot

Yusra, a young women returns to her home island after completing her studies from Mal'e. She meets a young man named Ali and fell in love with him during the trip. On the other hand, Hamza is a young man who face humiliations from the society due to his mother's extra-marital affairs. On day Yusra save Hamza from committing suicide because he is tried of his mother's action, after which Hazma developed feelings for her. Yusra goes to a nearby island and there she and Ali ends up having sex. during that night Ali was attacked by some goons and get admitted in the hospital. in the hospital Ali's mother insult Yusra and her mother. Yusra scold Ali's mother and Ali thought Yusra insulted his mother and left her. After Ali's departure Yusra learns that she is pregnant with Ali's child. She tried to tell Ali about this but he refuse talking to her. Yusra quit her job as a teacher a decided to repent her mistake. She told her mother her pregnancy and her mother abounded her. Yusra and her mother got humiliated as she got pregnant without marrying someone. Her mother died unable to bear the humiliation. Hamza who fell in love with Yusra stood her her side during even after her delivery. on the other hand, Ali married his childhood love Zamha after her husband died in a car accident. Ali live a happy life with her wife and step-daughter until he learn about. he visit Yusra's island only to find Yusra dead. Repenting for his mistake, Ali decided to take care of his and Yusra's son Samh. He brings Samh to Zamha and ask for her apology, but Zamha refused to and kicked him out of her life. The flim ends with Zamh's father asking her if she could accept Samh as her own son and give him the love of a mother.

Cast

as Yusra Ali * Shiban Ahmed as Ali *

as Zamha * Ahmed Fairooz as Azim *

Ali Azim Ali Azim is a Maldivian film actor. Career 2010–2016: Early releases Azim expressed his interest in acting at a very young age. Before he pursued a career in acting Azim worked as a dancer and stage performer. He was first recognized by the aud ...

as Hamza *

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 blesse ...

as Ali's mother * Mohamed Rasheed as Firag; Zamha's father * Gulisthan Mohamed as Haamida; Zamha's mother * Mariyam Shakeela as Hamza's mother *

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 Yusra's mother *

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 Dhaleyka *

Aishath Rasheedha Aishath Rasheedha was a Maldivian film actor and a businesswoman. She was commonly known for her comic roles in advertisements and Yoosuf Rafeeu's comedy drama series ''Dhiriulhumakee Meebaa?''. Career As an actor Rasheedha is most prominently kn ...

* Mohamed Najah as Mohamed * Aminath Muhusina * Faiha Ibrahim *

Nuzuhath Shuaib Nuzuhath Shuaib (born 14 September 1988) is a Maldivian film actress. Early life Nuzuhath Shuaib was born on 14 September 1988 in N. Manadhoo. She was working at Jelly Pizza when her friend, a film actor Ali Azim introduced her to the team of ' ...

in the

item number In Indian cinema, an item number or item song is a musical number inserted into a film that may or may not have any relevance to the plot. The term is commonly used within Indian films (Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Punjabi, and Be ...

"Girity Loabin" (Special appearance)

Reception

Hahdhu received mixed reviews from critics. Aishath Maaha of ''Avas'' praised the performance of Azza and Rishfa while she criticised Shiban's acting in his debut film. Though the screenplay by Ahmed was favored, she noticed some "loopholes that restricted character development".

Soundtrack

Accolades

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt6470778 2017 films Maldivian romance films 2017 romance films Films directed by Abdul Faththaah