''Hiyy Halaaku'' (''English translation'': Heartbreak) is a 2000 Maldivian

romantic drama 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), passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typica ...

directed by Hussain Adil. Produced under Motion Pictures, the film stars

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and

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and

in pivotal roles. The plot combines two love triangles set years apart. The first half covers friends on a college campus, while the second tells the story of a widower's young daughter who tries to reunite her dad with his old friend. The film was an unofficial remake of

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's romantic drama film ''

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'' (1998).

Premise

The film opens showing the strong bond between Shahil (

) and his best friend, tomboy Fazlee (

) who are popular students at college. Although they are very close, both of them deny any romantic feelings for each other. They are then introduced to the college principal Mr. Shameel's (Ali Shameel) daughter Zeena (

) who joined the college from Oxford University to finish her degree. Zeena quickly becomes friends with Shahil and Fazlee while Shahil constantly flirts with Zeena, trying to win over her. As times fly by, Fazlee realises her true affection towards Shahil but before she is able to declare her feelings, she discovers that Shahil is in love with Zeena.

Cast

as Shahil Hannan *

as Fazlee Shareef *

as Zeena Saleem * Ibrahim Giyas as Aiman * Sheleen as Aminath Fazlee *

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as Shahil's mother *

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as Fazlee's mother *

Ali Shameel Ali Shameel is a Maldivian film actor and director. Career In 1986, Shameel took part in a stage-play titled CDS-6, alongside Kashima Shakir, Mohamed Rasheed and Chilhiya Moosa Manik which was appreciated among the audience and he continues to ...

as Saleem *

Neena Saleem Neena Saleem is a Maldivian actress. Career In 1996, Saleem made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Rafeeu's award winning film ''Haqqu'' as a friend of Lamha, a promiscuous woman who falls in love with a married man. The film starring Mariyam Nisha, R ...

as Ms. Sharafiyya * Hussain Shibau as Albeyla *

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as Fathimath Shifa's parent * Suneetha Ali (special appearance in the song "Thiya Loabi Handhaanveema")

Soundtrack

References

{{Reflist 2000 films Maldivian romantic drama films Remakes of Maldivian films 2000 romantic drama films Dhivehi-language films