''Sandhuravirey'' is a 2002 Maldivian horror film directed by
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 ...
. Produced by Hassan Ali under Dash 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 ...
and
Mariyam Nisha
Mariyam Nisha (born 19 May 1979) is a Maldivian former actress.
Early life
Nisha was born on 19 May 1979 in Dh. Rinbudhoo. She recalled her childhood days as a "disturbing chapter" of life where she had to refrain from enjoying with friends due ...
in pivotal roles.
Premise
Dhiyash (
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 ...
), a poor young boy who lives in a hut with his father, meets a beautiful lady, Yaasha (
Mariyam Nisha
Mariyam Nisha (born 19 May 1979) is a Maldivian former actress.
Early life
Nisha was born on 19 May 1979 in Dh. Rinbudhoo. She recalled her childhood days as a "disturbing chapter" of life where she had to refrain from enjoying with friends due ...
) at the beach. They instantly like each other and starts dating before she reveals herself to be a
jinn
Jinn ( ar, , ') – also Romanization of Arabic, romanized as djinn or Anglicization, anglicized as genies (with the broader meaning of spirit or demon, depending on sources)
– are Invisibility, invisible creatures in early Arabian mytho ...
. Deceived, Dhiyash calls their relationship off and warns her not to meet him ever again. Yaasha, later disguised as a wise woman, Zaleesha (
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 ...
) helped him to learn basic elements needed for opening a business and indirectly assists him in locating and selling an ambergris. Five years later, Dhiyas, now a successful businessman is introduced to a needy family; Naha (Khadheeja Mohamed) and her kid, Lauza, whom later revealed to be Yaasha disguised as another woman where Lauza was discovered to be their own child.
Cast
*
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 ...
as Dhiyash
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Mariyam Nisha
Mariyam Nisha (born 19 May 1979) is a Maldivian former actress.
Early life
Nisha was born on 19 May 1979 in Dh. Rinbudhoo. She recalled her childhood days as a "disturbing chapter" of life where she had to refrain from enjoying with friends due ...
as Shafqa / Yaasha
* Khadheeja Mohamed as Naha
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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 Jauza
* Ahmed Moosa as Viaam
*
Suneetha Ali as Safa
*
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 Zaleesha
* Raisa as Lauza
Soundtrack
References
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2002 films
2002 horror films
Maldivian horror films
Films directed by Amjad Ibrahim
Dhivehi-language films