Udhabaani
| Udhabaani | |
|---|---|
 Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Amjad Ibrahim |
| Written by | Mohamed Gasim[1] |
| Screenplay by | Amjad Ibrahim |
| Produced by | Hamid Ali |
| Starring | Yoosuf Shafeeu Amira Ismail Hamid Ali Aminath Shareef |
| Cinematography | Riyaz |
| Edited by | Yoosuf Shafeeu Abdul Faththaah |
| Music by | Ayyuman Shareef |
Production company | Learner's Production |
Release date |
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| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Udhabaani is a 2009 Maldivian romantic horror feature film directed by Amjad Ibrahim.[2] Produced by Hamid Ali under Learner's Production, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Amira Ismail, Hamid Ali and Aminath Shareef in pivotal roles.[3][4] Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics, although it performed well at the box office, making it Ibrahim's most successful venture.[5]
Plot
Lathaa (Amira Ismail) is a school student who belongs to the inferior social class where her parents, Adamfulhu (Hamid Ali) and Mariyam Manike (Aminath Shareef), work all day to earn an income hoping to sustain basic necessities. One night, Adamfulhu goes to fishing and is dragged into the sea by a supernatural force. Concerned about him, Mariyam Manike searches for him and finds him at the fishing spot sitting idle. On his return, Lathaa and Mariyam Manike observes difference in his habit; forgetting his daily chores and distancing from religious acts. Lathaa, who is in a romantic relationship with Laami (Yoosuf Shafeeu), a shopkeeper, sees a black shadow at the beach and they stopped meeting at that place.
Two nights later, Laami comes to Lathaa's house and tries to rape her when she refused to have sex with him. Mariyam Manike opens the door on time and kicks him out. The next morning Laami's father storms out on him for harassing Lathaa which Laami had no memory of. Lathaa was expelled from school and her father warns her about her relationship with Laami. To clear out his suspicion, Laami along with his friend, Areesh (Hussain Solah) spies on Adamfulhu and witness him transforms into a monster. After feeding raw fishes, he transforms back to Adamfulhu and go back to his house. Few minutes later, they observe the same man, now disguised as Laami, enters Lathaa room.
The following day, Areesh was found to be dead. A spell-maker who figures out the truth through Areesh and Laami, explains the events to Mariyam Manike and hands over two amulets to be used for protection. She ties one of the amulets on Lathaa's hand but she did not get the chance to tie the next amulet on her body. The following day, the spell-maker and Mariyam Manike were found to be murdered in their houses.
Cast
- Yoosuf Shafeeu as Laami
- Amira Ismail as Lathaa
- Hamid Ali as Adamfulhu
- Aminath Shareef as Mariyam Manike
- Hussain Solah as Areesh
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kalhu Foige Reythah Gunan" | Hussain Sobah | Fathimath Zoona, Abdul Baaree | |
| 2. | "Udhabaani Laa" | Hussain Sobah | Mariyam Shaufa, Hassan Ilham | |
| 3. | "Gennany Hiyy Furuvan" | Hussain Sobah | Mumthaz Moosa, Shaheedha Mohamed | |
| 4. | "Loabin Thi Hiyy Hiba Kohfinama" | Hussain Sobah | Maain Rasheed, Mohamed Faruhad | |
| 5. | "Handhuvaruge Alikan Libey" | Hussain Sobah | Abdul Baaree, Fathimath Zoona | |
| 6. | "Udhabaani Laigen Fiyey" | Hussain Sobah | Abdul Baaree |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1st Maldives Film Awards | Best Female Playback Singer | Maain Rasheed | Nominated | [6] |
References
- ^ "Gaumee Inaam 2009 - Mohamed Gasim". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (17 October 2017). "Are these stars fallen?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (30 January 2017). "A festival of Amjey's films to be organized". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 22 December 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (24 February 2018). "Who are the most profitable producers?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (18 February 2015). "How much will you rate for Amjey?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
{{cite news}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 9 May 2015 suggested (help) - ^ Haveeru Videos (26 June 2011). "Maldives Film Awards 2011 Nominations". Youtube (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.