Hama Himeyn
| Hama Himeyn | |
|---|---|
 Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Ahmed Nimal |
| Written by | Mahdi Ahmed |
| Screenplay by | Mahdi Ahmed |
| Produced by | Sama Ziya |
| Starring | Ali Seezan Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi Nashidha Mohamed |
| Cinematography | Hassan Haleem |
| Edited by | Hassan Haleem |
| Music by | Imad Ismail |
Production company | Corona Arts |
Release date |
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| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Hama Himeyn is a 2004 Maldivian film directed by Ahmed Nimal.[1] Produced by Sama and Ziya under Corona Arts, the film stars Ali Seezan, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi and Nashidha Mohamed in pivotal roles.[2][3][4] The story of the film was written in 1998 by Mahdi Ahmed and re-written with a modern perspective when director Ahmed Nimal shared his intention to direct a film for his story.[5]
Premise
Several years later, Aminath (Niuma Mohamed) returns from Madras after completing her studies and meets her ex-boyfriend, Faisal (Ali Seezan) who is now married to an emotionally immature wife, Fazeela (Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi). As the film moves forward, Faisal's past life as a drug addict unfolds. Faisl shows up drunk at Aminath's birthday party where he ends their relationship and attacks his father Zahir (Chilhiya Moosa Manik) at home. He was then exiled to another island where he meets Fazeela and her aunt, Nashidha (Nashidha Mohamed).
Cast
- Ali Seezan as Faisal
- Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi as Fazeela
- Nashidha Mohamed as Nashidha
- Ali Shameel as Adnan
- Niuma Mohamed as Aminath
- Chilhiya Moosa Manik as Zahir
- Mohamed Manik as Muruthala
- Shameema as Faisal's mother
- Ahmed Nimal as Habeeb; Nashidha's husband
- Ahmed Latheef as Nashidha
- Saiman
- Ahmed Azmeel as Ibrahim; a friend of Faisal
- Yoosuf Shafeeu as Dr. Ibrahim (special appearance)
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hithah Feney" | Coco Hassan Haleem | Mohamed Fazeel, Fathimath Zoona | 5:14 |
| 2. | "Loabin Heeleema Hithaa" | Coco Hassan Haleem | Mohamed Fazeel, Aishath Inaya | 4:56 |
| 3. | "Adhugaa Nethey Ufaleh" | Coco Hassan Haleem | Aishath Inaya | 3:31 |
Response
Upon release, the film received mixed to negative reviews from critics and did average business at boxoffice.[5] In an interview, screenwriter Mahdi Ahmed shared his dissatisfaction towards his writing standards in the film and shared his experience of watching the movie in cinema as an "embarrassing" moment.[5]
References
- ^ Musthafa, Mohamed (3 November 2018). "Sitee remains Nimal's best work so far". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ Maaha, Aishath (13 June 2016). "Kuda Hajja will always be a star though she fails to fulfill her dreams". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "Gaumee Inaam 2003 - Yoosuf Shafeeu". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 January 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ Abdulla, Fareeha (29 April 2016). "Maldivians like copied products; our own style is not accepted: Seezan" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ a b c Adhushan, Ahmed (17 April 2017). "Mahdi pleased with his work". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.