Laila (1997 film)
| Laila | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Abdulla Sujau |
| Written by | Fathimath Nahula[1] |
| Screenplay by | Abdulla Sujau Fathimath Nahula |
| Produced by | Aafathis[2] |
| Starring | Aishath Shiranee Moosa Zakariyya Aishath Zeeniya Ali Shameel Ahmed Shimau |
| Cinematography | Abdulla Sujau |
| Edited by | Abdulla Sujau |
| Music by | Nafil |
Production company | Corona Arts |
Release date |
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| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Laila is a 1997 Maldivian drama film edited and directed by Abdulla Sujau.[3][4] Produced by Aafathis, the film stars Aishath Shiranee, Moosa Zakariyya, Aishath Zeeniya, Ali Shameel and Mariyam Haleem in pivotal roles.[5][6]
Premise
[edit]Laila, an attractive blind girl and the only child of a family, desires to meet her mother, Waheedha (Mariyam Haleem) who has been divorced during her childhood. Mueed (Moosa Zakariyya), a new recruit working at her father, Faiz's (Ali Shameel) office, visits her home upon Faiz's request and is instantly attracted to Laila. Their friendship grows into romance and complications arise when Laila's best-friend, Zeena, realizes her crush, Ahmed, is the same man posing with a different name, whom Laila is romantically linked up with.
Cast
[edit]- Aishath Shiranee as Laila
- Moosa Zakariyya as Ahmed Mueed / Moosa
- Aishath Zeeniya as Zeena
- Ali Shameel as Faiz
- Ahmed Shimau as Nisham
- Fathimath Neena as Shahula
- Mariyam Haleem as Waheedha
- Zaneena Abdul Hakeem
- Fathuma Didi
- Aiminaidhee as Zeena's sister
- Aishath Hanim
Soundtrack
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vaathee Maa Kaireegaa" | Fathimath Nahula | Mohamed Imthiyaz | Ali Rameez, Fazeela Amir | 07:27 |
| 2. | "Karunun Loaves Fureyney" | Fathimath Nahula | Mohamed Imthiyaz | Fathimath Zoona | 04:25 |
| 3. | "Dhin Veynugaa Aawaaraa Vey" (Male Version) | Fathimath Nahula | Mohamed Imthiyaz | Ali Rameez | 03:03 |
| 4. | "Dhaashey Kalaa" | Fathimath Nahula | Mohamed Imthiyaz | Fathimath Zoona, Ismail Shiyaz | 05:43 |
| 5. | "Dhin Veynugaa Aawaaraa Vey" (Female Version) | Fathimath Nahula | Mohamed Imthiyaz | Fazeela Amir | 02:58 |
| Total length: | 23:37 | ||||
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Aafathis Film Award - 1998 | Best Actress | Aishath Shiranee | Won |
| 2007 | 3rd Gaumee Film Awards | Best Actress | Aishath Shiranee | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Gaumee Inaam 2009 - Fathimath Nahula". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 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 (2 July 2018). "Jumayyil Nimal's letter". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (21 October 2017). "Niuma announces her retirement with Nivairoalhi". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 January 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ^ 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 (23 February 2012). "Top 10 Actresses in Malives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2018.