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Laila (1997 film)

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Laila
Directed byAbdulla Sujau
Written byFathimath Nahula[1]
Screenplay byAbdulla Sujau
Fathimath Nahula
Produced byAafathis[2]
StarringAishath Shiranee
Moosa Zakariyya
Aishath Zeeniya
Ali Shameel
Ahmed Shimau
CinematographyAbdulla Sujau
Edited byAbdulla Sujau
Music byNafil
Production
company
Corona Arts
Release date
  • July 15, 1997 (1997-07-15)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

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

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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

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  • 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

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Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Vaathee Maa Kaireegaa"Fathimath NahulaMohamed ImthiyazAli Rameez, Fazeela Amir07:27
2."Karunun Loaves Fureyney"Fathimath NahulaMohamed ImthiyazFathimath Zoona04:25
3."Dhin Veynugaa Aawaaraa Vey" (Male Version)Fathimath NahulaMohamed ImthiyazAli Rameez03:03
4."Dhaashey Kalaa"Fathimath NahulaMohamed ImthiyazFathimath Zoona, Ismail Shiyaz05:43
5."Dhin Veynugaa Aawaaraa Vey" (Female Version)Fathimath NahulaMohamed ImthiyazFazeela Amir02:58
Total length:23:37

Accolades

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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

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  1. ^ "Gaumee Inaam 2009 - Fathimath Nahula". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (2 July 2018). "Jumayyil Nimal's letter". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.