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]

Hama Himeyn
Official film poster
Directed byAhmed Nimal
Written byMahdi Ahmed
Screenplay byMahdi Ahmed
Produced bySama
Ziya
StarringAli Seezan
Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi
Nashidha Mohamed
CinematographyHassan Haleem
Edited byHassan Haleem
Music byImad Ismail
Production
company
Corona Arts
Release date
  • July 05, 2004 (July 05, 2004)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Premise

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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. Faisal 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

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Soundtrack

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Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Hithah Feney"Coco Hassan HaleemMohamed Fazeel, Fathimath Zoona5:14
2."Loabin Heeleema Hithaa"Coco Hassan HaleemMohamed Fazeel, Aishath Inaya4:56
3."Adhugaa Nethey Ufaleh"Coco Hassan HaleemAishath Inaya3:31

Response

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Gaumee Inaam 2003 - Yoosuf Shafeeu". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 January 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
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