Zakham is a 1994 Maldivian film directed by Easa Shareef.[1] Produced by Aslam Rasheed under Slam Studio, the film stars Hassan Afeef and Aishath Shiranee in lead roles.[2][3]
| Zakham | |
|---|---|
 Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Easa Shareef |
| Written by | Chilhiya Moosa Manik |
| Produced by | Aslam Rasheed |
| Starring | Hassan Afeef Aishath Shiranee |
| Cinematography | Hassan Latheef Easa Shareef |
| Edited by | Easa Shareef |
Production company | Slam Studio |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 minutes |
| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Premise
editNadhiya (Aishath Shiranee) along with her family goes to a nearby uninhabited island for picnic, where she meets Asif (Hassan Afeef). She encounters a bitterful interaction with him and is loathed by his presence until he saves her from a group of thugs. This softens her hatred towards him though the tables were changed where Asif suspects her change of intention as a part of her revenge plan. The trip ends when they both reunite and starts longing for each other. Shortly after, they start dating though their happiness is short-lived as her father, Moosafulhu (Chilhiya Moosa Manik) is coerced by his business partner, Ibrahimfulhu (Ibrahim Shakir) to arrange their children's marriage in order to strengthen their friendship.
Moosafulhu announces his disapproval towards their relationship as he considers Asif to be raised in a more wealthier family and accuses all his heroic moments to be his masterplan to win Nadhiya's heart. He further blames the death of his wife on Asif's father, Hussain Manik, the manager of Ibrahimfulhu, as he refused to financially help Moosafulhu when his wife was on the verge of dying in childbirth. Moosafulhu forces her to marry Ibrahimfulhu's son, Jameel, who is later revealed to be the leader of the thugs who initially once tried to rape Nadhiya.
Cast
edit- Hassan Afeef as Asif
- Aishath Shiranee as Nadhiya
- Chilhiya Moosa Manik as Moosafulhu; Nadhiya's father
- Easa Shareef as Nadheem; Nadhiya's brother
- Hassan Latheef
- Arifa Ibrahim as Shareefa; the wife of a wealthy businessman and Asif's mother
- Riyaz
- Fathimath Mufliha as Azeeza; the maid working at Nadhiya's house
- Hussain Shibau
- Mohamed Aboobakuru as Jameel
- Ibrahim Shakir as Ibrahimfulhu; business partner of Moosafulhu and Jameel's father
- Aminath Ahmed Didi as Nadhiya's mother who dies in childbirth
Soundtrack
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nunetheyne Asaru Mihithun" | Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi | Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi | |
| 2. | "Nan Adhu Mihithugaa Thi Noonee Nuvey" | Mariyam Waheedha | Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Mariyam Waheedha | |
| 3. | "Khiyaalugaa Hissaavelaa" | Mariyam Waheedha | Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Mariyam Waheedha | |
| 4. | "Thi Dhulun Nubune Khiyaalu Kuraneehey" | Mariyam Waheedha | Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Mariyam Waheedha | |
| 5. | "Thuraa Veynun" | Mariyam Waheedha | Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi |
Response
editUpon release, the film received critical and commercial success where the story and its narrations by Chilhiya Moosa Manik were particularly praised by the critics.[4] During the time of its release, most of its songs become chartbusters.[5]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Aafathis Awards – 1995 | Best Actress | Aishath Shiranee | Won | [6] |
| Best Story | Chilhiya Moosa Manik | Won | [4] | ||
| Best Dialogue | Chilhiya Moosa Manik | Won | [4] |
References
edit- ^ Shaheeb, Mohamed (26 July 2020). "Where is Easa Shareef?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 6 February 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ Maaha, Aishath (31 May 2017). "Did Jambe loses his path?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 November 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (4 May 2020). "Five films from Shiranee's career". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 December 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ a b c "National Award of Recognition 2009 – Chilhiya Moosa Manik". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 November 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ Maaha, Aishath (1 October 2017). "Legendary singers return with "Old is Gold" show". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Gaumee Inaam 2001 - Aishath Shiranee". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 December 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.