Edhuvas En'buri Annaanenama is a Maldivian social drama television series written and directed by Fathimath Nahula.[1] It stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Jamsheedha Ahmed and Mohamed Manik in main roles while Koyya Hassan Manik and Aminath Rasheedha appears in supporting roles.[2] The series consisting of five episodes revolves around three friends who failed in love choose a destructive path and later hoping to redeem themselves.[3]
| Edhuvas En'buri Annaanenama | |
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| Written by | Fathimath Nahula |
| Screenplay by | Fathimath Nahula |
| Directed by | Fathimath Nahula |
| Starring | Yoosuf Shafeeu Jamsheedha Ahmed Mohamed Manik |
| Music by | Hussain Sobah |
| Country of origin | Maldives |
| Original language | Divehi |
| Production | |
| Cinematography | Mohamed Siyaz |
| Original release | |
| Release | November 4 – December 2, 2003 |
Cast and characters
editMain
edit- Yoosuf Shafeeu as Niyaz
- Jamsheedha Ahmed as Ina
- Mohamed Manik as Husham
- Koyya Hassan Manik as Ina's father
- Aminath Rasheedha as Niyaz's mother
Recurring
edit- Mohamed Faisal as Adam
- Shahid Mohamed
- Zareer
- Mohamed Shan
- Ahmed Yaamin
- Aafee
- Nathif
- Mauroof Ahmed
- Hassan Naeem
- Qadir
- Ishaq Umar
- Mauroofa Hassan
Guest
edit- Suneetha Ali (special appearance in the song "Hiyy Magey Kiyaadhemey")
- Ahmed Shimau as Doctor
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | Fathimath Nahula | November 4, 2003 | |
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Niyaz, a diffident young man, is deeply in love with Ina, but too reluctant to propose to her. Before he could make any obvious move, Niyaz is affirmed that he has lost Ina to their childhood best friend, Husham, who is also secretly in love with her. Accepting defeat in love, Niyaz chooses a destructive path and becomes a drug abuser. Husham pays a visit to Niyaz to pass a message from Ina, only to discover his drug addiction. | ||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Fathimath Nahula | November 11, 2003 | |
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As an attempt of revenge, Niyaz successfully lures Husham into the drug network. Ina requests Niyaz to meet her one last time, where they clear the misunderstanding between them and profess their love towards each other. Niyaz finds guilty of his drug addiction and for inviting Husham into the pitfall. Knowing the true colors of Niyaz, Ina's father declares his disapproval for their relationship. | ||||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Fathimath Nahula | November 18, 2003 | |
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Niyaz's mother finds out his situation and agrees to help him at any cost. As advised by his mother, Niyaz confesses about drug addiction to Ina and she concurs to help him overcome his addiction, much to her father's disappointment. Hoping to get some support, Ina goes to Husham only to find him in a worse situation. Niyaz is reluctant to join a rehab, fearing he might lose Ina in the process. As a token of affirmation, Ina agrees to marry him on the promise he seeks help from rehabilitation. | ||||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Fathimath Nahula | November 25, 2003 | |
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Witnessing the withdrawal symptoms, Ina lashes out to Husham for being a terrible friend. Niyaz departs to rehab and Husham joins him in the journey. Few days later, Ina is found to be pregnant. After successfully completing their rehab sessions, Niyaz and Husham return home and are welcomed by their family and loved ones. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Niyaz and Ina's child is diagnosed with sudden infant death syndrome. | ||||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Fathimath Nahula | December 2, 2003 | |
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Soon after, the baby passes away creating a distance between Niyaz and Ina. Feeling guilty of his child's demise, Niyaz goes back to the drug network, breaking all hopes of Ina. Adam's drug network is busted and Niyaz is arrested in the process. Niyaz divorces Ina before he is taken into police custody. Three years later, Niyaz returns home, with high hopes for his future, only to find Ina happily married to Husham. | ||||
Soundtrack
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Hiyy Magey Kiyaadhemey" | Adam Haleem Adhnan | Fathimath Zoona, Hussain Sobah | |
| 2. | "Mihiree Rakivefa" | Mausoom Shakir | Fathimath Zoona, Ahmed Amir, Ahmed Nabeel Mohamed | |
| 3. | "Edhuvas En'buri Annaanenama" | Adam Haleem Adhnan | Hussain Sobah, Shaheedha Mohamed |
Release and reception
editThe first episode of the series was released on 4 November 2003, on the occasion of Ramadan 1424. Upon release, the series mostly received positive reviews from critics and audience alike.[4] Apart from the performance of the actors, writer and director Fathimath Nahula's work to blend the social message in a love triangle was lauded by the film viewers.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Gaumee Inaam 2009 - Fathimath Nahula". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ Ifraz, Ali (6 August 2019). "A brief interview of Jamsheedha before departure". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ Ashraf, Aisha (4 February 2018). "Where are all the drama series?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
- ^ "National Award of Recognition 1998 - Fathimath Nahula". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 31 January 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (6 September 2015). "Nahula Vs Tedry: Who among the two brought a revelation to Maldivian Cinema?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2018.