Dhefirin is a 1997 Maldivian film directed by Hamid Ali.[1] Produced by Aishath Abdul Majeed under Farivaa Films, the film stars Hassan Afeef, Jamsheedha Ahmed and Asad Shareef in pivotal roles.[2][3] It marks the first Maldivian film that was primarily shot in Sri Lanka.[4] The rest of the scenes were filmed in Bangkok.[4][5]
| Dhefirin | |
|---|---|
 Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Hamid Ali |
| Produced by | Aishath Abdul Majeed |
| Starring | Hassan Afeef Jamsheedha Ahmed Asad Shareef |
Production company | Farivaa Films |
Release date |
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| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Premise edit
The film opens as Shehenaz (Jamsheedha Ahmed) applying for a post at a firm managed by Ashraf (Asad Shareef) whom she has encountered before. As days passed by, they bond and narrate their journey leading to where they are today. Shehenaz marries an aspiring entrepreneur, Shah (Hassan Afeef) who spends their whole honeymoon ignoring his wife rather investing in his future business. Their marriage life is filled with turmoil as Shah struggles with workaholism. The relationship crisis hits a new low when Shah divorces her for complaining about his priorities. On the promise that he will reform, Shehenaz gives him a second chance which ended the same as their previous marriage. Shehenaz moves on with her life while Shah attempts to reunite with her. She marries Ashraf who keeps her the happiest she ever imagined. However, this does not stop from Shah conspiring against Shehenaz to break off their marriage.
Cast edit
- Hassan Afeef as Shah
- Jamsheedha Ahmed as Aishath "Shehenaz" Ali
- Asad Shareef as Ashraf
- Hamid Ali as Junaid; Ashraf's friend
- Aminath Ibrahim Didi as Shehenaz's mother
Soundtrack edit
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kurevey Mihandhaan Foheveyhey?" | Abdulla Waheedh (Feeali) | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Fazaaga Vey Zuvaan" | Fathimath Zoona | |
| 3. | "Dhulekey Fisaari Thoonu" | Mohamed Rashad, Fathimath Zoona | |
| 4. | "Hiyy Mi Karunaigaa" | Fathimath Zoona | |
| 5. | "Loabivanyaa Bunelaa" | Abdulla Waheedh (Feeali) | |
| 6. | "Fusvey Fusvey Loa Mathin" | Mohamed Rashad |
Reception edit
Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics where the settings and cinematography of the film was appraised while the writing and character development were found to be weak.[4]
References edit
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (6 January 2017). "Which stars had faded too soon?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ Maaha, Aishath (31 May 2017). "Did Jambe lose his path?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 November 2018. Retrieved 15 November 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.
- ^ a b c Adhushan, Ahmed (23 June 2018). "Another film from DRE announced". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (26 September 2016). "Whats up with Hatharu Udhares Ayya?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2018.