Bridge is a Maldivian comedy drama web series written and directed by Amjad Ibrahim. It stars Sheela Najeeb, Ahmed Shaz, Ali Shameel and Amira Ismail in main roles. The pilot episode of the series was released on 2 April 2022 and was concluded on 4 June 2022.
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| Genre | Comedy drama |
| Story by | Amjad Ibrahim |
| Directed by | Amjad Ibrahim |
| Country of origin | Maldives |
| Original language | Divehi |
| Production | |
| Cinematography | Ibrahim Samaah |
| Editor | Ravee Farooq |
| Production company | Jayz Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Release | April 2 – June 4, 2022 |
Cast and characters edit
Main edit
- Sheela Najeeb as Areesha
- Ahmed Shaz as Haidhar
- Ali Shameel as Saleem
- Amira Ismail as Laila
Recurring edit
- Mariyam Haleem as Abidha; Laila's mother
- Mohamed Anil as Zahir; Laila's father
- Lucian Kyle Bin Mohamed
Guest edit
- Abdulla Ayaan as Ayaan
- Umar Arafaath
- Aishath Lahfa as Areesha
Episodes edit
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | Amjad Ibrahim | April 2, 2022 | |
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Saleem catches his friend Haidhar with another woman. Haidhar attempts to manipulate his wife, Areesha, by narrating a fake jinn story which leads Areesha and Saleem to seek the help of a sorcerer. Saleem brings a tiktok star Ayaan who convinces Areesha to leave Haidhar for a while till he regains his consciousness. | ||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Amjad Ibrahim | April 9, 2022 | |
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Haidhar is assured that his girlfriend Laila is a Jinn. Ayaan convinces Areesha into believing Saleem is lying about his supernatural encounter. | ||||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Amjad Ibrahim | April 16, 2022 | |
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Laila introduces herself as the soon-to-be wife of Haidhar, much to Areesha's surprise, who demands him to divorced her. | ||||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Amjad Ibrahim | April 23, 2022 | |
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Saleem rejoices their separation. Areesha requests Saleem to allow her stay at his house before she departs to her island. Unaware of the truth, Laila tries every attempt to validate her love for him. | ||||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Amjad Ibrahim | April 30, 2022 | |
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Laila makes surprising appearances at Haidhar's residence which horrifies him. Saleem tries to explain his feelings to Areesha, but hesitates to risk his relationship with Haidhar. | ||||
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Amjad Ibrahim | May 7, 2022 | |
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Taking hints from Areesha, Saleem finally proposes to her and she agrees. Laila unable to accept defeat in love pleads to Haidhar to return to her. Haidhar ultimately agrees to marry Laila if her parents have no issues with their relationship. | ||||
| 7 | "Episode 7" | Amjad Ibrahim | May 14, 2022 | |
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Abidha consents to their marriage plans but her father favors their relationship. However, as soon as Haidhar comes clean of his previous intention with Laila, her father disgusted by him, throws him out of the house. | ||||
| 8 | "Episode 8" | Amjad Ibrahim | May 21, 2022 | |
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Areesha gets married to Saleem and continues to live happily together despites the hurdles from Haidhar. Meanwhile, a jinn in disguise of Laila, is after Haidhar, after their encounter at Bridge. The jinn warns him to accept her marriage proposal, if he wishes to remain sane. The same night, the real Laila comes with her parents agreeing to their relationship. | ||||
| 9 | "Episode 9" | Amjad Ibrahim | May 28, 2022 | |
| 10 | "Episode 10" | Amjad Ibrahim | June 4, 2022 | |
Development edit
The project was announced by director Amjad Ibrahim on 22 August 2021 as a potential web series or a feature film.[1][2] Major part of the series was filmed in Hulhumale'.[1] Filming was completed in the first week of September and editing was initiated by Ravee Farooq on 4 September 2021.[3]
Soundtrack edit
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Ishqeege Theerun" |
Release and reception edit
On 8 October 2021, director Amjad Ibrahim announced that the series will be streamed through digital streaming platform Baiskoafu.[4] The first episode of the series was released on 2 April 2022 in Baiskoafu, on the occasion of Ramadan 1443.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b Rasheede, Ahmed (22 August 2021). "Filming for Amjey's "Bridge" almost completed". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (31 October 2021). "Amjeys' "Bridge" on Baiskoafu from next week 13". CNM (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ Rasheede, Ahmed (4 September 2021). "Is Amira a Jinn for Amjey's "Bridge"". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (8 October 2021). "Amjeys' "Bridge" will be streamed on Baiskoafu". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (3 April 2022). "Amjeys' "Bridge" available for streaming". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.