Vakin Loabin
Official film poster
Directed byAli Shifau
Written byAishath Fuad Thaufeeq
Screenplay byAishath Fuad Thaufeeq
Produced byMohamed Ali
Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq
StarringMohamed Jumayyil
Mariyam Majudha
Nuzuhath Shuaib
CinematographyAli Shifau
Ahmed Sinan
Edited byAli Shifau
Music byMohamed Ikram
Production
company
Release date
  • March 5, 2018 (2018-03-05)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Vakin Loabin is a 2018 Maldivian family drama film directed by Ali Shifau. Co-produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha and Nuzuhath Shuaib in pivotal roles. The film was released on 5 March 2018.[1] The film tells a story of a young couple's divorce and its impact on everyone around.[2]

Cast

Production

Filming commenced on 7 August 2017 and finished on in November 2017.[3][2] It marks Jumayyil's second collaboration with Shuaib and his third collaboration with Majudha.[3]

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Nithuga Nashaa Raani"Ishaante, AffanFathoHamoodh 
2."Raki Hinithun"FathoFathoFatho, Insha Ahmed 
3."Dhuniye Dhauruva"Shammoon MohamedFathoShammoon Mohamed 
4."Paree"  Equatic Vibe 
5."Rankokaa"  Scores of Flair 

Release and reception

Vakin Loabin was released on 5 March 2018 and opened to a positive response at the box office. The film received a positive response from critics. Ismail Naail Nasheed from Rajje.mv applauded character development and the "remarkable" use of character building elements while specifically praising the screenplay for toning down its melodrama and breaking from the stereotypes of its genre.[4]

Accolades

Award Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
9th Gaumee Film Awards Best film Vakin Loabin Nominated [5]
Best Director Ali Shifau Nominated [5]
Best Actor Mohamed Jumayyil Nominated [5]
Best Actress Mariyam Majudha Nominated [5]
Best Supporting Actress Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi Won [6]
Nuzuhath Shuaib Nominated [5]
Original Song Shammoon Mohamed for "Dhuniye Dhauruve" Nominated [5]
Best Lyricist Shammoon Mohamed - "Dhuniye Dhauruve" Nominated [5]
Best Male Playback Singer Shammoon Mohamed for "Dhuniye Dhauruve" Nominated [5]
Best Screenplay Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq Nominated [5]
Best Background Music Mohamed Ikram Nominated [5]
Best Art Direction Ali Shifau, Mohamed Ali, Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq Nominated [5]
Best Costume Design Hussain Hazim Nominated [5]
Best Sound Editing Ali Shifau Nominated [5]

Sequel

In March 2018, Mohamed Ali announced that he intended to develop a sequel of Vakin Loabin, reprising the characters from the original.[7] The sequel is expected to release in 2020.[7]

References

  1. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (10 September 2017). "Songs of "Vakin Loabin" are romantic". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  2. ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (6 November 2017). "Shooting of "Vakin Loabin" completed". Mihaaru (in Divehi).
  3. ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (9 August 2017). "Shooting of "Vakin Loabin" commenced". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  4. ^ Nasheed, Ismail Naail (4 March 2018). "Pre-premiere review of Vakin Loabin: A break apart from a genre of melodrama; A must watch". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Adhushan, Ahmed (9 November 2019). "Nominations for 9th Dhivehi Film Awards". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 August 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  6. ^ Sharaf, Aisha (16 November 2019). "Film Award: Vishak shines". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 August 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  7. ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (11 March 2018). "A sequel to Vakin Loabin is in discussion". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 12 September 2018.
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