Zuleykha
Official film poster
Directed byFathimath Nahula
Written byFathimath Nahula[1]
StarringYoosuf Shafeeu
Mariyam Nisha
Sheela Najeeb
Ali Seezan
Mohamed Manik
Mariyam Enash Sinan
CinematographyMohamed Rasheed
Mohamed Shiyaz
Hussain Imthiyaz
Edited bySadha Ahmed
Music byMohamed Shahuban
Production
company
Mapa
Release date
  • July 19, 2005 (July 19, 2005)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Zuleykha is a 2005 Maldivian romantic drama film written and directed by Fathimath Nahula.[2][3] Produced under Mapa, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Nisha, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik and Mariyam Enash Sinan in pivotal roles.[4][5][6]

Plotline

The story is mainly based on the unconditional love of a father (Yoosuf Shafeeu) towards his only daughter (Mariyam Enash Sinan).

Shahid (Yoosuf Shafeeu) a dedicated tailor working at a company owned by a rich businessman engages in a romantic relationship with the owner's daughter, Zuleykha (Mariyam Nisha) despite her father's detestation. Shahid was fired from his workplace and ultimately quits his relationship with Zuleykha considering the barriers between their social classes. On a visit to a nearby island, Shahid meets Ashiya (Sheela Najeeb) who instantly falls in love with Shahid. Contemplating that Ashiya can distract him from his memories with Zuleykha, Shahid marries Ashiya but his life takes a toll due to her insolent behavior. At the time of pregnancy, she tried to abort their child only be stopped when Shahid promised her they will relocate to Male' sooner.

Shahid fails to convince his father to allow them stay at his house in Male'. He return to the island, only to discover Ashiya having an extramarital affair with her ex-lover where Shahid exposed her truth to the whole island and divorced her. He moved to Male' with his daughter, Zuleykha (Mariyam Enash Sinan) and starts working at a hotel where the owner of the place allowed him to stay at his place being impressed with his dignity and honesty. Meanwhile, Shahid consults Dr. Suheil, (Ali Seezan) who is Zuleykha's husband for having frequent headaches and coughing up bloody phlegm where he was diagnosed with final stage of cancer.

Shahid decided to hide the fact for Zuleykha and try to spend most of his time with her. However, on Zuleykha's birthday Shahid died after giving his daughter's custody to Zuleykha and Suheli and left a note for Zuleykha, in which he advice her to be kind to everyone and always do good deeds.

Cast

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Loabivaaya Nulaa" (Male version)Mausoom ShakirMumthaz Moosa6:26
2."Haadha Loaiybey Dho"Mausoom ShakirShifa Thaufeeq5:29
3."Bappage Loa"Mausoom ShakirAbdul Baaree, Mariyam Enash Sinan6:01
4."Heevey Ladhugannahen"Mausoom ShakirHassan Ilham, Fathimath Rauf5:54
5."Thi Loaiybah Hiyy Kiyaaleema"Mausoom ShakirIbrahim Zaid Ali, Aishath Inaya5:37
6."Giyaamath"Mausoom ShakirMohamed Zaidh, Fathimath Zoona6:11
7."Beevedhaathee"Mausoom ShakirMohamed Shahuban6:25
8."Mammaaey Mihithuga"Adam Haleem AdnanMariyam Enash Sinan5:41
9."Edhenee Thiya Loaibaa"Mausoom ShakirMoonisa Khaleel5:41
10."Loabivaaya Nulaa" (Female version)Mausoom ShakirFathimath Zoona6:26

Accolades

Year Award Category Recipients Result Ref.
2007 Miadhu Crystal Award Best Film Zuleykha Won [7]
Best Director Fathimath Nahula Won [7]
Best Actor Yoosuf Shafeeu Won [7]
Best Supporting Actor Mohamed Manik Won [7]
Best Child Artist Mariyam Enash Sinan Won [7]
Best Makeup Shareefa Fakhree, Mohamed Manik Won [7]
Best Story Fathimath Nahula Won [7]
Best Cinematography Mohamed Rasheed, Mohamed Shiyaz, Hussain Imthiyaz Won [7]
4th Gaumee Film Awards Best Film Zuleykha Nominated [8]
Best Director Fathimath Nahula Nominated [8]
Best Actor Yoosuf Shafeeu Nominated [8]
Best Actress Mariyam Nisha Nominated [8]
Best Supporting Actor Ali Seezan Won [8]
Mohamed Manik Nominated [8]
Best Supporting Actress Sheela Najeeb Won [8]
Best Screenplay Fathimath Nahula Won [8]
Best Child Artist Mariyam Enash Sinan Won [8]
Best Costume Design Jadhulla Ismail, Laila Won [8]

References

  1. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (9 July 2018). "Empowering women in cinema". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  2. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (23 February 2012). "Top 10 Actresses in Malives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  3. ^ Maaha, Aishath (21 February 2018). "Best 10 Actors". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (1 October 2016). "Nahula at her peak; aiming for 50 shows". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Gaumee Inaam 2009 - Fathimath Nahula". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h "Zuleykha Awarded as Best Film winning in eight categories". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 13 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Nadheem, Ahmed (30 December 2007). "Winners of 4th Gaumee Film Awards". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.

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