Hahdhu
Hahdhu is a 2017 Maldivian romantic film directed by Abdul Faththaah. Produced by Abdul Faththaah and Niuma Mohamed under Red Production, the film stars Mariyam Azza, Ahmed Shiban and Aminath Rishfa in pivotal roles. The film was released on 6 September 2017.[1]
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| Directed by | Abdul Faththaah |
| Produced by | Abdul Faththaah Niuma Mohamed |
| Screenplay by | Mahdi Ahmed |
| Starring | Mariyam Azza Ahmed Shiban Aminath Rishfa Ali Azim |
| Music by | Ibrahim Nifar |
| Cinematography | Ibrahim Wisan |
| Edited by | Ahmed Sajid |
Production company | Red Production |
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| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Plot
Yusra, a young women comes back to her home island after completing her studies from Mal'e. She meets a young man named Ali and fell in love with him during the trip. On the other hand, Hamza is a young man who face humiliations from the society due to his mother's extra-marital affairs. On day Yusra save Hamza from committing suicide because he is tried of his mother's action, after which Hazma developed feelinds for her.
Yusra goes to a nearby island and there she and Ali ends up having sex. during that night Ali was attacked by some goons and get admitted in the hospital. in the hospital Ali's mother insult Yusra and her mother. Yusra scold Ali's mother and Ali thought Yusra insulted his mother and left her. After Ali's departure Yusra comes to know she is pregnant with Ali's child. She tried to tell Ali about this but he refuse talking to her.
Yusra quit her job as a teacher a decided to repent her mistake. She told her mother her pregnancy and her mother abounded her. Yusra and her mother got humiliated as she got pregnant without marrying someone. Her mother died unable to bear the humiliation. Hamza who fell in love with Yusra stood her her side during even after her delivary. on the other hand, Ali married his childhood love Zamha after her husband died in a car accident. Ali live a happy life with her wife and step-daughter until he learn about. he visit Yusra's island only to find Yusra dead.
Repenting for his mistake, Ali decided to take care of his and Yusra's son Samh. He brings Samh to Zamha and ask for her apology, but Zamha refused to and kicked him out of her life. The flim ends with Zamh's father asking her if she could accept Samh as her own son and give him the love of a mother.
Cast
- Mariyam Azza as Yusra
- Shiban Ahmed as Ali
- Aminath Rishfa as Zamha
- Ahmed Fairooz as Azim
- Ali Azim as Hamza
- Arifa Ibrahim as Ali's mother
- Mohamed Rasheed as Zamha's father
- Gulisthan Mohamed as Haamida
- Mariyam Shakeela as Hamza's mother
- Fauziyya Hassan as Yusra's mother
- Mariyam Haleem as Dhaleyka
- Aishath Rasheedha
- Mohamed Najah
- Aminath Muhusina
- Faiha Ibrahim
- Nuzuhath Shuaib in the item number "Girity Loabin" (Special appearance)
Reception
Hahdhu received mixed reviews from critics. Aishath Maaha of Avas praised the performance of Azza and Rishfa while she criticised Shiban's acting in his debut film. Though the screenplay by Ahmed was favored, she noticed some "loopholes that restricted character development".[2]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Udhuhilamaa" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Fathuhulla Abdul Fatthah | Mariyam Ashfa, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Neydheymey Alivileykah" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Mariyam Ashfa | 4:48 | |
| 3. | "Beehilaashey" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Fathuhulla Abdul Fatthah | Mariyam Ashfa, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | 4:44 |
| 4. | "Dhu'aa" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Mariyam Ashfa, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Yoosuf Alson Mohamed | 4:18 | |
| 5. | "Giritee Loabin" | Beyya Huhthu | Mariyam Ashfa, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | 4:25 | |
| 6. | "Thaubaa" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Ismail Mubarik | Ibrahim Zaid Ali | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Shalabee Ibrahim, Hussain Ali, Ibrahim Zaid Ali, Ibrahim Nashif | 4:38 |
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Gaumee Film Awards | Best film | Hahdhu | Nominated | [3] |
| Best Director | Abdul Faththaah | Nominated | [3] | |
| Best Actress | Mariyam Azza | Nominated | [3] | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Ali Azim | Won | [4] | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Fauziyya Hassan | Nominated | [3] | |
| Original Song | Ibrahim Shiham for "Dhuaa" | Nominated | [3] | |
| Best Lyricist | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee for "Dhuaa" | Nominated | [3] | |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Mariyam Ashfa - "Udhuhilamaa" | Nominated | [3] | |
| Mariyam Ashfa - "Dhuaa" | Nominated | [3] | ||
| Mariyam Ashfa - "Beehilaashey" | Nominated | [3] | ||
| Best Editing | Ahmed Sajid | Nominated | [3] | |
| Best Cinematography | Ibrahim Wisan | Nominated | [3] | |
| Best Screenplay | Mahdi Ahmed | Nominated | [3] | |
| Best Background Music | Ismail Adheel | Nominated | [3] | |
| Best Art Direction | Abdul Faththaah | Nominated | [3] | |
| Best Costume Design | Naziya Ismail | Nominated | [3] | |
| Best Sound Editing | Ismail Adheel | Nominated | [3] | |
References
- Adhushan, Ahmed (9 February 2017). "Haddhu will break records: Fatthah". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- Maaha, Aishath (8 September 2017). "Review" Praising 'Hahdhu" in a limit". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- 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.
- Sharaf, Aisha (16 November 2019). "Film Award: Vishak shines". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 August 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.