Maamui

Maamui
	Official film poster
Directed by	Ali Shifau
Produced by	Mohamed Ali; Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq
Written by	Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq; Ahmed Tholal
Screenplay by	Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq; Ahmed Tholal
Starring	Sheela Najeeb; Mohamed Jumayyil; Mariyam Azza; Mariyam Majudha; Ismail Jumaih; Ahmed Shakir; Adam Rizwee; Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim; Nuzuhath Shuaib
Music by	Mohamed Ikram
Cinematography	Ali Shifau; Ahmed Sinan
Edited by	Ali Shifau
Production; company	Dark Rain Entertainment
Release date	July 1, 2019;
Country	Maldives
Language	Dhivehi

Maamui (trans: Honey) is a Maldivian 2019 comedy film directed by Ali Shifau. Produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Jumayyil, Mariyam Azza, Mohamed Faisal, Mariyam Majudha, Ismail Jumaih and Nuzuhath Shuaib in pivotal roles. The film was released on 1 July 2019.

Cast

Sheela Najeeb as Vargina
Mohamed Jumayyil as Salman
Mariyam Azza as Haifa
Mariyam Majudha as Tanya
Ismail Jumaih as Rushdy
Ahmed Shakir as Hudhu Mukhthar
Adam Rizwee
Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim as Happu
Nuzuhath Shuaib as Dhiyana
Ahmed Sunie as Reethi Issey
Hamdhan Farooq as Rozy
Samahath Razi
Maria Teresa Pagand as Romani
Aishath Yaadha as Saniya
Mohamed Faisal
Aminath Noora
Ali Shazleem as Bunny
Ibrahim Aman
Ismail Wajeeh (Special appearance)

Development

The film was announced on 28 July 2017.[1] Initially, Dark Rain Entertainment planned to release Maamui as a web series.[1] However, unable to raise enough funds to develop it as a web series, the production team decided to release it as a feature film.[2] Producer Mohamed Ali said; "we failed to entice sponsor to fund for the project, hence we opt to release the film in theaters. However, we intend to develop individual characters from the film and create a web series based on it".[2] In April 2018, the star cast was confirmed to include Mariyam Azza, Mohamed Jumayyil, Mohamed Faisal, Mariyam Majudha, Sheela Najeeb, Nuzuhath Shuaib, Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim, Ismail Jumaih, Ahmed Sunil, Hamdhan Farooq, Mariyam Noora, Ahmed Shazleem, Adam Rizvee, Ahmed Shakir and Ibrahim Aman.[3] The film also introduces director Shifau's wife, Aishath Yaadha, who had previously worked in an office-teledrama.[3] Veteran actor Ismail Wajeeh is reported to be featured in a small appearance in the film.[4] Filming for the first schedule of the project was started on 6 May 2018 for a total of ten days.[5] Second schedule of filming was started post Ramazan and shooting was completed on 7 November 2018.[3]

Soundtrack

A promotional video of "Araigen Aai Iraaey" was released on 28 June 2019 which serves as a tribute to the yesteryear Maldivian songs including "Vaareyge Paree", "E Keevvebaa Ithubaaru Kuraashey Mithuraa", "Angaadheyshey Adhuvee Ruhigen Ey Malaa", "Maheynethi Dhaaney", "Farivefa Fonivefa" and "Dhaneehey Aisbalaa".[6]

Track listing
No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Araigen Aai Iraaey"	Ahmed Shakir	Hussain Thaufeeq	Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim, Hawwa Ashra	3:24
2.	"Rey Rey" (Original composition by Abdul Rauf)	Abdul Rauf	Fathuhulla Abdul Fatthah	Hawwa Ashra	3:02
3.	"Rey Rey" (Promotional song)	Abdul Rauf	Hussain Thowfeeq	Mira Mohamed Majid, Toy	3:33
4.	"Joadehge Saafu Loabi"			Andhala Haleem
5.	"Thibaa"			Fathuhulla Abdul Fahthah

Release

The film was released on 1 July 2019.[3]

References

Adhushan, Ahmed (28 July 2017). "Dark Rain to release a web series as Maamui". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
Adhushan, Ahmed (28 July 2017). "Maamui to be released as a feature film instead of a web series". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
Adhushan, Ahmed (11 April 2018). "Maamui's shooting to be commences post Ramazan". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
Adhushan, Ahmed (10 August 2018). "Cast of Maamui introduced". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
Adhushan, Ahmed (7 May 2018). "Filimg for Maamui started with Ismail Wajeeh". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
Ajwan, Ali (28 June 2019). "Maamui's Araigen Ai Iraaey giving nostalgic feelings". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.

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[MaamuiWebSeries-1] Adhushan, Ahmed (28 July 2017). "Dark Rain to release a web series as Maamui". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.

[MaamuiFeatureFilm-2] Adhushan, Ahmed (28 July 2017). "Maamui to be released as a feature film instead of a web series". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.

[MaamuiStarcast-3] Adhushan, Ahmed (11 April 2018). "Maamui's shooting to be commences post Ramazan". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.

[4] Adhushan, Ahmed (10 August 2018). "Cast of Maamui introduced". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.

[5] Adhushan, Ahmed (7 May 2018). "Filimg for Maamui started with Ismail Wajeeh". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.

[6] Ajwan, Ali (28 June 2019). "Maamui's Araigen Ai Iraaey giving nostalgic feelings". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.