Zuleykha
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]
| Zuleykha | |
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 Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Fathimath Nahula |
| Written by | Fathimath Nahula[1] |
| Starring | Yoosuf Shafeeu Mariyam Nisha Sheela Najeeb Ali Seezan Mohamed Manik Mariyam Enash Sinan |
| Music by | Mohamed Shahuban |
| Cinematography | Mohamed Rasheed Mohamed Shiyaz Hussain Imthiyaz |
| Edited by | Sadha Ahmed |
Production company | Mapa |
Release date |
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| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
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 alway do good deeds.
Cast
- Yoosuf Shafeeu as Shahid
- Ali Seezan as Dr. Suheil
- Mohamed Manik as Fazeel
- Mariyam Nisha as Zuleykha
- Sheela Najeeb as Ashiya
- Mariyam Enash Sinan as Zuleykha
- Ahmed Asim as Hamid
- Aminath Shareef (special appearance)
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Loabivaaya Nulaa" (Male version) | Mausoom Shakir | Mumthaz Moosa | 6:26 |
| 2. | "Haadha Loaiybey Dho" | Mausoom Shakir | Shifa Thaufeeq | 5:29 |
| 3. | "Bappage Loa" | Mausoom Shakir | Abdul Baaree, Mariyam Enash Sinan | 6:01 |
| 4. | "Heevey Ladhugannahen" | Mausoom Shakir | Hassan Ilham, Fathimath Rauf | 5:54 |
| 5. | "Thi Loaiybah Hiyy Kiyaaleema" | Mausoom Shakir | Ibrahim Zaid Ali, Aishath Inaya | 5:37 |
| 6. | "Giyaamath" | Mausoom Shakir | Mohamed Zaidh, Fathimath Zoona | 6:11 |
| 7. | "Beevedhaathee" | Mausoom Shakir | Mohamed Shahuban | 6:25 |
| 8. | "Mammaaey Mihithuga" | Adam Haleem Adnan | Mariyam Enash Sinan | 5:41 |
| 9. | "Edhenee Thiya Loaibaa" | Mausoom Shakir | Moonisa Khaleel | 5:41 |
| 10. | "Loabivaaya Nulaa" (Female version) | Mausoom Shakir | Fathimath Zoona | 6:26 |
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 | Jadulla Ismail, Laila | Won | [8] | ||
References
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- "Gaumee Inaam 2009 - Fathimath Nahula". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- "Zuleykha Awarded as Best Film winning in eight categories". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 June 2007. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- 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.