| Laila | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Abdulla Sujau |
| Written by | Fathimath Nahula |
| Screenplay by | Abdulla Sujau Fathimath Nahula |
| Produced by | Aafathis |
| Starring | Aishath Shiranee Moosa Zakariyya Aishath Zeeniya Ali Shameel Ahmed Shimau |
| Cinematography | Abdulla Sujau |
| Edited by | Abdulla Sujau |
| Music by | Nafil |
| Production company | Corona Arts |
| Release date |
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| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Laila is a 1997 Maldivian drama film edited and directed by Abdulla Sujau. Produced by Aafathis, the film stars Aishath Shiranee, Moosa Zakariyya, Aishath Zeeniya, Ali Shameel and Mariyam Haleem in pivotal roles.
Premise
Laila, an attractive blind girl and the only child of a family, desires to meet her mother, Waheedha (Mariyam Haleem) who has been divorced during her childhood. Mueed (Moosa Zakariyya), a new recruit working at her father, Faiz's (Ali Shameel) office, visits her home upon Faiz's request and is instantly attracted to Laila. Their friendship grows into romance and complications arise when Laila's best-friend, Zeena, realizes her crush, Ahmed, is the same man posing with a different name, whom Laila is romantically linked up with.
Cast
- Aishath Shiranee as Laila
- Moosa Zakariyya as Ahmed Mueed / Moosa
- Aishath Zeeniya as Zeena
- Ali Shameel as Faiz
- Ahmed Shimau as Nisham
- Fathimath Neena as Shahula
- Mariyam Haleem as Waheedha
- Zaneena Abdul Hakeem
- Fathuma Didi
- Aiminaidhee as Zeena's sister
- Aishath Hanim
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vaathee Maa Kaireegaa" | Fathimath Nahula | Mohamed Imthiyaz | Ali Rameez, Fazeela Amir | 07:27 |
| 2. | "Karunun Loaves Fureyney" | Fathimath Nahula | Mohamed Imthiyaz | Fathimath Zoona | 04:25 |
| 3. | "Dhin Veynugaa Aawaaraa Vey" (Male Version) | Fathimath Nahula | Mohamed Imthiyaz | Ali Rameez | 03:03 |
| 4. | "Dhaashey Kalaa" | Fathimath Nahula | Mohamed Imthiyaz | Fathimath Zoona, Ismail Shiyaz | 05:43 |
| 5. | "Dhin Veynugaa Aawaaraa Vey" (Female Version) | Fathimath Nahula | Mohamed Imthiyaz | Fazeela Amir | 02:58 |
| Total length: | 23:37 | ||||
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Aafathis Film Award - 1998 | Best Actress | Aishath Shiranee | Won |
| 2007 | 3rd Gaumee Film Awards | Best Actress | Aishath Shiranee | Nominated |
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