Dhanmalhi is a 1993 Maldivian teledrama directed by Reeko Moosa Manik.[2] Produced and distributed by Television Maldives, the film stars Reeko Moosa Manik, Lilian Saeed and Suneetha in pivotal roles.[3][4] The film shows the conflict between a husband and wife and the progression of the husband due to his wife's behavior.[5]
| Dhanmalhi | |
|---|---|
 Official film poster | |
| Written by | Reeko Moosa Manik |
| Directed by | Reeko Moosa Manik |
| Starring | Reeko Moosa Manik Lilian Saeed Suneetha |
| Country of origin | Maldives |
| Original language | Dhivehi |
| Production | |
| Producer | Television Maldives[1] |
| Cinematography | Mohamed Manik Mohamed Rasheed |
| Editor | Moosa Haleem |
| Original release | |
| Network | Television Maldives |
| Release | 1993 |
Premise
editIdhrees (Reeko Moosa Manik) is married to an indolent, deceptive and manipulative wife, Faree (Lilian Saeed) who does no work other than sleep and watching television citing her ill-health. Idhrees, who is treated as a servant to Faree gets his final warning at his job for being continuously late to work. Hussainfulhu (Koyya Hassan Manik), a well wisher for Idhrees, advises him to take control of his life. Meanwhile, a colleague of Idhrees, Hafsa (Suneetha) shows interest towards him while his wife suspects him having an affair with another woman.
Cast
edit- Reeko Moosa Manik as Idhrees
- Lilian Saeed as Fareedha
- Suneetha as Hafsa
- Koyya Hassan Manik as Hussainfulhu
- Arifa Ibrahim as Fareedha's mother
- Shakir as Solih
Soundtrack
edit| No. | Title | Lyricist(s) | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Dhen Dhen Dhen Haamavaa" | Abdulla Afeef | Ibrahim Amir, Fazeela Amir | 03:59 |
Reception
editUpon release, the film mainly received mixed to positive reviews from critics. It was lauded for demonstrating the classical regressive view from a female's perspective unlike other locals releases and also for the performance of Reeko Moosa Manik and Lilian Saeed.[6] Similarly, another critic applauded the cinematographer and director's work in utilizing the locations as a "transitioning point" in the film, however criticized the film makers conception of a healthy marriage.
References
edit- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (24 February 2018). "Who are the most profitable producers?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ Maaha, Aishath (6 February 2018). "Memories of Haajara and Sihthifulhu will always linger". Dho (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (16 February 2012). "Top 10 Actors in Maldives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (24 November 2019). "Dharaa Rasheed: Nations's superstar". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 November 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ^ "Haajara and Sihthi: Cinema's legends". Hurihaa (in Divehi). 25 September 2020. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "A fit product from the legendary actor Lilian Saeed". MuniAvas (in Divehi). 28 July 2020. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2021.