Dhon Manma is a 1992 Maldivian drama film directed by Ahmed Sharmeel and Ibrahim Waheed.[1][2] Produced for Star Light, the film stars Haajara Abdul Kareem, Ibrahim Shakir, Ahmed Sharmeel, Mariyam Haajara and Lillian Saeed in pivotal roles.[3][4][5]

Dhon Manma
Directed byAhmed Sharmeel
Ibrahim Waheed
Written byHaajara Abdul Kareem
Screenplay byIbrahim Waheed
StarringHaajara Abdul Kareem
Ibrahim Shakir
Ahmed Sharmeel
Mariyam Haajara
Lillian Saeed
CinematographyIbrahim Waheed
Edited byMoosa Haleem
Production
company
Star Light
Release date
  • 1992 (1992)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Plotline

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The mother of two siblings (Mariyam Haajara and Lillian Saeed) passes away leaving the whole family shattered. Their father decides to marry a widow with three children, Jameela (Haajara Abdul Kareem), who has been living under financial strain caused by the dismissal of her husband. The film then portrays the hardship the step-mother endures while striving to create a bond with her step-children.

Cast

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  • Haajara Abdul Kareem as Jameela
  • Ibrahim Shakir as Solih
  • Ahmed Sharmeel as Zaid
  • Mariyam Haajara as Ashiya
  • Lillian Saeed as Shalinee
  • Fazeen Ahmed as Hishan
  • Abdul Rahman Rauf as Zaid
  • Ali Shameel as Shareef

Soundtrack

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Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Hithun Nufilaaney" Sama Abbas 
2."Mi Kuda Kuda Loabi Naana Ah" Jameela Saleem 
3."Dheytho Hurin Mirey Dhen Khabar"Abdul Hannan Moosa DidiAbdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Sama Abbas 
4."Loabin Ujaalaa" Fathimath Rauf 
5."Furi Furi Dheloa" Sofa Thaufeeq 

Accolades

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Award Category Recipients Result
1st Gaumee Film Awards Best Regional Film Dhon Manma Won
Jury's Award Haajara Abdul Kareem Won
Best Female Playback Singer Fathimath Rauf - "Loabin Ujaalaa" Won

References

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  1. ^ Maaha, Aishath (21 February 2018). "Best 10 Actors". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  2. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (6 January 2017). "Stars faded way too soon". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  3. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (23 February 2012). "Top 10 Actresses in Malives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  4. ^ Hassan, Nazim (22 June 2015). "Politics is a challenge to entertainment industry" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  5. ^ Maaha, Aishath (21 February 2018). "Best 10 Actors". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.