Niboo is a 1996 Maldivian drama film directed by Yoosuf Rafeeu.[1][2] The film stars Rafeeu and Reeko Moosa Manik in dual roles while Niuma Mohamed and Waleedha Waleed feature in pivotal roles.[3][4] It is an unofficial remake of Angoor (1982) starring Sanjeev Kumar and Deven Verma in dual roles which is a remake of another Bollywood film Do Dooni Char (1968) which itself is an adaptation of 1963 Bengali language comedy film Bhrantibilas, that is based on Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's Bengali novel by the same name, which itself is based on Shakespeare's play The Comedy of Errors.[5][6]
| Niboo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Yoosuf Rafeeu |
| Written by | Yoosuf Rafeeu |
| Produced by | Yoosuf Rafeeu |
| Starring | Yoosuf Rafeeu Reeko Moosa Manik Niuma Mohamed Waleedha Waleed |
| Cinematography | Mohamed Rasheed |
| Edited by | Yoosuf Rafeeu |
| Music by | Bukhari Films |
Production company | Bukhari Films |
| Distributed by | Television Maldives |
Release date |
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| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Premise
editThe film is about two pairs of identical twins separated at birth and how their lives go haywire when they meet in adulthood. Saleem (Reeko Moosa Manik) is married to Shahidha (Waleedha Waleed) and Ali (Yoosuf Rafeeu) is married to Ameena. They all stay together with Shahidha's younger sister Muneera (Niuma Mohamed). They are then met with another Saleem and Ali which creates confusion among both parties.
Cast
edit- Yoosuf Rafeeu as Ali (Dual roles)
- Reeko Moosa Manik as Saleem (Dual roles)
- Niuma Mohamed as Muneera
- Waleedha Waleed as Shahidha
- Roanu Hassan Manik as Hussain
- Ibrahim Rasheed as Mansoor
- Mariyam Shakeela as Saleema
- Fathimath Mufliha as Ameena
Soundtrack
edit| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bey Ikhthiyaarugaathoa" | Mohamed Haneef, Raniyya | 03:25 |
References
edit- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (2 July 2018). "Jumayyil Nimal's letter". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (21 October 2017). "Niuma announces her retirement with Nivairoalhi". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 January 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Singh, Harneet (24 March 2011). "Just breathe and reboot". Indian Express.
- ^ "Is Rohit Shetty's Circus a copy of Dhivehi film Niboo?". VNews (in Divehi). 20 February 2023. Archived from the original on 16 August 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.