Bibii

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Bibii
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Official film poster
Directed byShahudha Mahmoodh
Screenplay byShahudha Mahmoodh
Produced by
  • Mohamed Ali
  • Aishath Fuwad
Starring
CinematographyAhmed Zifaaf
Music byHussain Thaufeeq
Production
company
Release date
  • 7 October 2024 (2024-10-07)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Bibii is a 2024 Maldivian film written and directed by Shahudha Mahmoodh. [1] Co-produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuwad under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Sharaf Abdulla, Mariyam Majudha, Sheela Najeeb, Ahmed Saeed, Aman Ali and Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim in pivotal roles. [2]

Contents

The movie combines elements of comedy and horror as it follows a married couple whose lives take a chaotic turn after moving into an allegedly haunted house. [3] The film was released on 7 December 2024 and received mainly positive reviews, marking it as a notable debut for Mahmoodh as a feature film director. [4]

Premise

Jannat and Ziyan, a loving couple living apart due to work commitments, decide to start afresh together in Hulhumale. Despite Ziyan's unease over unsettling rumors about the apartment Jannat chooses, he agrees to move in to support her. However, their new home quickly turns sinister as they begin to hear strange noises and feel an ominous presence lurking in the shadows. Things take a darker turn when Jannat starts exhibiting bizarre and unsettling behavior, prompting Ziyan to call his mother, Nishana, and his sibling, Zayan, for help. This sparks fierce tensions, as Jannat resents their interference, and Ziyan finds himself caught between the escalating conflict between his wife and mother.

While Nishana dismisses the paranormal claims and invites her boyfriend Abdul Salam, to lift the supposed curse, Ziyan’s own attempts to find solutions lead him to consult his friend Rex, a magician, to no avail. Desperation drives Ziyan to Naeem, a reclusive neighbor upstairs, who provides him with an ancient book said to hold the key to combating the dark forces in their apartment. As the family battles the escalating supernatural occurrences and their personal rifts, Ziyan must uncover the apartment’s haunting secrets and reconcile the turmoil to save Jannat—and their fractured lives.

Cast

Development

Dark Rain Entertainment announced Bibii as one of six projects on 7 October 2023, with the working title Ava. [5] Later renamed Bibii, the project was later confirmed by in December 2023, marking Shahudha Mahmoodh’s directorial debut for a feature film. [6] The lead cast includes Mahmoodh's husband, Sharaf Abdulla alongside Mariyam Majudha. [7] Filming began in December 2023, with over 85% of the shooting completed by March 2024. [8]

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Laalu Bibii"ToyToyToy, Mariyam Ashfa 3:02

Release and response

Bibii was theatrically released on 7 December 2024. [9] Upon release, the film garnered mainly positive reviews from critics for its unique genre approach and performances.

Ahmed Hameed Adam from Minoos commended Dark Rain Entertainment and director Shahudha Mahmoodh for venturing into a genre outside their usual focus. [9] Adam Mariyam Majudha’s ability to portray two distinct characters, Sharaf Abdulla’s "effortless" acting, and the comedic performances of Sheela Najeeb and Ahmed Saeed as standout elements. [9] Aminath Luba of The Press similarly lauded Abdulla as a "versatile actor" and described Najeeb as perfectly suited for comedy roles. [10]

Bibii also had limited international screenings in Spain and Italy, marking the first-ever Maldivian film release in the latter. [11]

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References

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  2. ↑ Hassan, Ahmed Zahid (1 October 2024). "Online booking for Bibii's ticket are now open". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  3. ↑ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (6 October 2024). "Are you ready for year's biggest release". Minoos (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  4. ↑ Ahmed, Mohamed Adam (16 December 2024). "Did you watch Bibii? Here is a second chance". CNM (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
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  8. ↑ Lubaa, Aminath (31 March 2024). "Shooting of Bibii is almost complete". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 December 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
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