Dhanmalhi

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Dhanmalhi
Dhanmalhi.jpg
Official film poster
Directed by Reeko Moosa Manik
Written by Reeko Moosa Manik
Produced by Television Maldives [1]
Starring Reeko Moosa Manik
Lilian Saeed
Suneetha
CinematographyMohamed Manik
Mohamed Rasheed
Edited byMoosa Haleem
Distributed by Television Maldives
Release date
  • 1993 (1993)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

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]

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Premise

Idhrees (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

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricist(s)Singer(s)Length
1"Dhen Dhen Dhen Haamavaa"Abdulla Afeef Ibrahim Amir, Fazeela Amir 03:59

Reception

Upon 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.

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References

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  2. ↑ 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.
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