Karuna (1994 film)

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Karuna
Karuna Maldivian film.jpg
Official film poster
Directed byIbrahim Rasheed
Written byIbrahim Rasheed
Screenplay byIbrahim Rasheed
Produced byHussain Rasheed
Starring Hassan Afeef
Lillian Saeed
CinematographyAbdulla Shujau
Edited byAbdulla Shujau
Music byMohamed Madheeh
Production
company
Farivaa Films [1]
Release date
  • 1994 (1994)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Karuna is a 1994 Maldivian film written and directed by Ibrahim Rasheed. [2] Produced by Hussain Rasheed under Farivaa Films, the film stars Hassan Afeef, Lillian Saeed and Ali Firaq in pivotal roles. [3] The film follows two friends and business partners who fall in love with the same girl and their battle to pursue her love. [4]

Contents

Premise

Nadheem, a timid and reticent young man, performs at a party which catches the attention of Shaanee. Both Nadheem and his friend and business partner, Siraj fall in love with Shaanee and decide to propose her separately and accept the fate Shaanee decides. As both put forth their proposals, Shaanee favored Nadheem, hurting Siraj's sentiments. Meanwhile, Nadheem and Shaanee concurrently sees a dream where an unknown person murders Nadheem as they were spending time together. As she shares the dream with her father, he narrates a similar incident happened to her parents where they saw a dream of Shaanee's mother being murdered and the incidents happening in real life a month later.

Realizing Shaanee's affection towards Nadheem, her father meets him in person and conveys approval for their marriage. As Nadheem plans his wedding with Shaanee, Siraj attempts to mislead Nadheem saying Adam Manik is greedy of their business and wealth. Despite Siraj's efforts to sabotage the marriage, Nadheem takes Shaanee and gives a tour of his home. Siraj takes the opportunity to distract Nadheem and conspires against him with the help of their servant, Reki Futhu. Believing the rumor, Shaanee breaks off their wedding but Nadheem vows to wait for her return. Siraj, goes to Shaanee's house promising Nadheem to make amendments in their relationship but makes it worse and tarnishes his reputation, ultimately bringing Shaanee into his life.

Cast

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."E Ufaathakaa" Umar Zahir Umar Zahir 5:51

Response

The film was released in 1994. Upon release, the film received critical success where the story and performances of the lead actors, particularly that of Hassan Afeef's was praised by the critics, applauding the range of emotions and skills portrayed in the film. [5]

Accolades

AwardCategoryRecipientsResultRef(s)
1st Gaumee Film Awards Best Melody Umar Zahir Won [6]
Best Special Effects Hussain RasheedWon [7]

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