Laila (1997 film)

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Laila
Directed byAbdulla Sujau
Written by Fathimath Nahula [1]
Screenplay byAbdulla Sujau
Fathimath Nahula
Produced byAafathis [2]
Starring Aishath Shiranee
Moosa Zakariyya
Aishath Zeeniya
Ali Shameel
Ahmed Shimau
CinematographyAbdulla Sujau
Edited byAbdulla Sujau
Music byNafil
Production
company
Corona Arts
Release date
  • July 15, 1997 (1997-07-15)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Laila is a 1997 Maldivian drama film edited and directed by Abdulla Sujau. [3] [4] Produced by Aafathis, the film stars Aishath Shiranee, Moosa Zakariyya, Aishath Zeeniya, Ali Shameel and Mariyam Haleem in pivotal roles. [5] [6]

Contents

Premise

Laila, an attractive blind girl and the only child of a family, desires to meet her mother, Waheedha (Mariyam Haleem) who has been divorced during her childhood. Mueed (Moosa Zakariyya), a new recruit working at her father, Faiz's (Ali Shameel) office, visits her home upon Faiz's request and is instantly attracted to Laila. Their friendship grows into romance and complications arise when Laila's best-friend, Zeena, realizes her crush, Ahmed, is the same man posing with a different name, whom Laila is romantically linked up with.

Cast

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Vaathee Maa Kaireegaa" Fathimath Nahula Mohamed Imthiyaz Ali Rameez, Fazeela Amir 07:27
2."Karunun Loaves Fureyney" Fathimath Nahula Mohamed Imthiyaz Fathimath Zoona 04:25
3."Dhin Veynugaa Aawaaraa Vey" (Male Version) Fathimath Nahula Mohamed Imthiyaz Ali Rameez 03:03
4."Dhaashey Kalaa" Fathimath Nahula Mohamed Imthiyaz Fathimath Zoona, Ismail Shiyaz05:43
5."Dhin Veynugaa Aawaaraa Vey" (Female Version) Fathimath Nahula Mohamed Imthiyaz Fazeela Amir 02:58
Total length:23:37

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)Result
1998Aafathis Film Award - 1998Best Actress Aishath Shiranee Won
20073rd Gaumee Film Awards Best Actress Aishath Shiranee Nominated

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