Saamee Hussain Didi

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Saamee Hussain Didi
Born (1994-05-15) 15 May 1994 (age 31)
L. Dhanbidhoo
NationalityMaldivian
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2021–present

Saamee Hussain Didi (born 15 May 1994) is a Maldivian film actor. He began his film career with a small role in Madhoship Studio's black-and-white film Faree (2021). He later appeared in Ilyas Waheed's horror anthology web series Biruveri Vaahaka (2022), earning attention for his role investigative officer. In 2024, he starred in three projects with Dark Rain Entertainment, including the anthology web series Dark Rain Chronicles , the revenge thriller Fureytha , and the horror-comedy Bibii .

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His first appearance in a leading role came in 2025 in the corporate thriller web series Hinthaa , directed by Ravee Farooq. This was followed by supporting roles in Moomin Fuad's thriller Abadhah and Ali Shifau's romantic web series Feshumaai Nimun . His performances across genres have been consistently well received, with critics praising his range and ability to adapt to diverse roles.

Career

In 2021, Didi played a small role as a thug in Madhoship Studio's anthology film Faree (2021), which narrates the life of a single mother through her decision to leave a deteriorating marriage. [1] Featuring Nuzuhath Shuaib and Ravee Farooq in the lead role, the film was presented in black and white, a choice noted by critics as a distinctive approach compared to conventional Maldivian films. [2] The following year, he collaborated with Ilyas Waheed in the horror thriller anthology web series Biruveri Vaahaka portraying Dimaah, a member of the investigative team attempting to uncover the supernatural events resurfacing in the city. [3] The series received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for the cast's performances and Waheed's creativity in blending horror folklore into an "engaging visual treat". [4]

In 2023, he again collaborated with Ilyas Waheed in the dark comedy film Free Delivery , which follows a delivery girl who stumbles upon an ongoing crime. [5] [6] Didi played the role of a drug addict caught up in the ensuing chaos during the delivery team’s escape. [7] The film was met with mainly positive reviews, with critics highlighting the cast’s comic timing and Waheed’s introduction of the dark comedy genre to Maldivian cinema. [8]

In 2024, Didi appeared in three projects produced by Dark Rain Entertainment. His first release was the Ali Shifau-directed segment "Baiskalu" from the anthology web series Dark Rain Chronicles , in which he starred opposite Aishath Razan Ramiz as a young couple inspired by the love and affection of a middle-aged pair. [9] [10] He then starred in Ali Shifau-directed revenge thriller film Fureytha , alongside Sharaf Abdulla, which tells the story of an ordinary man whose life takes a dramatic turn after becoming inadvertently involved in a gang-related murder. [11] [12] The film received positive reviews for its performances, fight choreography, and special effects. [13] This was followed by Shahudha Mahmoodh's horror-comedy film Bibii (2024), which revolves around a married couple whose lives are thrown into chaos after moving into an allegedly haunted house. [14] [15] The film had limited international screenings in Spain and Italy, marking the first-ever Maldivian film release in the latter. [16]

In 2025, Didi collaborated with Ravee Farooq on the corporate thriller web series Hinthaa , playing the lead role of Shiyaz, a sales and marketing director at the nation’s largest oil company, whose personal and professional lives collide in a web of corruption. [17] [18] The series was positively received by critics, with Didi and co-star Aishath Raaisha's performances being particularly praised for shifting seamlessly between "powerful and subtle" as required by the script. [19] [20] He then appeared in Moomin Fuad's thriller film Abadhah (2025) playing the role of a selfish colleague, Ayaan. [21] [22] Later the same year, he reunited with Ali Shifau for the romantic web series Feshumaai Nimun , alongside Sharaf Abdulla and Aminath Shuha. [23] [24] In the series, he portrayed Najah, a supportive brother who helps his brother-in-law uphold a life of dignity. [25]

Filmography

Feature film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2021 Faree ThugSpecial appearance [1]
2023 Free Delivery Partey [8]
2024 Fureytha Saamy [13]
2024 Bibii Visham [15]
2025 Abadhah Ayaan [21]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2022 Biruveri Vaahaka DimaahMain role; 5 episodes [3]
2024 Dark Rain Chronicles ZihanMain role in the segment "Baiskalu" [10]
2024 Yaaraa Wedding DesignerGuest role; "Episode 47" [26]
2025 Hinthaa Ali ShiyazMain role; 10 episodes [19]
2025 Feshumaai Nimun NajahMain role; 6 episodes [25]
2025 Moosun AkifMain role; 10 episodes [27]

References

  1. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (11 March 2021). "Faree heading to a digital premiere". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 28 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  2. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (17 June 2018). "Production of Bagalhey halted; Madhoship to work on Faree instead". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 10 January 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  3. 1 2 Rasheed, Ahmed (5 July 2022). ""Mas Dhathuru 1" - A prosper addition to the chain". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  4. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (23 July 2022). "IFilms's "Biruveri Vaahaka" coming to Dhiraagu TV". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  5. ↑ Arusham, Ahmed (29 April 2023). ""Free Delivery" A feature film from Kazmik after successful web series". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  6. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (16 September 2023). "Free Delivery to start on 4th Nov this year". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 16 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  7. ↑ Luba, Aminath (26 July 2023). "Free Delivery is coming with a big cast". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 16 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  8. 1 2 Luba, Aminath (5 November 2023). "Free Delivery Review: A masterpiece dark comedy; the whole cast is amazing". ThePress. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  9. ↑ "6 Episodes' project from Dark Rain". The Press (in Divehi). 22 August 2022. Archived from the original on 22 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  10. 1 2 Jaishan, Ahmed (18 November 2022). "No more "Gudhan", awaiting Dark Rain Chronicles". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  11. ↑ Luba, Aminath (17 August 2023). "Release of "Fureytha" delayed, "November" is coming instead". ThePress (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  12. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (17 February 2023). "Release date of "Fureytha" announced". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 March 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  13. 1 2 Luba, Aminath (11 March 2024). "Fureytha Review: A story of an avenging father". ThePress (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  14. ↑ Eman, Aisha (1 October 2024). "This time its to watch Bibii; not to play". Dhauru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  15. 1 2 Lubaa, Aminath (12 October 2024). "Bibii: A great horror comedy; a riot of laughter". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  16. ↑ Waheedha, Mariyam (23 November 2024). "Bibii heading to Italy". Sauvees (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  17. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (29 January 2025). ""Hinthaa" character posters revealed". AdduLive (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 February 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  18. ↑ Jaishan, Ahmed (1 January 2025). "This time Ravee is bringing Hinthaa". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 January 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  19. 1 2 "Unlimited praise for Raai". Avas (in Divehi). 13 March 2025. Archived from the original on 14 March 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  20. ↑ Nasir, Leevan Ali (26 January 2025). "Dhivehi series "Hinthaa" releasing on VideoClub". Adhadhu (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 February 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  21. 1 2 Mizyal, Ahmed (5 May 2025). "Abadhah Review: Full of suspense, where is part two?". Dhauru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 May 2025. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  22. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (29 April 2025). ""Abadhah": A film which will bring long-lasting memories". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 May 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  23. ↑ Laamiu, Ahmed (15 February 2025). "Here is the cast of DRE's "Feshumaai Nimun"". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
  24. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (14 April 2025). "Trailer of "Feshumaai Nimun" released". Addu Live (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 June 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  25. 1 2 Ali Nasir, Leevaan (23 June 2025). "Finale of "Feshumaai Nimun" on Videclub". Adhadhu (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
  26. ↑ Jaishan, Ahmed (15 March 2024). "Third season of "Yaaraa" released". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  27. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (18 August 2025). "Premiere of "Moosun" on 25, here is the trailer". AdduLive (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 29 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
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