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Ahsham
Ahsham
	Official film poster
Directed by	Ali Seezan
Screenplay by	Mahdi Ahmed; Ahmed Zareer
Starring	Ali Seezan; Ahmed Saeed; Aminath Rishfa
Cinematography	Shivaz Abdulla
Edited by	Ali Seezan; Ahmed Giyas
Music by	Ayyuman Shareef
Production; company	S Productions
Release date	December 6, 2015;
Running time	180 minutes
Country	Maldives
Language	Dhivehi
Budget	MVR 1,500,000

Ahsham is a 2015 Maldivian action film directed and produced by Ali Seezan. Produced under the banner S Productions, the film stars Seezan, Ahmed Saeed and Aminath Rishfa in pivotal roles. The film was released on 6 November 2015, and was one of the three entries from the Maldives to the SAARC Film Festival 2016.^[1]

Cast

Ali Seezan as Ahsham
Ahmed Saeed as Jawid
Aminath Rishfa as Maeesha
Zeenath Abbas as Nashidha
Arifa Ibrahim as Haajara
Roanu Hassan Manik as Ibrahim
Mohamed Waheed as Faththah
Mohamed Manik as Najeeb
Niuma Mohamed as Ina (Special appearance)

Development

Ahsham marks the first production from the S. Productions company established in 2015 and owned by the director and actor of the film, Ali Seezan.^[2] The film was made on a budget of MVR 1,500,000, and was considered to be the most expensive film made in the Maldivian film industry.^[2] It was also publicised as the most risky and challenging Maldivian film that has been released.^[2]

The first look of the film and the title was launched on 6 August 2015. Shooting of the film commenced on 9 August 2016 at Hdh. Kulhudhuffushi.^[3] It was reported that Seezan will play the role of a police inspector while Rishfa will portray the role of a nurse.^[4]

Release and response

The film was initially slated for release on 6 November 2015. However, the premiere of the film was delayed since Maldives Police Service wanted to watch the film while in the process of classification as the film involves several aspects relating to their services.^[5]

The film received a mixed to positive response from critics. Ahmed Nadheem from Avas, applauded the hard work and continuous effort brought while producing the film, and for making a film on the genre which the Maldivian audience is not quite familiar with.^[2] He considered the film as a "big project" but not a "great film".^[2] "This is a very different taste to the Maldivian Film Industry. However, I do not like the film because there is no originality in the film".^[2]

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Biru Filaa"	Mohamed Abdul Ghanee	Ibrahim Zaid Ali	Ahmed Ibrahim	3:07
2.	"Gandhee Huvaa"	Mohamed Abdul Ghanee	Ibrahim Zaid Ali	Ahmed Ibrahim, Mira Mohamed Majid	4:02
3.	"Loabi Vaavaru"	Mohamed Abdul Ghanee	Ibrahim Zaid Ali	Ibrahim Zaid Ali, Mariyam Ashfa	4:04
4.	Untitled	Mohamed Abdul Ghanee	Ibrahim Zaid Ali	Ibrahim Ali, Lahufa Faiz

Accolades

Award	Category	Recipients	Result	Ref.
8th Gaumee Film Awards	Best film	Ahsham	Nominated	^[6]
	Best Director	Ali Seezan	Nominated	^[6]
	Best Actor	Ali Seezan	Nominated	^[6]
	Best Supporting Actor	Ahmed Saeed	Won	^[7]
	Best Supporting Actress	Zeenath Abbas	Won	^[7]
	Original Song	Ibrahim Zaid Ali for "Gandhee Huvaa"	Nominated	^[6]
	Best Lyricist	Mohamed Abdul Ghanee for "Gandhee Huvaa"	Nominated	^[6]
	Male Playback Singer	Ahmed Ibrahim for "Gandhee Huvaa"	Nominated	^[6]
	Best Female Playback Singer	Meera Mohamed Majid for "Gandhee Huvaa"	Nominated	^[6]
	Best Editing	Ali Seezan and Ahmed Giyas	Nominated	^[6]
	Best Cinematography	Shivaz Abdulla	Won	^[7]
	Best Screenplay	Mahdi Ahmed and Ahmed Zareer	Nominated	^[6]
	Best Art Direction	Ali Seezan and Ibrahim Wisan	Nominated	^[6]
	Best Costume Design	Ali Seezan	Nominated	^[6]
	Best Makeup	Zeenath Abbas	Nominated	^[6]

References

^ Ahmed, Jaishan (9 June 2016). "Three entries to SAARC Film Festival; No award" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 15 June 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Ahmed, Nadheem (11 November 2015). "Ahsham: 5 stars for Seezan's spirit" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 18 June 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
^ Hassan, Nazim (6 August 2015). "S. Production's debut film "Ahsham" - Shooting to be started on a big budget" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 22 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
^ Mohamed, Ibrahim (25 August 2015). "60% of the film is completed" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 22 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
^ Mohamed, Mahil (6 November 2015). "Ahsham's Premier delayed due to Police interference in classification" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 22 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l Adhushan, Ahmed (12 December 2017). "8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
^ ^a ^b ^c Adhushan, Ahmed (20 December 2017). ""Vaashey Mashaa Ekee" wins majority awards". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.