Badhal

Badhal
Official film poster
Directed by	Hamid Ali
Written by	Hamid Ali Ishaq
Screenplay by	Hamid Ali Mohamed Nasheed
Produced by	Hussain Rasheed
Starring	Hamid Ali Hussain Sobah Niuma Mohamed Waleedha Waleed
Cinematography	Mohamed Nasheed
Edited by	Ali Rasheed
Music by	Muaviyath Anwar
Production company	Farivaa Films
Release date	October 9, 1996 (1996-10-09)
Country	Maldives
Language	Dhivehi

Badhal is a 1996 Maldivian comedy drama film directed by Hamid Ali.^[1] Produced by Hussain Rasheed under Farivaa Films, the film stars Hamid Ali, Hussain Sobah, Niuma Mohamed and Waleedha Waleed in pivotal roles.^[2] The film was released on 9 October 1996.^[3]

Premise

Hussain (Hussain Sobah), a teenage boy with an immature attitude was restricted from attending his father's death anniversary held to honor his last wish of handing over the business to Hussain. Hussain's uncle, Wafir (Hamid Ali), humiliated by Hussain's presence in the party storm off at him when his plan of acquiring the business property backfires. A physiologist suggested Hussain to marry someone who is endearing and caring to obliterate the childhood trauma caused by Wafir's abuse. Wafir arranged Hussain's marriage with a wealthy businessman's only daughter, Shiuna (Niuma Mohamed) a charismatic and intelligent teenage girl. Regarding him as a mentally ill guy, Shiuna refutes the marriage proposal.

Cast

• Hamid Ali as Wafir
• Hussain Sobah as Hussain and Hassan
• Niuma Mohamed as Shiuna
• Waleedha Waleed as Shaarudha
• Azleena as Naseema
• Chilhiya Moosa Manik as Moosa Manik
• Haajara Abdul Kareem
• Fathimath Shadhiya as Shadhiya
• Shameema Ahmed

Soundtrack

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Reethi Chaandhaneemaa Folhuvee"	Ahmed Sharumeel	Fathimath Zoona
2.	"Ekani Vaneeye"	Hussain Sobah	Hussain Sobah, Shifa Thaufeeq
3.	"Adhi Heela Adhi Dheyshey Kiyaa"	Hussain Sobah	Hussain Sobah, Shifa Thaufeeq
4.	"Ge Ekey Nikan Reethi"	Easa Shareef	Ahmed Waheedh, Fathimath Zoona
5.	"Ekeegaa Dhaanvee"	Fathimath Ushaama Hamidh	Mohamed Rashad
6.	"Thaazaa Ufaa Veeyey"	Ahmed Riza (Tharaboozu)	Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Fathimath Zoona
7.	"Nulibey Ufaa Hoadhan"	Easa Shareef	Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Recipients	Result	Ref(s)
1997	Aafathis Awards - 1996	Best Actress	Niuma Mohamed	Won	[4]
		Best Performer of the Year	Niuma Mohamed	Won	[4]
		Best Dance	Niuma Mohamed	Won	[4]

References

1. Nadheem, Ahmed (6 September 2012). "Prior a celebrity: Niuma Mohamed". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
2. Nadheem, Ahmed (22 December 2016). "Is Niuma ready to quit acting career". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
3. Nadheem, Ahmed (23 February 2012). "Top 10 Actresses in Malives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
4. "Gaumee Inaam 2011 - Niuma Mohamed". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 April 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2018.