Dhon Manma

Dhon Manma
Directed by	Ahmed Sharmeel Ibrahim Waheed
Written by	Haajara Abdul Kareem
Screenplay by	Ibrahim Waheed
Starring	Haajara Abdul Kareem Ibrahim Shakir Ahmed Sharmeel Mariyam Haajara Lillian Saeed
Cinematography	Ibrahim Waheed
Edited by	Moosa Haleem
Production company	Star Light
Release date	1992 (1992)
Country	Maldives
Language	Dhivehi

Dhon Manma is a 1992 Maldivian drama film directed by Ahmed Sharmeel and Ibrahim Waheed.[1][2] Produced for Star Light, the film stars Haajara Abdul Kareem, Ibrahim Shakir, Ahmed Sharmeel, Mariyam Haajara and Lillian Saeed in pivotal roles.[3][4][5]

Plotline

The mother of two siblings (Mariyam Haajara and Lillian Saeed) passes away leaving the whole family shattered. Their father decides to marry a widow with three children, Jameela (Haajara Abdul Kareem), who has been living under financial strain caused by the dismissal of her husband. The film then portrays the hardship the step-mother endures while striving to create a bond with her step-children.

Cast

• Haajara Abdul Kareem as Jameela
• Ibrahim Shakir as Solih
• Ahmed Sharmeel as Zaid
• Mariyam Haajara as Ashiya
• Lillian Saeed as Shalinee
• Fazeen Ahmed as Hishan
• Abdul Rahman Rauf as Zaid
• Ali Shameel as Shareef

Soundtrack

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Hithun Nufilaaney"		Sama Abbas
2.	"Mi Kuda Kuda Loabi Naana Ah"		Jameela Saleem
3.	"Dheytho Hurin Mirey Dhen Khabar"	Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi	Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Sama Abbas
4.	"Loabin Ujaalaa"		Fathimath Rauf
5.	"Furi Furi Dheloa"		Sofa Thaufeeq

Accolades

Award	Category	Recipients	Result
1st Gaumee Film Awards	Best Regional Film	Dhon Manma	Won
	Jury's Award	Haajara Abdul Kareem	Won
	Best Female Playback Singer	Fathimath Rauf - "Loabin Ujaalaa"	Won

References

1. Maaha, Aishath (21 February 2018). "Best 10 Actors". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
2. Adhushan, Ahmed (6 January 2017). "Stars faded way too soon". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
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. Hassan, Nazim (22 June 2015). "Politics is a challenge to entertainment industry" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
5. Maaha, Aishath (21 February 2018). "Best 10 Actors". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.