Vaudhey Mee

Vaudhey Mee
Screenplay byAbdul Faththaah
(Episode 1-8)
Mahdi Ahmed
(Episode 9-13)
Directed byAbdul Faththaah
Music byIbrahim Nifar
Country of originMaldives
Original languageDivehi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
ProducerAhmed Shakeeb
CinematographyIbrahim Moosa
EditorsAbdul Faththaah
Mohamed Rasheed
Production companiesRed Production
Movie Maldives
Original release
ReleaseAugust 3 (2013-08-03) –
October 26, 2013 (2013-10-26)

Vaudhey Mee (transl. This is a promise) is Maldivian romantic drama television series co-written and directed by Abdul Faththaah.[1] It stars Aishath Rishmy, Mohamed Manik, Aminath Ameela, Ahmed Nimal, Ahmed Saeed and Zeenath Abbas in main roles.[2] The pilot episode of the series was released on 3 August 2013.[3]

Film production began in late 2012. The first eight episodes of the series was written by director Abdul Faththaah, who later roped in screenwriter Mahdi Ahmed to complete the remaining five episodes.[4]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

No. in
season		TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Episode 1"Abdul FaththaahAugust 3, 2013 (2013-08-03)
Fizam (Mohamed Manik) returns Maldives after completing his teaching course from Malaysia and meets Hudha (Aminath Ameela), an outspoken young lady, with whom he has an impertinent encounter. Together they go to receive Hudha's sister, Aishath Hana (Aishath Rishmy), a soft spoken and polite woman, the exact opposite of Hudha.
2"Episode 2"Abdul FaththaahAugust 10, 2013 (2013-08-10)
Upon their first meet, Hana has a soft spot for Fizam who is revealed to be the nephew of their guardian (Mariyam Haleem), while Hudha continues quarreling with Fizam. Hudha is frustrated with her regular taxi driver (Mohamed Waheed) who seems to be having a past relationship with her.
3"Episode 3"Abdul FaththaahAugust 17, 2013 (2013-08-17)
Honoring her promise, Hudha goes to a restaurant with the taxi driver, who later gets accompanied by Fizam and Hana, much to the discomfort of Hudha. When Fizam queries Hudha if the taxi driver is her boyfriend, humiliated, she runs to home swearing not to face him ever again. Guilty of his action, and as a form of apology, he sends a bouquet of flowers to Hudha, who slowly becomes affectionate towards him.
4"Episode 4"Abdul FaththaahAugust 24, 2013 (2013-08-24)
Once all the medical formalities were completed, Hana goes back to her island and continues taking care of her father, Shakir (Ahmed Nimal), who is diagnosed with lung cancer. Fizam and Hana bonds over late night calls while he spends most of the day time with Hudha.
5"Episode 5"Abdul FaththaahAugust 31, 2013 (2013-08-31)
Hudha acknowledges having feelings towards Fizam. Few days later, Fizam goes back to his homeland to take his job as a school Principal and is pleased to meet Hana, while Hudha starts missing him.
6"Episode 6"Abdul FaththaahSeptember 7, 2013 (2013-09-07)
Fizam's exasperated and loquacious younger sister, Shaaira (Zeenath Abbas), has a distance relationship with her mother and is frustrated with the involvement of her brother in their family business, mainly managed by her cunning and old-fashioned husband, Qasim (Ahmed Saeed). Late night, Fizam eavesdrops Qasim talking romantically to another woman. Meanwhile, Fizam proposes to Hana which she accepts with pleasure.
7"Episode 7"Abdul FaththaahSeptember 14, 2013 (2013-09-14)
Hudha makes a surprise visit to her island and the three friends bond on several occasions. Shakir is revealed to have a conflict relationship with Qasim. Hudha confesses her feelings to Fizam, much to his confusion.
8"Episode 8"Abdul FaththaahSeptember 21, 2013 (2013-09-21)
Hana agrees to marry Fizam on one condition; they both shall stay at Hana's place after marriage citing the poor health condition of Shakir. Their marriage plans did not go well with Fizam's side of family due to their family's past relationship while the news of their wedding breaks Hudha's heart.
9"Episode 9"Abdul FaththaahSeptember 28, 2013 (2013-09-28)
Anguished, Hudha shows an outraged behavior which bemuses Hana. Qasim keeps bluffing narrations against Shakir's family to grow hatred towards them.
10"Episode 10"Abdul FaththaahOctober 5, 2013 (2013-10-05)
Wedding preparations kick-off for Hana and Fizam's wedding while Hudha keeps her distance and Qasim continues mocking Shakir.
11"Episode 11"Abdul FaththaahOctober 12, 2013 (2013-10-12)
Hudha makes an ally with Qasim and together they plan to ruin Hana and Fizam’s marriage.
12"Episode 12"Abdul FaththaahOctober 19, 2013 (2013-10-19)
Hana discovers Hudha's affair with Qasim which causes a rift in their family. Shakir's unfortunate death causes additional sorrow and burden to Hana while Hudha keeps her guilt within her. Qasim takes the opportunity to further separate the siblings.
13"Episode 13"Abdul FaththaahOctober 26, 2013 (2013-10-26)
Muaz, the husband of a woman who has been having an extramarital affair with Qasim, exposes his masterplan and devious goals to Shaaira and Hudha, which leads to an emotional reunion of the siblings.

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Vaudhey Mee"Ibrahim NifarHassan Jalaal, Andhala Haleem 

Release and reception

The first episode of the series was aired through Television Maldives on 3 August 2013, on the occasion of Ramadan 1434.[5] Upon release, the series mainly received porisitive response for the direction and performance of the cast.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Gaumee Inaam 2004 – Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 April 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  2. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (23 February 2012). "Top 10 Actresses in Maldives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  3. ^ Ashraf, Aisha (4 February 2018). "Where are all the drama series?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  4. ^ Abdulla, Sajid (12 April 2019). "Most popular dhivehi drama series of all time". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  5. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (12 April 2020). "Dhivehi Drama Series; which one is better?". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  6. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (27 January 2013). "Shooting of "Vaudhey Mee" in Eydhafushi". EydhafushiTimes (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.