Nafsu

Nafsu is a Maldivian suspense thriller web series developed for Medianet Multi-Screen by Ali Shazleem.[1] Produced by Mohamed Fuad under Island Pictures, the series stars Ahmed Saeed, Mariyam Shifa, Mariyam Shakeela, Ali Shazleem and Hamdhan Farooq in pivotal roles.[2] The story follows a wealthy businessman and his young wife who takes a trip to a local island to escape from the hustle and bustle of the Male' city, and how the girl begins to unravel secrets about the guesthouse they stayed in while confronting long buried secrets regarding her past.[3]

Nafsu
GenreHorror thriller
Screenplay byAhmed Zareer
Directed byAli Shazleem
StarringAhmed Saeed
Mariyam Shifa
Mariyam Shakeela
Ali Shazleem
Hamdhan Farooq
Music byMohamed Fuad
Country of originMaldives
Original languageDhivehi
No. of series1
No. of episodes10
Production
ProducerMohamed Fuad
CinematographyIbrahim Misthaah
EditorIbrahim Misthaah
Production companyIsland Pictures
Release
Original releaseJune 22 (2021-06-22) 
August 24, 2021 (2021-08-24)

Cast

Main

Recurring

  • Hussain Rasheedh as Iliyas
  • Mohamed Manik as Nimal
  • Hamdhan Farooq as Afzal
  • Ahmed Alam as Dr. Hussain Shahid
  • Mohamed Nubail as Step Dad
  • Mariyam Nisha as Hudha's Mother
  • Maryam Nawla as Young Hudha
  • Fathimath Sara Adam as Nadhaa
  • Ahmed Solah as Buggy Driver
  • Aishath Saajidha as Saaji/Police
  • Ibrahim Rasheedh as Police
  • Abdulla Saeedh as Police

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byOriginal release date
11"Episode 1"Ali ShazleemJune 22, 2021 (2021-06-22)
Hudha (Mariyam Shifa), a prideful arrogant young woman and the second wife, married to a wealthy middle-aged businessman, Faiz (Ahmed Saeed), who has a child of her age. Though Faiz is still married to his first wife, Shamsiyya (Nashidha Mohamed), he prioritizes his responsibilities towards Hudha.
22"Episode 2"Ali ShazleemJune 29, 2021 (2021-06-29)
Hudha starts experiencing a sleeping disorder, for which a physician recommends the couple to take a vacation and lead a stress-free life. Faiz discusses Hudha's health with Imran who suggests them an island vacation. Faiz's son, Hamdhan (Suja Abdullah) introduces his soon-to-be wife, Jaisha (Aminath Shuha).
33"Episode 3"Ali ShazleemJuly 6, 2021 (2021-07-06)
Faiz and Hudha arrive at the guesthouse. There is a locked room in the guesthouse which seems to draw HUdha's attention. Faiz has to deal with Hudha's unusual mood swings.
44"Episode 4"Ali ShazleemJuly 13, 2021 (2021-07-13)
Faiz and Hudha enjoy a stroll through the island. Something seems to bother Hudha. She unravels some hidden secrets inside the guesthouse.
55"Episode 5"Ali ShazleemJuly 20, 2021 (2021-07-20)
Hudha keeps recalling strange memories. Faiz asks for Imran's help in dealing with the strange events. Hudha continues reading the diary she had found.
66"Episode 6"Ali ShazleemJuly 27, 2021 (2021-07-27)
Hudha uncovers a hidden photo in Aafiya's diary. Imran arrives to the island. Faiz and Imran discuss the strange behavior of Hudha.
77"Episode 7"Ali ShazleemAugust 3, 2021 (2021-08-03)
Imran joins Hudha and Faiz for a picnic. Faiz is uncomfortable with Hudha's behavior. Hudha fears for her life as she sees a man holding a knife inside the guesthouse.
88"Episode 8"Ali ShazleemAugust 10, 2021 (2021-08-10)
Hudha runs away from the guesthouse. She starts getting disturbing flashbacks while running in the woods. Faiz is convinced that Hudha is possessed by a Jinn.
99"Episode 9"Ali ShazleemAugust 17, 2021 (2021-08-17)
Faiz finds out that Imran and Hudha are having an affair. He separates from her after their return to Male'. Belongings of a missing woman are found in the guesthouse Faiz and Hudha stayed in.
1010"Episode 10"Ali ShazleemAugust 24, 2021 (2021-08-24)
Police uncover a dead body in the island Faiz and Hudha vacationed at. Faiz gets interrogated by the Police. Jaisha and Hamdhan get involved in helping Faiz understand what was wrong with Hudha.

Development

On 21 March 2021, director Ali Shazleem announced the project as the first venture from his production studio, Island Pictures.[1] Filming for the series took place in March 2021 in Th. Kinbidhoo.[1] The indoor scenes of the series were filmed during the mandatory ten-days quarantine period, when travelling to an inhabited island.[1] The outdoor scenes were filmed once the quarantine period was over.[1]

Release and response

In March 2021 it was announced that the series will be made available for streaming during the first week of Ramadan.[1] Later, it was announced that the first episode of the series will be available for streaming from 22 June 2021.[4][5] Upon release, the series received mainly positive reviews from critics.[5] Ahmed Rasheed from MuniAvas in particular praised director Shazleem's work and wrote: "Shazleem in his debut direction has proved that he can be soon considered as one of the finest local directors".[6]

References

  1. Rasheed, Ahmed (21 March 2021). "Shooting for Nafsu ongoing in racing speed". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  2. Fareeha, Aishath (21 June 2021). ""Nafsu" to premiere tomorrow". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  3. Waheedha, Mariyam (21 March 2021). "Are you ready for "Nafsu"?". Dhen (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  4. Mohamed, Fathimath Shana (20 June 2021). ""Nafsu" to be premiered on next Tuesday". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  5. Rasheed, Ahmed (1 July 2021). "A positive response to Island Pictures' "Nafsu"". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  6. Rasheed, Ahmed (9 July 2021). "A brilliant direction in the series "Nafsu"". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
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