Sitee
Sitee is a 1993 Maldivian drama film written and directed by Ahmed Nimal.[2][3] Produced by Aslam Rasheed under Slam Studio in association with Kid Productions, the film stars Nimal and Fathimath Rameeza in pivotal roles.[1][4]
| Sitee | |
|---|---|
 Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Ahmed Nimal |
| Written by | Ahmed Nimal |
| Screenplay by | Ahmed Nimal |
| Produced by | Aslam Rasheed[1] |
| Starring | Ahmed Nimal Fathimath Rameeza |
| Cinematography | Abdulla Jameel |
| Edited by | Ahmed Mohamed Didi |
Production companies | Slam Studio Kid Productions |
| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
The film is based on true incidents that occurred to a friend of Ahmed Nimal.[3] Filming was completed in one month while shooting for the songs was extended for another month.[3] The song "Mulhi Jaan Hithaa" is shot in five different islands from five atolls.[3]
Premise
Hameed (Ahmed Nimal), a fisherman, relocates to Male' hunting for jobs when his poor mother, Naseema (Arifa Ibrahim) dies. He is taken in as a servant by a reputed family where he starts an affair with their only child, Shadhiya (Fathimath Rameeza). When their affair is exposed to her father, he expels Hameed from their house where he is then accompanied by Chilhiya Moosa Manik, witnessing his honesty in a prior meeting and treats Hameed as his own child.
Cast
- Ahmed Nimal as Hameed
- Fathimath Rameeza as Shadhiya
- Chilhiya Moosa Manik
- Abdul Raheem
- Ahmed Shareef
- Ibrahim Shakir as Adam
- Suhail
- Hassan Haleem
- Mohamed Riyaz
- Arifa Ibrahim as Naseema
- Suneetha
- Aishath Hanim
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Khiyaalugaa Vamey" | Mariyam Waheedha | Mariyam Waheedha | |
| 2. | "Mulhi Jaan Hithaa" | Easa Shareef | Mohamed Huzam | |
| 3. | "Veeme Haalugai Ma Roan" | Ahmed Mohamed Didi | ||
| 4. | "Thimaage Amilla Faidhaa" | Ahmed Mohamed Didi |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Aafathis Awards - 1993 | Best Film | Aslam Rasheedh (Sitee) | Won | |
| Best Actress | Fathimath Rameeza | Won | |||
| Best Director | Ahmed Nimal | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Ahmed Nimal | Nominated |
References
- Adhushan, Ahmed (24 February 2018). "Who are the most profitable producers?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- Nadheem, Ahmed (2 July 2018). "Jumayyil Nimal's letter". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- Musthafa, Mohamed (19 November 2018). "Nimal's best work is "Sitee"". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 25 May 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- Faisal, Ibrahim (4 May 2013). "Jumayyi debut film is set to be "Aniyaa"". Addu Live (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.