Mee Loaybakee

Mee Loaybakee
Mee Loaybakee
	Official film poster
Directed by	Ali Shifau
Written by	Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq; Ali Shifau
Screenplay by	Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq; Ali Shifau
Produced by	Mohamed Ali; Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq
Starring	Mohamed Jumayyil; Mariyam Azza
Cinematography	Ali Shifau; Ahmed Sinan
Edited by	Ali Shifau
Music by	Mohamed Ikram
Production; company	Dark Rain Entertainment
Release date	April 5, 2017;
Country	Maldives
Language	Dhivehi

Mee Loaybakee (transl. This is Love) is a 2017 Maldivian romantic comedy film directed by Ali Shifau. Produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Azza in pivotal roles. The film was released on 5 April 2017.^[1]

Plot

Ishan and Lamha are lovers, but had to part ways as Ishan left abroad for further studies. After completing his studies Ishan returns and announce his marriage with his new girlfriend Nashfa. Lam who still has feelings for Ishan is heartbroken but pretends to be happy for him.

One day Lam challenge Ishan to buy condom from the pharmacy as she knows the pharmacist is Nash's brother Mumthaz. Lam tries her best to separate Nash and Ishan like fooling Nash into believing Ishan likes fish when actually he hates it. She even added laxative into a cake she made for Ishan. But this plan fail as Sid ate the whole cake and suffers from piles. Later Ishan lies to Mumthaz that the condom he brought was for Sid and Lam is Sid's wife. During the mahr ceremony, Sid flirts with his girlfriend Liu and Mumthaz thought he is cheating on Lam.

Day before Ishan's marriage Lam confesses her feelings for Ishan leaving him in a dilemma. On the wedding day Nash encouraged Ishan to go after Lam which he does. While chasing Lam Ishan falls into the sea and Lam jumps in to save him. Ishan confesses his love for Lam and the both hug each other in the water.

Cast

Mohamed Jumayyil as Ishan: Nash's boyfriend, Lam's love interest.
Mariyam Azza as Lamha / Lam: Ishaan's best friend and one sided lover.
Samahath Razi Mohamed as Nashfa / Nash: Ishaan's girlfriend
Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim as Sidhgee / Sid: Liu's boyfriend, Ishaan and Lam's friend
Mariyam Sajiyath as Liusha / Liu: Sid's girlfriend, Ishaan and Lam's friend
Ibrahim Amaan Hussain as GoGo
Roanu Hassan Manik as Bodube: Ishaan's uncle
Mohamed Manik as Adhil: Lam's former boss
Abdulla Hussain as Kudey
Ahmed Sunie as Mumthaz Shakir: Nash's brother
Mohamed Faisal as Imran
Adam Rizwee as Ibrahim Shakir: Nash's brother
Ali Shazleem as Hassan Shakir: Nash's brother
Aminath Noora as Shazu: Hassan Shakir's wife
Fathimath Sajina Shaheen as Asma: Ibrahim Shakir's wife
Ahmed Naavil as Naail
Ahmed Shakir as Maisan Shakir: Mumthaz, Ibrahim and Hassan Shakir's half-brother.
Maria Teresa Pagano as Dr. Teresa: Sid's Gastroenterologist
Aishath Gulfa as Dr. Aisha: Ibrahim Shakir's doctor and love interest.
Abdul Fahthaah as Fatho
Hamdhan Farooq as Shakir Usman
Mohamed Waheed as Driver
Abdulla Azaan as Receptionist
Ismail Wajeeh as Ismail (special appearance)
Yamin Rasheed as Yamin (special appearance)
Zarifa Ahmed as Zarifa (special appearance)
Ali Sulaiman as Ali Sulaiman (special appearance)
Ahmed Yafiu as Yafiu (special appearance)
Liam Adam as LJ (special appearance)
Ali Farooq (special appearance)
Ali Firaq as Gang leader
Ali Nadheeh as Gang member

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)
1.	"Ey manjey"	Hassan Ajuaan		Fathuhulla Abdul Fahthah Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim Ibrahim Amaan
2.	"Loabeege iruossuneema"			Equatic Vibe
3.	"Heelaahadhan"			Detune Band
4.	"Ninjeh"			Equatic Vibe
5.	"Maazee aalaavumun"	Abdullah Jailam Wajeeh	Ismail Adheel	Khadheeja Mohamed
6.	"Emme Maleh"			Scores of Flair
7.	"Loabivaaey"			Scores of Flair
8.	"Thibaa"	Fathuhulla Abdul Fahthah		Fathuhulla Abdul Fahthah
9.	"Mee Loaybakee"	Fathuhulla Abdul Fahthah		Fathuhulla Abdul Fahthah

Accolades

Award	Category	Recipient(s) and nominee(s)	Result	Ref(s)
9th Gaumee Film Awards	Best Actress	Mariyam Azza	Nominated	^[2]
	Best Playback Singer – Male	Mohamed Aalam Latheef for "Loabivaa Ey"	Nominated	^[2]
	Best Playback Singer – Female	Khadheeja Mohamed for "Maazee Aalaa Vumun"	Nominated	^[2]

References

^ Adhushan, Ahmed (4 April 2017). "Dark Rain's Mee Laoybakee premiering tonight". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
^ ^a ^b ^c Adhushan, Ahmed (9 November 2019). "Nominations for 9th Dhivehi Film Awards". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 August 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.

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[1] Adhushan, Ahmed (4 April 2017). "Dark Rain's Mee Laoybakee premiering tonight". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.

[GFA9nom-2] Adhushan, Ahmed (9 November 2019). "Nominations for 9th Dhivehi Film Awards". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 August 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.

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