Ahsham (film)
| Ahsham | |
|---|---|
 Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Ali Seezan |
| Screenplay by |
Mahdi Ahmed Ahmed Zareer |
| Starring |
Ali Seezan Ahmed Saeed Aminath Rishfa |
| Music by | Ayyuman Shareef |
| Cinematography | Abdulla Shiwaz |
| Edited by | Ali Seezan |
Production company |
S Productions |
Release dates |
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Running time | 180 minutes |
| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
| Budget | MVR 1,500,000 |
Ahsham is a 2015 Maldivian Action film directed and produced by Ali Seezan. Produced under the banner S Productions, the film stars Seezan, Ahmed Saeed and Aminath Rishfa in pivotal roles. The film was released on 6 November 2015. It was one of the three entries from Maldives to the SAARC Film Festival 2016.[1]
Cast
- Ali Seezan as Ahsham
- Ahmed Saeed as Jawid
- Aminath Rishfa as Maeesha
- Zeenath Abbas as Nashidha
- Arifa Ibrahim as Haajara
- Roanu Hassan Manik
- Niuma Mohamed
Development
Ahsham marks the first production from the S. Productions company established during the year 2015 and owned by the director and actor of the film, Ali Seezan.[2] The film was made on a budget of MVR 1,500,000, hence was considered to be the most expensive film made in the film industry.[2] It was also hyped in the media as the most risky and challenging film that has been released.[2]
The first look of the film and the title was launched on 6 August 2015. Shooting of the film was commenced on 9 August 2016 at Hdh. Kulhudhuffushi.[3] It was reported that Seezan will play the role of a Police Inspector while Rishfa will portray the role of nurse.[4]
Release and response
The film was initially slated for release on 6 November 2015, 21:00. However, the premier of the film was delayed since Maldives Police Service wanted to watch the film while in the process of classification as the film involves several aspects relating to their services.[5]
The film was received mixed to positively from critics. Ahmed Nadheem from Avas, applauded the hard work and continuous effort brought while producing the film, and for making a film on the genre which Maldivian audience is not quite familiar with.[2] He considered the film as a "big project" but not a "great film".[2] "This is a very different taste to the Maldivian Film Industry. However, I do not like the film because there is no originality in the film".[2]
References
- ↑ Ahmed, Jaishan (9 June 2016). "Three entries to SAARC Film Festival; No award" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 15 June 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ahmed, Nadheem (11 November 2015). "Ahsham: 5 stars for Seezan's spirit" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 18 June 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ↑ Hassan, Nazim (6 August 2015). "S. Production's debut film "Ahsham" - Shooting to be started on a big budget" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 22 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ↑ Mohamed, Ibrahim (25 August 2015). "60% of the film is completed" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 22 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ↑ Mohamed, Mahil (6 November 2015). "Ahsham's Premier delayed due to Police interference in classification" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 22 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.