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Vishka (film)

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Vishka
Official film poster
Directed byRavee Farooq
Screenplay byMahdi Ahmed
Story byAbdulla Wisham
Produced byAishath Rishmy
StarringAishath Rishmy
Ravee Farooq
Ahmed Saeed
CinematographyShamin Nizam
Edited byRavee Farooq
Production
company
Distributed bySchwak Cinema
Release date
  • March 8, 2017 (2017-03-08)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Vishka is a 2017 Maldivian crime film directed by Ravee Farooq. Produced by Aishath Rishmy under Yaaraa Productions, the film stars Farooq, Rishmy and Ahmed Saeed in pivotal roles. The film was released on 8 May 2017.

Cast

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  • Aishath Rishmy as Vishka / Raisha
  • Ravee Farooq as Ishan
  • Ahmed Saeed as Manik
  • Mohamed Waheed as Hameed
  • Ali Nadheeh as Yaatte
  • Ali Mufeed as Zarre
  • Ahmed Fauzan Fauzy as Reehan
  • Ibrahim Fiznan as Retey
  • Hawwa Nisha as Reema
  • Ahmed Aman as Janah
  • Mariyam Shahuza as Zeenath
  • Mohamed Ziyad as Shaheem Ali

Development

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Requested by producer Aishath Rishmy, the story for the film was written by Abdulla Wisham, while the screenplay was written by Mahdi Ahmed.[1] The first draft of the screenplay was completed in 2013, though it was re-written and revised more than 10 times before the screenplay was finalised in 2015.[2] Pre-production of the film was completed in two months time.[2] Madhoship was hired for all the technical works, while Hussain Anees was hired as the make-up artist of the film, marking their first film to do the technical works and make-up respectively.[3] Several new faces will be making debut with the film in supporting roles.[3] Noora Rasheedh worked as the stylist in the film, who chose and arranged all outfits, while Riffath designed and custom tailored some of the outfits for the lead character.[4] Vmedia was appointed as the media partner of the film.[5]

Soundtrack

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No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Aadhey Miadhu Dhaan" (Promotional song)Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Ahmed AmirIbrahim NifarRavee Farooq, Mariyam Rifqa6:27
2."Loaiybekey"Fatho Fatho 
3."Kastholhu" (Male)Mohamed Abdul GhaneeIbrahim ShiyamRavee Farooq 
4."Kastholhu" (Female)Mohamed Abdul GhaneeIbrahim ShiyamMariyam Rifqa 
5."Mohoru"  Eman's Conspiracy 
6."Vishka"Soppe, JaiIsmail AdheelSoppe, Mariyam Rifqa, Ravee Farooq 

Release

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On 30 May 2016, Yaaraa Productions announced the film and revealed their first look poster and teaser of the trailer to the media.[6] The film was slated for release at Olympus along with Schwack Cinema.[6] The first look of the film garnered a positive hype to the film. The media compared its first look with that of AR Murugadoss-directed Akira's first look which features Sonakshi Sinha, for having a similar design and style, though it was revealed on 20 June 2016.[7]

Reception

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The teaser of the film was met with positive response from the critics. Ahmed Nadheem from Avas wrote: "This 43 seconds created more suspense than any other Dhivehi films released this year".[8]

Accolades

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Award Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
7th SAARC Film Festival Best Actress Aishath Rishmy Won
9th Gaumee Film Awards Best film Vishka Won [9]
Best Director Ravee Farooq Nominated [10]
Best Actor Ravee Farooq Nominated [10]
Best Actress Aishath Rishmy Won [9]
Best Supporting Actor Ahmed Saeed Nominated [10]
Original Song Ismail Adheel and Mohamed Abdul Ghanee for "Vishka" Nominated [10]
Best Lyricist Abdulla Jailam Wajeeh for "Vishka" Nominated [10]
Best Female Playback Singer Mariyam Rifqa Rasheed for "Vishka" Won [9]
Best Editing Ravee Farooq Nominated [10]
Best Cinematography Ahmed Shamin Nizam Won [9]
Best Screenplay Mahdi Ahmed Nominated [10]
Best Background Music Mohamed Ikram Nominated [10]
Best Art Direction Ahmed Mohamed Imad Won [9]
Best Costume Design Abdulla Wisham, Aminath Noora, Mohamed Riffath Won [9]
Best Sound Editing Mohamed Ikram Won [9]

References

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  1. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (31 May 2016). "Vishka will not be an ordinary film" (in Divehi). Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  2. ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (24 June 2016). "Ravee's love circle" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  3. ^ a b Maahaa, Aishath (30 May 2016). "Vishka: A different taste to Maldivian Film Industry" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  4. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (20 June 2016). "Does Rishmy look convincing as "Vishka"" (in Divehi). Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  5. ^ Ameena, Aminath (30 May 2016). "Pictures of "Vishka" revealed" (in Divehi). Vnews. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  6. ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (30 May 2016). "Yaaraa's Vishka coming to Olympus this August" (in Divehi). Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  7. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (21 June 2016). "Rishmy and Shonakshi's Poster having the same style" (in Divehi). Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  8. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (30 May 2016). "Can "Vishka" be the movie of the year?" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g Sharaf, Aisha (16 November 2019). "Film Award: Vishak shines". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 August 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h 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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