Fandu (web series) explained

Director:	Mohamed Shifuan
Music:	Ibrahim Yafiu
Country:	Maldives
Language:	Divehi
Num Seasons:	1
Num Episodes:	13
Company:	Lights Out Production

Fandu is a Maldivian famil drama web series co-written and directed by Mohamed Shifuan.^[1] It stars Aminath Silna, Hussain Nazim, Ahmed Ifnaz Firag and Thaathi Adam in main roles while Sheela Najeeb and Mohamed Manik play supporting characters in the series.^[2] The pilot episode of the series was released on 25 March 2023.^[3]

In a tale of complex relationships, the series delves into the intertwined lives of Dheema, Shabana, and Hussain, exploring the devastating effects of abuse, guilt, and strained dynamics as they navigate a path filled with shattered trust, emotional turmoil, and attempts at redemption.

Cast and characters

Main

Aminath Silna as Dheema
Ahmed Ifnaz Firag as Hussain
Thaathi Adam as Shabana

Recurring

Sheela Najeeb as Saleema
Mohamed Manik as Nasir
Hussain Nazim as Hassan

Guest

Ravee Farooq as Irfan; Hussain's colleague (Episode 11)

Release and reception

The first episode of the series was released on 25 March 2023 through Baiskoafu.^[4] Upon release, the series received generally positive reviews from critics, where the technical aspects of the film was applauded along with the performance of lead actors including Ahmed Ifnaz Firag and Thaathi Adam.^[5]

Notes and References

News: Ifnaz: Crawling from behind the camera to the lead role . Divehi . Dho? . Ibrahim . Shamila . 2 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220107045315/https://dho.mv/news/57109 . live . 7 January 2022 . 7 January 2022 . dmy-all.
News: Ifnaz: "FitNaz or PhotoNaz? Or Shall we call him now FilmyNaz? . Divehi . Vaguthu . Rasheed . Reeaan . 11 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230524150622/https://vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/856485/ . live . 24 May 2023 . 24 May 2023 . dmy-all.
News: Ifnaz: An ex-introvert, now a star . Divehi . Dhauru . Eeman . Aishath . 5 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220107044035/https://dhauru.com/YS0CF . live . 7 January 2022 . 7 January 2022 . dmy-all.
News: Yaaraa premiered on Baiskoafu . Divehi . Addu Live . Adhushan . Ahmed . 25 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230520053614/https://www.addulive.com/306020 . live . 20 May 2023 . 20 May 2023 . dmy-all.
News: No space for criticizing; Yaaraa deserves a 100 . Divehi . Sun . Latheef . Alim Abdul . 25 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230520053802/https://sun.mv/176499 . live . 20 May 2023 . 19 May 2023 . dmy-all.