| Vakin Loabin | |
| Director: | Ali Shifau |
| Producer: | Mohamed Ali Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq |
| Screenplay: | Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq |
| Starring: | Mohamed Jumayyil Mariyam Majudha Nuzuhath Shuaib |
| Cinematography: | Ali Shifau Ahmed Sinan |
| Music: | Mohamed Ikram |
| Editing: | Ali Shifau |
| Studio: | Dark Rain Entertainment |
| Country: | Maldives |
| Language: | Dhivehi |
Vakin Loabin is a 2018 Maldivian family drama film directed by Ali Shifau. Co-produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha and Nuzuhath Shuaib in pivotal roles. The film was released on 5 March 2018.[1] The film tells a story of a young couple's divorce and its impact on everyone around.[2]
Filming commenced on 7 August 2017 and finished on in November 2017.[3] [2] It marks Jumayyil's second collaboration with Shuaib and his third collaboration with Majudha.[3]
Vakin Loabin was released on 5 March 2018 and opened to a positive response at the box office. The film received a positive response from critics. Ismail Naail Nasheed from Rajje.mv applauded character development and the "remarkable" use of character building elements while specifically praising the screenplay for toning down its melodrama and breaking from the stereotypes of its genre.[4]
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Gaumee Film Awards | Best film | Vakin Loabin | [5] | |
| Best Director | Ali Shifau | |||
| Best Actor | Mohamed Jumayyil | |||
| Best Actress | Mariyam Majudha | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi | [6] | ||
| Nuzuhath Shuaib | ||||
| Original Song | Shammoon Mohamed for "Dhuniye Dhauruve" | |||
| Best Lyricist | Shammoon Mohamed - "Dhuniye Dhauruve" | |||
| Best Male Playback Singer | Shammoon Mohamed for "Dhuniye Dhauruve" | |||
| Best Screenplay | Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq | |||
| Best Background Music | Mohamed Ikram | |||
| Best Art Direction | Ali Shifau, Mohamed Ali, Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq | |||
| Best Costume Design | Hussain Hazim | |||
| Best Sound Editing | Ali Shifau | |||
In March 2018, Mohamed Ali announced that he intended to develop a sequel of Vakin Loabin, reprising the characters from the original.[7] The sequel is expected to release in 2020.[7]