Shaalinee


Shaalinee is a 2000 Maldivian drama film written, produced and directed by Aslam Rasheed. The film stars Mariyam Nisha, Ibrahim Giyas, Mohamed Shavin and Waleedha Waleed in pivotal roles. Shooting for the film took place in Sri Lanka.

Premise

Shavin finds a young lady, Shaalinee lying on the road unconscious, whom he takes to a clinic and takes full responsibility of her. On regaining her consciousness, Shaalinee flees from the clinic due to the financial incapability to pay the bills. She auditions for the choreographer role under Shavin's newly established firm, but upon seeing her, he instead hired as his personal secretary.
Shaalinee is introduced to Shavin's family and his mother becomes impressed with her virtuous behavior. Meanwhile, he befriends with Shah and upon request of Shah, Shavin confesses to Shaalinee. They decide to begin a romantic relationship while concealing their past. However, their journey moves in an unsettling route when Shah discovers that Shavin is to marry his ex-fiancé, Shaalinee.

Cast