Soora

Soora is a 2008 Maldivian drama film written and directed by Fathimath Nahula. Produced under Crystal Entertainment, the film stars Ali Ahmed, Amira Ismail and Aminath Ameela in pivotal roles.

Premise

Riyaz and Niyaz are two identical twins; Riyaz is happily married to Zeena while Niyaz is romantically attracted to Nashwa who is being domestically abused by her drug addict husband, Shifan. Niyaz was able to save Nashwa from her miserable life but the family met with an unfortunate incident when the cycle Riyaz and Niyaz were driving gets crashed in an accident ultimately killing the latter.

Cast

Ali Ahmed as Riyaz / Niyaz
Amira Ismail as Nashwa
Aminath Ameela as Zeena
Arifa Ibrahim as Khadheeja
Hamid Ali as Fuwad
Aminath Shareef as Riyaz and Niyaz's mother
Abdulla Mahir as Shifan
Inayath as Aisha
Yooshau Jameel as Huzam
Haseena as Nashwa's mother
Abdul Raheem
Yoosuf Zuhuree
Shiman

Soundtrack

The film has only one song, titled "Soora" and also known as "Vakive Dhiyayas". Two versions of the song were released; a solo version by Ibrahim Zaid Ali and a duet version along with Mariyam Unoosha. The original melody and track was believed to break the norm in Nahula's films; inclusion of Bollywood unofficial remake songs.