Dhoadhi

{{short description|Maldivian web series}}

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| writer = Ahmed Zareer
Aminath Rinaza

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| director = Ali Seezan

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| starring =

| music = Ibrahim Nifar

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| country = Maldives

| language = Divehi

| num_seasons = 1

| num_episodes = 15

| executive_producer =

| producer =

| cinematography = Shivaz Abdulla
Samah
Ahmed Giyas

| editor = Ali Seezan
Ahmed Giyas

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| company = SProductions

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| first_aired = {{Start date|2022|4|14}}

| last_aired = {{End date|2022|7|21}}

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Dhoadhi is a Maldivian web series directed by Ali Seezan. It stars Ahmed Easa, Ansham Mohamed, Aminath Noora and Mohamed Rasheed in main roles.{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/22869 |title=Noora creating magic |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=9 February 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029151512/https://www.muniavas.com/22869 |url-status=live |archivedate=29 October 2020 |accessdate=29 October 2020}} The pilot episode of the first season was released on 14 April 2022 and was concluded on 21 July 2022. It consists of fifteen episodes, each of approximately 20 minutes. The series follows the fate of two troubled humans and how fate makes them cross the sea to attain the love and affection they desire.

Cast and characters

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Episodes

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 1

|Title = Episode 1

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|4|14}}

|ShortSummary = Newly married Ayya and Azu head to Ayya's home island of ADh. Fenfushi to clear their heads. After completing her studies from Malaysia, Manal visits her aunt's island of ADh. Maamigili for a holiday.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 2

|Title = Episode 2

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|4|22}}

|ShortSummary = Ayya and his friends go on a fishing trip and stop at ADh. Maamigili where he meets Manal after ten years of their first encounter. After a brief conversation, Ayya leaves to Fenfushi.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 3

|Title = Episode 3

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|4|28}}

|ShortSummary = Ayya travels back to Maamigili to speak to Manal, hoping to reunite with her. However, she refuses to build friendship with Ayya and requests him to leave her alone. In the flashback, Ayya and Azu experience marital issues. Shamin, son of a family friends, stays at their house to complete a course.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 4

|Title = Episode 4

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|6}}

|ShortSummary = Manal struggles to forgive her cheating boyfriend and decides to spend time with Ayya. Ayya's father confronts him regarding his challenging relationship with Azu. In the flashback, Ayya suspects that Azu is having an extramarital affair.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 5

|Title = Episode 5

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|13}}

|ShortSummary = Manal has a change of heart and invite Ayya to teach her to swim. In the flashback, Azu attempts to reconcile with Ayya though his stubborn heart refuses to clear their misunderstanding. Ayya contemplates the fate of his marriage.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 6

|Title = Episode 6

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|20}}

|ShortSummary = Ayya and Manal shares their past history and bond over their frequent meetings. In the flashback, Ayya further speculates about her affair with her colleague, Fazil, making things worse in their relationship.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 7

|Title = Episode 7

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|27}}

|ShortSummary = Manal is romantically attracted to Ayya, but determines not be a homewrecker. Manal convinces her friend, Sham, to make her first move on her crush. Manal, finally confident of her swimming skills, goes to snorkeling with Ayya.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 8

|Title = Episode 8

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|6|2}}

|ShortSummary = People start gossiping about Ayya's relationship with Manal. Meanwhile, Ayya keeps sidelining his responsibilities as a husband towards Azu which further deteriorates their fragile relationship.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 9

|Title = Episode 9

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|6|9}}

|ShortSummary = Ayya sends a legal notice to Azu for divorce. Shamin tries his best but fails to clear their misunderstanding.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 10

|Title = Episode 10

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|6|16}}

|ShortSummary = Ayya and Manal starts spending more time together and gets intimate. In the flashback, Fazil insists on helping Azu to clear Ayya's doubt, which she declines as it would be a futile attempt.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 11

|Title = Episode 11

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|6|23}}

|ShortSummary = After sleeping with Ayya, Manal starts avoiding him and decides to remain strictly as friends. Manal's harsh words plunged a spear in his chest. Feeling betrayed, Ayya cuts his hair and moves back to Male'. On his way home, he meets with an accident.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 12

|Title = Episode 12

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|6|30}}

|ShortSummary = Azu nurses him all day long and Ayya finally realizes the true value of her.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 13

|Title = Episode 13

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|7}}

|ShortSummary = Azu disapproves Fazil visiting her. Ayya eavesdrops their conversation and realizes how faithful and strong Azu is. Azu almost give up on their relationship.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 14

|Title = Episode 14

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|14}}

|ShortSummary = Ayya repents and reunites with Azu.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 15

|Title = Episode 15

|DirectedBy = Ali Seezan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|21}}

|ShortSummary = Manal returns to Male' and makes a surprise visit to Ayya's house.

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}}

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Development

Filming for the series commenced on 21 October 2021 and was scheduled for completion within one month.{{cite news|url=https://cnm.mv/news/41576 |title=Shooting begins for Seezan's "Dhoadhi" |work=CNM |language=Divehi |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=4 November 2021 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20220812063313/https://cnm.mv/news/41576 |url-status=live |archivedate=12 August 2022 |accessdate=12 August 2022}} It was primarily shot in ADh. Fenfushi and ADh. Maamigili. Filming was slightly delayed due to the bad weather, though pre-production was completed in December 2021.{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/35495 |title=Haleem initiates campaigning opposite "Maryam" |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Dheema |first=Mariyam |date=3 March 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308105816/https://www.muniavas.com/35495 |url-status=live |archivedate=8 March 2021 |accessdate=8 March 2021 |df=dmy-all}}

Soundtrack

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| title1 = Raalhuthah

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Release and reception

The first episode of the series was made available for streaming through digital streaming platform Medianet Multi Screen on 14 April 2022.{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/38338 |title=Amjeys' "Bridge" will be streamed on Baiskoafu |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=8 October 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211065221/https://www.muniavas.com/38338 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 December 2021 |accessdate=11 December 2021}} The series received mixed reviews from critics.{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/41172 |title=Nisha's murderer revealed |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=20 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812055220/https://www.muniavas.com/41172 |url-status=live |archive-date=12 August 2022 |access-date=12 August 2022 |df=dmy-all}}{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/40591 |title=First episode of "Dharaka" receives extremely positive response |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=10 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412121115/https://www.muniavas.com/40591 |url-status=live |archive-date=12 April 2022 |access-date=12 April 2022 |df=dmy-all}}

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