Giridha
{{short description|Maldivian web series}}
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| genre = Comedy drama
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| writer = Yoosuf Shafeeu
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| director = Yoosuf Shafeeu
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| music = Ayyuman Shareef
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| country = Maldives
| language = Divehi
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| num_episodes = 15
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| producer = Yoosuf Shafeeu
Ismail Shafeeq
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| cinematography = Shivaz Abdulla
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| editor = Yoosuf Shafeeu
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| company = Eupe Production
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| first_aired = {{start date|2021|9|7}}
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Giridha is Maldivian comedy drama web series written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/156420 |title=Eupe's "Giridha"'s to release this Tuesday |work=Hurihaa |language=Divehi |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=30 August 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118080809/https://sun.mv/156420 |url-status=live |archivedate=18 January 2022 |accessdate=18 January 2022}} It stars Ibrahim Jihad, Ali Azim and Ali Usam in main roles.{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/37691 |title="Giridha"'s trailer is laugh riot |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=29 August 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910102153/https://www.muniavas.com/37691 |url-status=live |archivedate=10 September 2021 |accessdate=10 September 2021}} The film follows three friends who move to Male' in hopes of finding work and struggle to pay their rent.{{cite news|url=https://hurihaa.mv/7678 |title="Giridha"'s to be streamed on September 7 |work=Hurihaa |language=Divehi |date=30 August 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118080532/https://hurihaa.mv/7678 |url-status=live |archivedate=18 January 2022 |accessdate=18 January 2022}} They befriend their leaser and plan on following their lifelong dream of working in the film industry. The pilot episode of the series was released on 7 September 2021.{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/37757 |title="Giridha"'s to be streamed on September 7 |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=29 August 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910102528/https://www.muniavas.com/37757 |url-status=live |archivedate=10 September 2021 |accessdate=10 September 2021}}
Cast and characters
=Main=
- Ibrahim Jihad as Ibrahim Jinah
- Ali Azim as Ayaaz
- Ali Usam as Mafaaz
=Recurring=
- Aminath Noora as Madam Fathun
- Shima as Rosemeen
- Ahmed Ziya as Rameez
- Mohamed Afrah as Zumarrath
=Guest=
- Ansham Mohamed as Rozy (Episode 4)
- Shana as Rozaina (Episode 7)
- Shifana as Roziana (Episode 8)
- Ahmed Easa as Vasanti (Episode 11)
- Mohamed Faisal as Director Sibzaud (Episode 13)
- Hussain Shibau as Boogle Master (Episode 15)
Episodes
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Episode 1
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|9|7}}
|ShortSummary = Three tenants, aspiring actor Ayaaz (Ali Azim), screenwriter Mafaaz (Ali Usam) and director Rameez (Ahmed Ziya) inspired to breakthrough into the movie production industry explores the dynamics of script writing, directing and acting. They attempt to cunningly on board the landlord, Jinah (Ibrahim Jihad) as the investor.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Episode 2
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|9|14}}
|ShortSummary = With the financial support from Jinah, the three tenants along with the landlord, discusses whom to be roped in to play the lead actress and the genre of the film.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Episode 3
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|9|21}}
|ShortSummary = Madam Faathun (Aminath Noora) seeks help from Jinah to get away from a blackmailer. Jinah, having a very hard time saying no to madam, attempts to convince the very excited tenants to give away the investment money received for their project.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Episode 4
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|9|28}}
|ShortSummary = Jinah runs into Rosemeen who advises him not to spend the money on anything else other than the planned movie production. Jinah and others meet a delightful Rozy.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Episode 5
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|10|5}}
|ShortSummary = Jina wakes up to find that money is missing. Everyone is stressed out and tries their best to find the money. Rosemeen visits to check the status of the project during a hectic situation.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Episode 6
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|10|12}}
|ShortSummary = Rozemeen links Jina with an acquaintance to get a location for script development. Some occurrences at this paranormal place and Mafaz's script are alike. They meet an aspiring actress Rozy in an interesting turn of events.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = Episode 7
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|10|19}}
|ShortSummary = Rozaina's acting is astonishing and leaves everyone puzzled. Ayaz stealthily follow Jinah to discover a secret Mafaz and Jinah had kept from him. They meet an interesting character in a plot twist.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title = Episode 8
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|10|26}}
|ShortSummary = The landlord shows his disapproval to having too many people being accommodated at his premises. Jinah's kind gesture leads to all of them experiencing paranormal activities.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 9
|Title = Episode 9
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|11|2}}
|ShortSummary = Ayaz, Mafaz and Jinah tries to straighten out a previous incident. Mafaz hints and idea to Jinah that helps to elucidate the issue, with assistance from Fathun mandam. They experience another psychic event.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 10
|Title = Episode 10
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|11|9}}
|ShortSummary = Ayaaz, Mafaz and Jinah attempts to solve the mystery behind the supernatural incidents. They further explore to identify Fathun madam's blackmailer.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 11
|Title = Episode 11
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|11|16}}
|ShortSummary = Ayaz, Mafaz and Jinah solve the mystery of blackmail. They uncover a surprising relationship between Madam Fathun and the blackmailer.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 12
|Title = Episode 12
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|11|23}}
|ShortSummary = Even after the setbacks, Madam assists Jinah, Ayaz and Mafaz in continuing with the movie project. Confusions occurs when they meet another director in the process.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 13
|Title = Episode 13
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|11|30}}
|ShortSummary = Jinah, Ayaz and Mafaz decide to meet the director. The director tries to show his capabilities and talents to convince them to take him as a director.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 14
|Title = Episode 14
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|12|7}}
|ShortSummary = They start to witness some unusual activities. They see scary things and after than one morning, they can find their hero Ayaz.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 15
|Title = Episode 15
|DirectedBy = Yoosuf Shafeeu
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|12|14}}
|ShortSummary = After returning madam Fathun's money back to her Jinah and Mafaz decide to find Ayaz with the help of boogle master.
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Development
After the project was put in halt for several months, director Yoosuf Shafeeu resumed shooting of the film, following the positive feedback from Multi Screen.{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/37237 |title=Eupe's "Giridha" for Medianet OTT |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Dheema |first=Mariyam |date=7 August 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910101142/https://www.muniavas.com/37237 |url-status=live |archivedate=10 September 2021 |accessdate=10 September 2021}} The series was developed as a mix of sitcom comedy and casual comedy. The project was re-announced on 7 August 2021, with several actors from Shafeeu's previous directorial venture, Avahteriyaa (2021).
Release and reception
The pilot episode of the series was made available for streaming on Baiskoafu on 7 September 2021, to positive reviews from critics.{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/37978 |title=Highlights of first two episodes of "Giridha" |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=17 September 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923041036/https://www.muniavas.com/37978 |url-status=live |archivedate=23 September 2021 |accessdate=23 September 2021}}