Mee Ishq
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| caption = Official title poster
| director = Azhan Ibrahim
| producer = Leenaz Hussain
| screenplay = Azhan Ibrahim
| writer = Azhan Ibrahim
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| cinematography = Ahmed Zifaaf
| editing = Azhan Ibrahim
| music = Shahyd Legacy
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| released = {{Film date|2024|01|06|df=yes}}
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| country = Maldives
| language = Dhivehi
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Mee Ishq is a 2024 Maldivian film written and directed by Azhan Ibrahim. Produced by Leenaz Hussain, the film stars Sharaf Abdulla and Aminath Rashfa in pivotal roles. The film was released on 6 January 2024.
Premise
The film centers around Ariz and Saba, who cross paths during their separate journeys to K. Maaufshi, where they coincidentally book the same room in a guesthouse. The trip transforms into a memorable experience as it sparks a romantic connection between them. However, after the journey, Saba loses all contact with Ariz. The film unfolds the narrative of how destiny reunites them and how fate intertwines their lives with misfortune.
Cast
- Sharaf Abdulla as Ariz
- Aminath Rashfa as Saba
- Ahmed Sharif as Naaif
- Fathimath Visama as Maisha
- Ahmed Jilyan Rashaad as Dhaain
- Aman Ali as Furugan
- Ahmed Abaan Nazim as Falah
- Aminath Rasheedha as Saba's mother
- Mohamed Rasheed as MP Saeed; Ariz's father
- Fathimath Latheefa
Development
Following the success of the romantic film Hindhukolheh (2023), on 12 March 2023 Dark Rain Entertainment announced another romantic film starring Sharaf Abdulla and Aminath Rashfa in lead roles titled Mee Ishq.{{cite news|url=https://dhauru.com/post/entertainment/16576 |title=First feature film of Azhan titled Mee Ishq launched |language=Divehi |work=Dhauru |last=Eeman |first=Aisha |date=16 March 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119162451/https://dhauru.com/post/entertainment/16576 |url-status= live |archivedate=19 November 2023 |accessdate=19 November 2023 |df=dmy-all}} Script was finalized in March 2023 while songs composition and pre-production work was completed by April 2023. The film was announced to be directed by Azhan Ibrahim as his directorial debut in a feature film. Principal photography of the film commenced on 4 May 2023 and was completed in November 2023.{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/149452 |title=Filming completed for Mee Ishq |language=Divehi |work=ThePress |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=19 November 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119160805/https://thepress.mv/149452 |url-status= live |archivedate=19 November 2023 |accessdate=19 November 2023 |df=dmy-all}} Filming mainly took place in Male' and K. Maafushi and was completed in November 2023.{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/144004 |title=Filming commenced for Aasha and Sharaf's Mee Ishq |language=Divehi |work=ThePress |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=5 May 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119161738/https://thepress.mv/144004 |url-status= live |archivedate=19 November 2023 |accessdate=19 November 2023 |df=dmy-all}}{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/45436 |title=Filming for Mee Ishq begins |language=Divehi |work=MuniAvas |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=10 May 2023 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20231202072847/https://www.muniavas.com/45436 |url-status=live |archivedate=2 December 2023 |accessdate=2 December 2023 |df=dmy-all}}
Soundtrack
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| music1 = Shahyd Legacy
| lyrics1 = Ali Inaan Saeed
| extra1 = Ali Inaan Saeedh, Aishath Maain Rasheed
| length1 = 5:48
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| title2 = Annaashey Udhuhilaa
| music2 = Shahyd Legacy
| lyrics2 = Ali Inaan Saeedh
| extra2 = Ali Inaan Saeedh
| length2 = 4:00
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| title3 = Shaahy Lolugaa
| music3 = Shahyd Legacy
| lyrics3 = Azhan Ibrahim
| extra3 = Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa
| length3 = 3:42
| note3= Promotional song
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Release
Mee Ishq was theatrically released on 6 January 2024.{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/149876 |title=Trailer of Mee Ishq release; film to premiere next month |language=Divehi |work=ThePress |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=2 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20231202070229/https://thepress.mv/149876 |url-status=live |archivedate=2 December 2023 |accessdate=2 December 2023 |df=dmy-all}} Following its release, the film garnered mixed to positive reviews from critics.
In addition to the comical duo Furugan and Falah, portrayed by Aman Ali and Ahmed Abaan Nazim, Aminath Luba from The Press lauded the performances of Aminath Rashfa and Sharaf Abdulla, describing them as their career-best. While Luba appreciated the technical aspects of the film, including cinematography, editing, and music, she criticized the synopsis of the first half for its resemblance to the romantic comedy film Love in the Villa (2022) directed by Mark Steven Johnson.{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/150754 |title=Mee Ishq Review: Return of the romantic season |language=Divehi |work=ThePress |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=9 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111132256/https://thepress.mv/150754 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 January 2024 |accessdate=11 January 2024 |df=dmy-all}} Aisha Eman from Dhauru echoed similar sentiments about the film, emphasizing the lead actor's performance, the comedic scenes featuring Aman and Abaan, and the noteworthy music.{{cite news|url=https://dhauru.com/post/entertainment/25463 |title=First film of the year "Mee Ishq": A type of romance |language=Divehi |work=Dhauru |last=Eman |first=Aisha |date=9 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111134619/https://dhauru.com/post/entertainment/25463 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 January 2024 |accessdate=11 January 2024 |df=dmy-all}}