Vakin Loabin
{{Infobox film
| name = Vakin Loabin
| image = Vakin Loabin.jpg
| caption = Official film poster
| director = Ali Shifau
| producer = Mohamed Ali
Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq
| screenplay = Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq
| writer = Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq
| starring = Mohamed Jumayyil
Mariyam Majudha
Nuzuhath Shuaib
| cinematography = Ali Shifau
Ahmed Sinan
| music = Mohamed Ikram
| editing = Ali Shifau
| studio = Dark Rain Entertainment
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2018|03|05}}
| runtime =
| country = Maldives
| language = Dhivehi
}}
Vakin Loabin is a 2018 Maldivian family drama film directed by Ali Shifau. Co-produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha and Nuzuhath Shuaib in pivotal roles. The film was released on 5 March 2018.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/23439 |title=Songs of "Vakin Loabin" are romantic |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=10 September 2017 |access-date=12 September 2018}} The film tells a story of a young couple's divorce and its impact on everyone around.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/26222 |title=Shooting of "Vakin Loabin" completed |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=6 November 2017}}
Cast
- Mohamed Jumayyil as Azaan Adam
- Mariyam Majudha as Nuha Zahir
- Nuzuhath Shuaib as Roona
- Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi as Salma
- Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim as Whiskey
- Ahmed Sunie as Bullet
- Ibrahim Amaan as Isse
- Maisha Ahmed as Fazu
- Roanu Hassan Manik as Judge
- Ahmed Shakir as Uz. Ibrahim Adheel
- Mariyam Shakeela as Khalidha
- Azim as Samadh
- Ali Farooq as Office Boss
- Mariyam Sajiyath as Dr. Aisha
- Adam Rizwee as Hussain
- Maria Teresa Pagano as Tourist
- Mohamed Azim Abdul Haadi as Samad
Production
Filming commenced on 7 August 2017 and finished on in November 2017.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/21770 |title=Shooting of "Vakin Loabin" commenced |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=9 August 2017 |access-date=12 September 2018}} It marks Jumayyil's second collaboration with Shuaib and his third collaboration with Majudha.
Soundtrack
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| title1 = Nithuga Nashaa Raani
| music1 = Fatho
| lyrics1 = Ishaante, Affan
| extra1 = Hamoodh
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| title2 = Raki Hinithun
| music2 = Fatho
| lyrics2 = Fatho
| extra2 = Fatho, Insha Ahmed
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| title3 = Dhuniye Dhauruva
| music3 = Fatho
| lyrics3 = Shammoon Mohamed
| extra3 = Shammoon Mohamed
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| title4 = Paree
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| title5 = Rankokaa
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| extra5 = Scores of Flair
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Release and reception
Vakin Loabin was released on 5 March 2018 and opened to a positive response at the box office. The film received a positive response from critics.
Ismail Naail Nasheed from Rajje.mv applauded character development and the "remarkable" use of character building elements while specifically praising the screenplay for toning down its melodrama and breaking from the stereotypes of its genre.{{cite news|url=https://raajje.mv/news/27939 |title=Pre-premiere review of Vakin Loabin: A break apart from a genre of melodrama; A must watch |language=dv|work=Raajje.mv |last=Nasheed |first=Ismail Naail |date=4 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918062119/https://raajje.mv/news/27939 |url-status=live |archive-date=18 September 2018 |access-date=18 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}
Accolades
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!scope="col"| Category !scope="col"| Recipient(s) and nominee(s) !scope="col"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |
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| scope="row" rowspan="17" | 9th Gaumee Film Awards
| Vakin Loabin | {{nom}} |
| Best Director
| {{nom}} |
| Best Actor
| {{nom}} |
| Best Actress
| {{nom}} |
| rowspan="2"| Best Supporting Actress
| {{won}} |
| Nuzuhath Shuaib
| {{nom}} |
| Original Song
| Shammoon Mohamed for "Dhuniye Dhauruve" | {{nom}} |
| Best Lyricist
| Shammoon Mohamed - "Dhuniye Dhauruve" | {{nom}} |
| Best Male Playback Singer
| Shammoon Mohamed for "Dhuniye Dhauruve" | {{nom}} |
| Best Screenplay
| Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq | {{nom}} |
| Best Background Music
| Mohamed Ikram | {{nom}} |
| Best Art Direction
| Ali Shifau, Mohamed Ali, Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq | {{nom}} |
| Best Costume Design
| Hussain Hazim | {{nom}} |
| Best Sound Editing
| {{nom}} |
Sequel
In March 2018, Mohamed Ali announced that he intended to develop a sequel of Vakin Loabin, reprising the characters from the original.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/32458 |title=A sequel to Vakin Loabin is in discussion |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=11 March 2018 |access-date=12 September 2018}} The sequel is expected to release in 2020.