Dheke Dhekeves

Dheke Dhekeves
Produced byMohamed Abdulla
Production
companies
Mai Dream Entertainment (Part 1–2)
Dheke Dhekeves Productions (Part 3–6)
Release date
2004–2012
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Dheke Dhekeves is a series of Maldivian comedy short films produced by Mohamed Abdulla.[1] The short films are written and directed by different people and follow a linear storytelling though its final installment Dheke Dhekeves 6 has no continuation in the script from its prior installments.[2]

List of productions

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Title Release date Director(s) Producer(s) Writer(s) Cinematographer(s) Editor(s) runtime Ref(s)
Dheke Dhekeves 1 2004 (2004) Yoosuf Shafeeu Mohamed Abdulla Mohamed Abdulla Hassan Haleem Yoosuf Shafeeu
Ahmed Shah
52 minutes [3]
Dheke Dhekeves 2 2005 (2005) Ravee Farooq Mohamed Abdulla Mohamed Abdulla
Ravee Farooq
Hassan Haleem Yoosuf Shafeeu
Ahmed Asim
Ravee Farooq
68 minutes [4]
Dheke Dhekeves 3 1 April 2006 (2006-04-01) Ahmed Nimal Mohamed Abdulla Ibrahim Rasheed Hassan Haleem
Ibrahim Moosa
Ahmed Asim 50 minutes [5]
Dheke Dhekeves 4 4 December 2006 (2006-12-04) Ahmed Nimal Mohamed Abdulla Ibrahim Rasheed Hassan Haleem Abdulla Muaz
Ravee Farooq
54 minutes [6]
Dheke Dhekeves 5 3 December 2009 (2009-12-03) Hassan Haleem Mohamed Abdulla Ibrahim Rasheed Hassan Haleem Muaviyath Anwar 64 minutes [7]
Dheke Dhekeves 6 6 July 2012 (2012-07-06) Hassan Haleem Mohamed Abdulla Ibrahim Rasheed Hassan Haleem Ashwad 73 minutes [8]

Plot

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Part 1

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Muhamma who is called a madman in the island, confesses his love for Pinky who shows no interest towards him. Pinky's friend, Reena returns to the island and is caught by Muhamma's attention. He buys her several gifts but she refuses to disclose her name even. Muhamma makes several efforts to accomplish his love but Reena mockingly declines, who at the time is planning her marriage with Fareed. Few days later, Reena realizes that Muhamma's feelings are true and accepts him as her love-interest.

Part 2

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Muhamma rushes to airport to meet his love of life, Reena one last time but instead is smitten with the beauty of another young woman, Suzy, who was waiting at the departure terminal. Muhamma follows Suzy to her island and searches every house for her. There he runs into Pinky and changes his plan from pursuing Suzy's love to marrying Pinky. However, next morning he meets Suzy, and determines to win her heart through extreme measures. Rumors spread that Muhamma had multiple divorces and is a father of many children, which creates misunderstanding between Suzy and Muhamma. Further complication arises, when Pinky and Suzy discover that Muhamma is simultaneously dating both of them. Muhamma successfully convinced the duo of his equal affection and he marries both Pinky and Suzy. Soon after the marriage, it was revealed that Muhamma actually married a spirit (Fauziyya Hassan) in disguise of Pinky.

Part 3

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The newly wedded couple, Muhamma and Suzy start experiencing paranormal activities. An expert suggests the couple to relocate to another island for a week where he encounters with Ninni, a young woman more attractive to Muhamma than Suzy. Few day later, Suzy discovers about Muhamma's affair and comes to a mutual understanding between the trio; after marriage, Muhamma shall spend first six months with Ninni and the rest of the year with Suzy. Muhamma's second wife, Faudy, a ghost, forewarns him that she will create disputes between his wives and everyone will abandon him. However, few hours later, he again falls for another woman, Sharumeela. As instructed by Faudy, Suzy ditches him and he ultimately gets bored of rest of his affairs.

Part 4

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After Suzy's unexplained disappearance, Muhamma avoids all the women begging for his love including Ninni and Sharumeela. He hears the news of Suzy's marriage with another man and makes an emotional appearance in the ceremony. Concerned about his "non-affection towards women" condition, Muhamma consults a doctor who gives a medicine as a cure. Soon after, Muhamma builds fondness towards women of every age, minor to elder. A stunning item-girl, Burnerz, the daughter of Faudy becomes the latest addition to Muhamma's list of romance. Faudy inquires from Muhamma about the murder of her husband and he explains it as an accidental death. Muhamma is mentally unstable and roam around the island calling out for his first love, Reena.

Part 5

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Muhamma wears an amulet which repels women. One day, Muhamma meets Zamra in a forest and she proposes to him which Muhamma politely declines. Due to Zamra's consistent begging, Muhamma agrees to marry her despite his "zero-interest". After the marriage, the couple refrains from intimacy because Muhamma can not develop any emotional attachment. Meanwhile, Pinky returns to the same island on a mission to ruin Muhamma's wedding and win his heart back. Pinky removes his amulet and lures Muhamma into a trap where he shows more affection towards Pinky. Zamra successfully ties the amulet back on Muhamma's hand though the girls continue their fight to win Muhamma.

Part 6

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Muhamma, an introvert and emotionally immature adult who is "allergic" to women is forced into a relationship with Nashaath by his mother. Nashaath tries to seduce him into sex but Muhamma forcefully evades from her. Concerned of his phobia, Muhamma's mother consult him to an expert, Thakurufaanu whose medication turns him into a romeo. However, things do not go as planned when Muhamma becomes overly affectionate towards Nashaath after marriage. The black magic made by Thakurufaanu loses its power when the couple leaves abroad for honeymoon. Nashaath realizes that devoted version of Muhamma is not real but a curse and leaves him, while Muhamma celebrates being single.

Cast and characters

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Cast Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6
Mohamed Abdulla Muhamma
Fathimath Neelam Reena
Ahmed Ziya Fareed
Nadhiya Hassan Pinky Pinky Nashaath
Aminath Ainth
Ali Mahir Adam Naseer Yaube
Dhon Kamana Reena's mother
Aminath Rana Suzy Suzy / Lizy
Adam Mohamed Hillath
Hamdhan Farooq Muhamma's friend Muhamma's friend
Fauziyya Hassan Fauziyya "Faudy"
Aishath Siyadha Ninni
Nashidha Mohamed Sharumeela
Ahmed Latheef Abdul Fatthah
Hussain Nooradeen Ghaffar
Niuma Mohamed Burnerz
Ibrahim Naseer Gareeb
Ahmed Nimal Doctor
Ravee Farooq Dancer
Hamdhoon Farooq Muhamma's friend
Amira Ismail Zamra
Mohamed Rifshan Dhonko
Mariyam Haleem Muhamma's mother
Ali Farooq Magistrate
Roanu Hassan Manik Thakurufaanu

Soundtrack

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Part 1

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No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Fendaa Matheegaa Hurey Kalaa"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Mukhthar Adam 
2."Lui Lui Madu Madu Foni Foni Raha Eh" Fathimath Zoona 
3."Emme Rangalhu" Hussain Sobah 
4."Kalaa Miadhu Thihiree Mashaa Nuhurifaa"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)  
5."Dhon Kamanaa Aharennaa Indhefaanan Hey?"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Hussain Sobah, Shaheedha Mohamed 

Part 2

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No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Loabivey Haadha Suzee Ey"Adam Naseer Ibrahim 3:24
2."Engeyhey Ran Loabeegaa"Adam Naseer IbrahimMoonisa Khaleel, Hassan Ilham3:49
3."E Magey Hithuge Zuvaan"Adam Naseer IbrahimMumthaz Moosa4:57
4."Nidhaalumun Heeviyey"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Ali Rameez3:26
5."Kadaboh Kadaboh"Adam Naseer IbrahimHussain Sobah4:27

Part 3

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No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Dhoalhuvee Loabin"Mohamed RasheedHussain SobahMumthaz Moosa, Aishath Inaya4:31
2."Beehumun Ufaaveyhey"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Imad IsmailFathimath Zoona6:02
3."Hithu There Dhekkeemey Falhaa"Mohamed RasheedHardyImad, Nashidha4:31
4."Magey Jaan Hibaen Dhemey"Mohamed RasheedIbrahim Zaid AliIbrahim Zaid Ali3:38
5."Ran Keema"Mohamed RasheedMuaviyath AnwarMukhthar Adam4:21

Part 4

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No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Loa Tholhey"Hassan RasheedImad IsmailShafeeqa Abdul Latheef, Mumthaz Moosa5:03
2."Bigaraa Ey"Adam Naseer IbrahimHussain SobahHussain Ali, Fathimath Zoona7:54
3."Farubadha Kandaashe"Mohamed RasheedHussain SobahHussain Ali, Hussain Sobah4:21
4."Hiyy Thelhey Varu"Mohamed RasheedHussain SobahHussain Sobah4:15
5."Jismaai Mey"Adam Haleem AdnanHussain SobahMumthaz Moosa, Moonisa Khaleel5:52

Part 5

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No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Laki Laki"Mohamed Abdul GhaneeHussain SobahHassan Ilham, Aminath Shaufa Saeed 
2."Shaadhee Veema"Mohamed Abdul GhaneeIbrahim Zaid AliAbdulla Nashif 
3."Ranaa Fulhu"Mohamed Abdul GhaneeIbrahim Zaid AliMumthaz Moosa 
4."Dheynan Jaan"Adam Haleem AdnanNasir Ibrahim (Maliku)Nasir Ibrahim (Maliku) 
5."Mihitheh Dheykah"Adam Haleem AdnanIbrahim Zaid AliMohamed Abdul Ghanee 

Part 6

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No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Hiyy Thelheyhey"Adam Haleem AdnanRafiyath Rameeza, Hussain Sobah 
2."Maruviyas Kuramey Huvaa" Abdulla Nashif, Sama Moosa 
3."Kulliyakah Hama Loabi Vevijjey" Abdulla Nashif 
4."Alhe Kevvegen Hey Bunebalaa" Hussain Sobah, Shaheedha Riffath 

References

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