Sababu

Sababu (transl. Reason) is a 1999 Maldivian drama film directed by Ahmed Nimal.^[3][4] Produced by Aslam Rasheed under Slam Studio, the film stars Ibrahim Giyas, Aishath Shiranee and Ahmed Nimal in pivotal roles.^[5][6]

Sababu
Official film poster
Directed by	Ahmed Nimal
Screenplay by	Ahmed Nimal[1]
Produced by	Aslam Rasheed[2]
Starring	Ibrahim Giyas Aishath Shiranee Ahmed Nimal
Cinematography	Ibrahim Wisan
Edited by	Ahmed Nimal
Music by	Imad Ismail
Production company	Slam Studio
Release date	1999 (1999)
Country	Maldives
Language	Dhivehi

Premise

Azim (Ibrahim Giyas) is hired to work as a supervisor in a factory managed by Liusha (Aishath Shiranee). She meets a strange man, Niyaz (Ahmed Nimal) who is smitten by her beauty. One day, he saves Liusha from being sexually abused by her classmate, Mohamed (Mohamed Afrah) though she blamed the whole incident on Niyaz. Later, they reconcile and start a romantic relationship. Complications arise when Azim confesseds his affection towards Liusha and Niyaz decides to sacrifice his love for the sake of his friend's happiness.

Cast

• Ibrahim Giyas as Azim
• Aishath Shiranee as Liusha
• Ahmed Nimal as Niyaz
• Mariyam Rizla as Mary
• Hamid Wajeeh
• Ajwad Waheed as Aadan
• Mohamed Afrah as Mohamed
• Hassan Shafeeq

Soundtrack

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Hithah Loabi Vevuneema"	Mariyam Waheedha	Mariyam Waheedha, Mohamed Rashad
2.	"Mi Qudhurathee Manaazirah"	Mariyam Waheedha	Mariyam Waheedha, Mohamed Rashad
3.	"Vaagotheh Neyngeyey"	Mariyam Waheedha	Mariyam Waheedha
4.	"Loabi Gellumun"	Mariyam Waheedha	Mohamed Rashad