Vakin Loabin

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.^[1] The film tells a story of a young couple's divorce and its impact on everyone around.^[2]

Vakin Loabin
Official film poster
Directed by	Ali Shifau
Written by	Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq
Screenplay by	Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq
Produced by	Mohamed Ali Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq
Starring	Mohamed Jumayyil Mariyam Majudha Nuzuhath Shuaib
Cinematography	Ali Shifau Ahmed Sinan
Edited by	Ali Shifau
Music by	Mohamed Ikram
Production company	Dark Rain Entertainment
Release date	March 5, 2018 (2018-03-05)
Country	Maldives
Language	Dhivehi

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.^[3][2] It marks Jumayyil's second collaboration with Shuaib and his third collaboration with Majudha.^[3]

Soundtrack

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Nithuga Nashaa Raani"	Ishaante, Affan	Fatho	Hamoodh
2.	"Raki Hinithun"	Fatho	Fatho	Fatho, Insha Ahmed
3.	"Dhuniye Dhauruva"	Shammoon Mohamed	Fatho	Shammoon Mohamed
4.	"Paree"			Equatic Vibe
5.	"Rankokaa"			Scores of Flair

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.^[4]

Accolades

Award	Category	Recipient(s) and nominee(s)	Result	Ref(s)
9th Gaumee Film Awards	Best film	Vakin Loabin	Nominated	[5]
	Best Director	Ali Shifau	Nominated	[5]
	Best Actor	Mohamed Jumayyil	Nominated	[5]
	Best Actress	Mariyam Majudha	Nominated	[5]
	Best Supporting Actress	Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi	Won	[6]
		Nuzuhath Shuaib	Nominated	[5]
	Original Song	Shammoon Mohamed for "Dhuniye Dhauruve"	Nominated	[5]
	Best Lyricist	Shammoon Mohamed - "Dhuniye Dhauruve"	Nominated	[5]
	Best Male Playback Singer	Shammoon Mohamed for "Dhuniye Dhauruve"	Nominated	[5]
	Best Screenplay	Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq	Nominated	[5]
	Best Background Music	Mohamed Ikram	Nominated	[5]
	Best Art Direction	Ali Shifau, Mohamed Ali, Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq	Nominated	[5]
	Best Costume Design	Hussain Hazim	Nominated	[5]
	Best Sound Editing	Ali Shifau	Nominated	[5]
1st MSPA Film Awards	Best Film	Vakin Loabin	Nominated	[7]
	Best Director	Ali Shifau	Nominated	[7]
	Best Lead Actor – Male	Mohamed Jumayyil	Nominated	[7]
	Best Debut – Female	Nuzuhath Shuaib	Nominated	[7]
	Best Comedian	Nuzuhath Shuaib	Nominated	[7]
	Best Child Artist	Mariyam Yaala Shifau	Won	[7]
	Best Playback Singer – Male	Hamoodh Ahmed for "Hithuga Nasha Raany"	Nominated	[7]
		Shammoon Mohamed for "Dhuniye Dhauruva"	Nominated	[7]
	Best Lyrics	Shammoon Mohamed for "Dhuniye Dhauruva"	Nominated	[7]
	Best Editor	Ali Shifau	Nominated	[7]
	Best Makeup – Glamour	Hussain Hazim	Nominated	[7]
	Best Costume Designer	Hussain Hazim	Nominated	[7]
	Best Visual Effects	Ahmed Sinan	Nominated	[7]
	Background Score	Mohamed Ikram	Won	[7]

Sequel

In March 2018, Mohamed Ali announced that he intended to develop a sequel of Vakin Loabin, reprising the characters from the original.^[8] The sequel is expected to release in 2020.^[8]