1. One of the most successful filmmakers in Maldivian Cinema, Faththaah is the recipient of a number of awards, including four Gaumee Film Awards, and two Maldives Film Awards.
14 Facts About Abdul Faththaah
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Abdul Faththaah rose to prominence in Maldivian cinema with the commercially successful and acclaimed romantic drama Aan.
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Abdul Faththaah followed it by directing a commercially unsuccessful film Hureemey Inthizaarugaa and the award-winning film Vehey Vaarey Therein which earned him his only Gaumee Film Award for Best Director.
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Abdul Faththaah received his second Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Director with his romantic film Love Story.
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Apart from writing the story, Abdul Faththaah played the role of a father in the drama.
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In 1995, Abdul Faththaah wrote and directed Maldives National Defence Force's teledrama Veyn where he was bestowed with the Best Director award and he went on to win the award for a further two years.
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Abdul Faththaah first directed a video single, "Dhan Dhan Dhanvaru" featuring Ravee Farooq and Niuma Mohamed.
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In 2000, Abdul Faththaah released his directorial debut, Himeyn Dhuniye which starred Mariyam Nisha and Ali Khalid as a couple having an extra-marital affair.
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Abdul Faththaah considered the film to be his "only agreement that leads to a disappointment".
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At the 4th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, Abdul Faththaah was bestowed with several awards including a Gaumee Film Award for Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Art Direction and Best Makeup.
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Under the helm of the studio, Abdul Faththaah directed a 52-episode television drama series Hinithun Velaashey Kalaa starring Mariyam Afeefa, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi and Mohamed Manik.
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The film and his work received mixed to positive reviews from critics; "Abdul Faththaah has directed the film in a lavishly engaging manner until it reaches to a little inconvenient climax".
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Abdul Faththaah announced his retirement after releasing his romantic drama Hahdhu which was his most expensive film produced.
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Abdul Faththaah is married to Aminath Azza, a teacher working at Aminiya School.