Easa Shareef is a Maldivian film director, actor, screen-writer, editor and lyricist.
Career In 1993, Shareef collaborated with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his tragedy drama film Vaudhu (1993) which narrates the separation of a happy couple due to the societal differences. The following year, he directed and starred in the critically acclaimed film Zakham (1994) where he played the supportive brother of a young girl who has been forced to marry out of her will. In 1996, he directed the film Edhuvas Hingajje which follows the love triangle of a devoted wife, a reckless husband and his short tempered mistress. This was followed by Yoosuf Rafeeu's award winning film Haqqu which revolves around a man who is forced to marry a woman against his will, and stars Mariyam Nisha, Reeko Moosa Manik and Mariyam Shakeela in lead roles. The film received positive reviews from critics.
In 1997, Shareef released the most successful film of his career, the horror film Fathis Handhuvaru (1997), which stars Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed in lead roles. The film narrates the story of a married young woman who falls in love with a ghost. It received both critical and commercial success, where it is celebrated as one of the most successful Maldivian film with the highest number of shows screened upon release. Alt URL The same year, he released the drama film Emme Fahu Dhuvas (2000), starring Reeko Moosa Manik, Niuma Mohamed, Hassan Afeef, and Mariyam Nazima. The following year, he collaborated with Arifa Ibrahim to co-write the drama film Dhauvaa (1998), which was an unofficial remake of Deepak Sareen's Bollywood film Aaina (1993).
In 2000, he directed another horror film 2000 Vana Ufan Dhuvas which follows the affair and revenge of a twins. The following year, he collaborated with Aishath Ali Manik for her romantic drama film Hiiy Edhenee, to adapt Dharmesh Darshan's romantic film Dhadkan (2000), along with Ahmed Nimal, which was well received by critics and audience. In the film, he starred as a ruthless father who forces his daughter to cut off the ties with an underpreviledged man.
In 2003, Easa Shareef directed the horror film, titled Ginihila (2003), which stars Ali Seezan, Mariyam Nisha, Niuma Mohamed and Reeko Moosa Manik in lead roles. The film is an unofficial remake of Vikram Bhatt's Indian horror film Raaz (2002), featuring Bipasha Basu, Dino Morea, Malini Sharma, and Ashutosh Rana, which itself is an unofficial adaptation of What Lies Beneath. Apart from that, Shareef directed a five episode television series, Dheewanaa Hiyy which focuses on the reunion of a long lost family through conflicts and disputes.
Shareef's action-adventure film Hatharu Udhares was released in 2004 which stars Ali Seezan, Reeko Moosa Manik, Ali Ahmed and Mariyam Manike in lead roles and marketed as the first adventurous Maldivian film. Upon release, it received mixed to negative reviews from critics, where several critics lauded the post production of the film and the directors were criticized for releasing a "half-baked" film.
Apart from direction, acting, screenwriting and editing, Shareef is notable as a lyricist for his work in several films and studio albums. At the 7th Gaumee Film Awards, Shareef received a nomination as the Best Lyricist for his song "Inthizaarey Othee Hiyy Edheythee" from the film Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? (2011).
Filmography As an actor +Feature film Year Title Role Notes 1984 Nufoozu Also the director 1988 Haasil Also the director 1990Loabi '90 Ashraf Also the director, screenwriter and editor 1990 Karunaige Agu Ziyad Also the director and producer 1992NaseebuAlso the director 1993 Vaudhu Fazla's brother 1994 Alathu Loabi Shareef 1994 Zakham Nadheem Also the director 1995 Dhushman Riyaz's brother 1996 Haqqu Hameed Also the editor 2001 Hiiy Edhenee Mohamed Yoosuf Also the writer
+Short film Year Title Role Notes 1996 Kolhukehi Easa Main role
Other work Year Title Director Producer Writer Editor Camera Notes 1984 Nufoozu 1988 Haasil 1990 Karunaige Agu 1990 Loabi '90 1992Naseebu 1993 Gundolhi Teledrama 1993 Vaudhu 1994Alathu Loabi 1994 Zakham 1996 Edhuvas Hingajje 1996 Haqqu 1997 Fathis Handhuvaru 1998 Dhauvaa 2000 2000 Vana Ufan Dhuvas 2000 Emme Fahu Dhuvas 2001 Hiiy Edhenee 2003 Ginihila 2003 Dheewanaa Hiyy 5 episodes 2004 Hatharu Udhares
Discography As a lyricist +Feature Film Year Film Song Artist(s)Notes1990Loabi '90"Hithuge Vindhey Avas Vedhanee"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Sofoora Khaleel"Loabeege Dhaairaain"Massoodh Moosa Didi, Zahiyya Thaufeeq1993Sitee"Mulhi Jaan Hithaa"Mohamed HuzamVaudhu"Inthihaa Keiykurun"Abdulla Waheedh (Feeali)"Signal Dhehithun Dhey Buneveynehey"Abdulla Waheedh (Feeali), Aminath Ibrahim"Vakivegen Dhaathee Hithaa Mey Thelheyney" (Male Version)Abdulla Waheedh (Feeali)"Loabin Kalaa Nulibeynenyaa"Abdulla Waheedh (Feeali), Aminath Ibrahim"Vakivegen Dhaathee Hithaa Mey Thelheyney" (Female Version)Aminath Ibrahim1994Dhevana An'bi"Hissaa Kuraashey Asaru Mithuraaey"Aminath HussainAlathu Loabi"Nishana, I Love You"Abdulla Waheedh (Feeali), Aminath Hussain"Hunumaai Majaa"Abdul Satthar"Ishaaraathu Libenee Dhurudhurun Dhey"Imaadh Ismail, Shafeeqa Abdul Latheef"Mihiyy Adhu Roolhi Dhaahaa"Abdulla Waheedh (Feeali)"Hin'gamun Thelhemun Meygaa"Haneef Hussain, Aminath Hussain1996Lheedharifulhu"Inthihaa Yaaru Libun"Abdulla Waheedh (Feeali)"Dhen Othee Hoadhumey"Mohamed Rashad, Shifa ThaufeeqEdhuvas Hingajje"Ma Edhey Ufaa Dheveyne"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi"Kalaa Aeemaa Han'dhaa Iru"Fun Asaru"Neyngi Hithey Gendhevee"Ali Rameez, Shifa Thaufeeq1997Emme Fahu Dhuvas"Gulhifaa Kan'daa Vaahen"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi"Loabeege Aalam Dhekeyshey"Sahir, Fathimath Zoona"Neyngeyhen Heelaafaa"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Fathimath Zoona"Neyvaa Olhey"Fathis Handhuvaru"Boa Vehey Vaareyaa"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Shifa Thaufeeq"Fathis Han'dhuvaru Hekivedheyney"Sahir"Dhekey Hithun Dhen Kalaa"Sahir, Fathimath Zoona"Uff Heevanee"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Fathimath Zoona"Leygaa Vaathee Nan"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi"Hithuge Hin'gumaa"Appears in Soundtrack album"Dhaagothah Maruvaashe Vee""Miaraa Iraku Han'dhaku"Fathimath Zoona"Iquraaru Kurume Molhuvaanee"Shifa Thaufeeq"Kaakuthoa Bunedheyshey"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Shifa Thaufeeq"Moya Hiyy Dhoa"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Zuhura Waheedh"Lakka Asaru Kurey Mihaaru"Abdulla Waheedh (Feeali)1998Ethoofaaneerey"Thi Lolun Saafuvee"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Shifa ThaufeeqDhauvaa"Konme Vindhakun Jahaa"Imaadh Ismail, Mariyam Waheedha"Thiya Heelaa Gothun""Loabi Hoadhan Kuraa Dhauvaa""Meebaa E Hama Naseebakee"Mariyam Waheedha"Heenukuraahaa Loabivamey"Huvafen"Ekee Heynan"Imaadh Ismail, Ammaar Aslam"Hiyy Magey Nagaadhinee"Imaadh Ismail"Gendhaashey Loabeege Khiyaal"Imaadh Ismail, Mariyam Waheedha1999Qurbaani"Heylaa Hunnanveemaa"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Shifa ThaufeeqViraashaa"Vanee Haas Neyvaa"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Fathimath Zoona20002000 Vana Ufan Dhuvas"Hinithunvelaashey Malaa Ey"Imaadh Ismail, Fazeela Amir"Dhekilaa Hithey Vanee"Ali Rameez, Fathimath Zoona"Fini Roalhi Beehenee Ey"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Fazeela Amir"Ey Sudha"Ali Rameez"Balaanumelaa Dhevey Magakun"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi2001Aaah"Vee Athuga Hifanhey"Ibrahim Amir, Fazeela AmirHiiy Edhenee"Hiyy Edhenee" (Duet Version)Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Fathimath Zoona"Hiyyves Dhen Fisaari Moyaey" (Version 1)Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Fathimath Zoona, Abdul Baaree"Hiyyves Dhen Fisaari Moyaey" (Version 2)Abdul Baaree, Fathimath Zoona"Hoahoa Govamun"Ali Rameez, Fathimath Zoona"Furusathu Libi Dhuniyeygaa"Fathimath Zoona"Hiyy Edhenee" (Male Version)Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi"Yaqeeney Neiy Araameh"Appears in Soundtrack album"Hiyy Ufaavey Kalaa Balaaleemaa""Aadhakoh Mi Magun""Fennaane Jehunu Bika Haal"Shifa Thaufeeq"Nan Ahaalan Haadha Beynumey"Fathimath ZoonaRanmuiy"Bahdhal Vumun Vejje Dheewaanaa"Ibrahim Amir, Fazeela Amir2002Aan... Aharenves Loabivin"Huvafen Dhekeynee"Ali Rameez, Fazeela Amir2003Ginihila"Fun Asarugaa Mihiyy"Ali Rameez, Shifa Thaufeeq"Dhiriulhumakee Miee Nunimey"Abdul Baaree, Fathimath Zoona"Loaiybakee Haadhahaa Fun Asarekey"Abdul Baaree"Loabi Mee Jaazubee Foni Asarekey"Shifa Thaufeeq"Dhekilan Edheythee"Ali Rameez, Thoahira HussainDhonkamana"Annanee Fenvaruvan"Abdul Baaree, Fathimath Zoona"Naazukee Balaalun"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Fathimath Zoona"Thiya Khiyaal Foheleveyhey"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Shifa ThaufeeqVehey Vaarey Therein"Nan Bunan Kereynehey"Abdul Baaree, Shifa Thaufeeq"Yaaraa Ey Loaiybeh Nuveyhey"Mohamed Zaidh, Unoosha"Kalaa Kalaa"Aishath Inaya"I Love You"Muaviyath Anwar"Jaadhoogaa Jehijjey"Mukhthar Adam, Aishath Inaya"Loabeege Nanves Kiyaaney"2004Hatharu Udhares"Vefaa Othee Dhen Kon Kushehbaa Ey"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Shifa ThaufeeqDharinnahtakai"Insaaneke Mee Dhuniyeygaa" (Female Version)Rafiyath Rameeza"Insaaneke Mee Dhuniyeygaa" (Male Version)Ibrahim Rameez2005Hureemey Inthizaarugaa"Miadhu Ulhunas Mithaa"Mukhthar Adam, Shifa Thaufeeq"Hiyy Furaadhey""Firumunthakun Thedhey"Fazeela Amir"Visnaa Visnaa"Abdul Baaree, Shifa Thaufeeq"Ma Dhuru Nuvaanan"Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Shifa Thaufeeq"Ulhenee Thi Dhurah Dhaan"Mukhthar Adam, Unoosha"Haadhahaa Fariyey Thi Harakaaiy"Mukhthar Adam"Maaiykalaakoa Ey""Moosun Genesdhey Nayaa"Ibrahim Amir, Fazeela AmirAppears in Soundtrack album"Bunebalaa Loabivey Bunebalaa"Mohamed Abdul Ghanee"Dhekilan Edheythee"Ali Rameez, Thoahira Hussain2011Hafaraaiy"Kuran Gandhee Huvaa"Hassan Ilham, Shifa ThaufeeqHithey Dheymee"Huvafenthakey Dhekkee Kalaa"Abdul Hannan Moosa DidiKuhveriakee Kaakuhey?"Khiyaalee Vaafashun"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Fathimath Rauf"Inthizaarey Othee Hiyy Edheythee"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi"Insaafeh Loabeegaa Nethey"Appears in Soundtrack album2014Aadheys"Dhefuraana Ekuvefaavaa"Ali Rameez, Rafiyath Rameeza2019Nafrathuvumun"Saadhaa Mooney Mooney Thee"Ahmed Reehan2021Loabi Vevijje"Miss Veyey"Abdul Hannan Moosa DidiAppears in Soundtrack album
+Television Year Title Song Artist(s)N/AN/A"Hithugaa Thi Nan Vaathee"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi1993Dhen Keehkuraanee?"Kalaage Loabi Libeythoa"Abdulla Waheedh (Feeali), Shifa Thaufeeq1997-1999Kahthiri"Mee Himeyn Dhanvaru"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Shifa Thaufeeq2000Dhoapatta"Hoadhumah Dhaanan"Mukhthar Adam, Shifa Thaufeeq2003Dheewanaa Hiyy"Thiya Loabi Aalaavanee Ey"Hassan Ilham, Fathimath Rauf