Salhi Baisaa is Maldivian comedy drama television series created and developed by Mohamed Niyaz. It stars Ahmed Nimal, Hassan Haleem, Ahmed Simau and Ibrahim Khaleel in main roles. The series follows an old citizen, Ali, who brags about his fake accomplishment in his youth.
Cast and characters Main Ahmed Nimal as Ali Ahmed Simau as Qadhir/Sodhuree/Fareed/Razzaq/Javid/Dawood/Kahurab/Daroga Ibrahim Khaleel as Sobree/Rushdhee/Lomir/Sujau Hassan Manik as Sodhuree/Latheef Hassan Haleem as Ali Idhurees/Hassan/Jaufar
Recurring Fathimath Rameeza as Mariyam/Ziyadha/Zubeidha/Ithura Waleedha Waleed as Zainab/Leela Shadhiya as Qadhir's wife/Zubeidha/Saeedha Sharumeela as Samiya Muaz Shaheem as Ali's friend/Jamsheedh Ibrahim Shakir as Zubeidha's father/Shakir Ahmed Naeem as Ali's friend Aadhanu as Ahmedfulhu
Guest Abdulla Zaki as Professor Jaruman Ali (Episode 3) Waheedha as Sofiyya (Episode 4) Ahmedullah (Episode 4) Ibrahim Riyaz (Episode 5) Mohamed Shan (Episode 5) Abdulla Shameel (Episode 6) Fazuna Mohamed as Anna (Episode 6) Ziyad (Episode 6) Aminath as Jamsheed's girlfriend (Episode 7) Faruhadh (Episode 7) Ibrahim Rasheed as Nihan (Episode 8)
Episodes
Development The series was developed based on a concept outlined by director Mohamed Niyaz. However, since he is not a professional screenwriter, Niyaz was assisted by lead actor Ahmed Nimal in drafting and finalizing the screenplay. In its second season, Niyaz took over the task of screenwriting alongside the work of editing and directing the series. The main concept of the series was Ahmed Nimal flexing about his fake accomplishments to Ibrahim Khaleel while relaxing on a swing located at the road end of Lonuziyaaraiy Magu.
Soundtrack
Release and reception The series was aired through Television Maldives, during the month of Ramadan. It was widely accepted as one of the most "unusually funny" television series developed during the time. The episodes released during 1992 was particularly noted by audience and critics as the "series best episodes". It was noted as the most popular local television production aired in Ramadan of 1991 and 1992.
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