Laila (1997 film)


Laila is a 1997 Maldivian drama film edited and directed by Abdulla Sujau. Produced by Aafathis, the film stars Aishath Shirani, Moosa Zakariyya, Aishath Zeeniya, Ali Shameel and Mariyam Haleem in pivotal roles.

Premise

Laila, an attractive blind girl and the only child of a family, desires to meet her mother, Waheedha who has been divorced during her childhood. Mueed, a new recruit working at her father, Faiz's office, visits her home upon Faiz's request and is instantly attracted to Laila. Their friendship grows into romance and complications arise when Laila's best-friend, Zeena, realizes her crush, Ahmed, is the same man posing with a different name, whom Laila is romantically linked up with.

Cast