{{short description|Maldivian television series}} {{Infobox television | image = Vaudhey Mee.jpg | image_upright = | image_alt = | caption = | alt_name = | native_name = | genre = | creator = | based_on = | inspired_by = | developer = | writer = | screenplay = Abdul Faththaah<br/><small>(Episode 1-8)</small><br/>Mahdi Ahmed<br/><small>(Episode 9-13)</small> | story = | director = Abdul Faththaah | creative_director = | presenter = | starring = | judges = | voices = | narrator = | music = Ibrahim Nifar | open_theme = | end_theme = | composer = | country = Maldives | language = Divehi | num_seasons = 1 | num_series = | num_episodes = 13 | list_episodes = | executive_producer = | producer = Ahmed Shakeeb | news_editor = | location = | cinematography = Ibrahim Moosa | animator = | editor = Abdul Faththaah<br/>Mohamed Rasheed | camera = | runtime = | company = Red Production<br/>Movie Maldives | budget = | network = | first_aired = {{start date|2013|8|3}} | last_aired = {{end date|2013|10|26}} | related = }}
'''''Vaudhey Mee''''' ({{Translation|''This is a promise''}}) is Maldivian romantic drama television series co-written and directed by Abdul Faththaah.<ref name=GaumeeInaam>{{cite news|url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/418|title=Gaumee Inaam 2004 – Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom|work=Presidency Maldives|language=Divehi|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190423052307/https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/418|archive-date=23 April 2019|access-date=3 December 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It stars Aishath Rishmy, Mohamed Manik, Aminath Ameela, Ahmed Nimal, Ahmed Saeed and Zeenath Abbas in main roles.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117464|title=Top 10 Actresses in Maldives|language=Divehi|work=Haveeru|last=Nadheem|first=Ahmed|date=23 February 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305014312/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117464|archive-date=5 March 2012|access-date=26 November 2018}}</ref> The pilot episode of the series was released on 3 August 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/59849|title=Where are all the drama series?|language=Divehi|work=Avas|last=Ashraf|first=Aisha|date=4 February 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190527043138/https://avas.mv/59849|archive-date=27 May 2019|access-date=27 May 2019}}</ref>
Film production began in late 2012. The first eight episodes of the series was written by director Abdul Faththaah, who later roped in screenwriter Mahdi Ahmed to complete the remaining five episodes.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.muniavas.com/15964 |title=Most popular dhivehi drama series of all time |work=MuniAvas |last=Abdulla |first=Sajid |date=12 April 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200820190637/https://www.muniavas.com/15964 |url-status=live |archivedate=20 August 2020 |access-date=20 August 2020 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
==Cast and characters== ===Main=== * Aishath Rishmy as Aishath Hana * Aminath Ameela as Hudha * Mohamed Manik as Fizam * Ahmed Nimal as Shakir; Hana and Hudha's father * Zeenath Abbas as Shaaira * Ahmed Saeed as Qasim
===Recurring=== * Mariyam Haleem * Mohamed Rasheed * Mariyam Shahuza * Mohamed Waheed as taxi driver
==Episodes== {{Episode table |background=#020202 |season= |title= |director= |airdate= |episodes= {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 1 |Title = Episode 1 |DirectedBy = Abdul Faththaah |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|8|3}} |ShortSummary = Fizam (Mohamed Manik) returns Maldives after completing his teaching course from Malaysia and meets Hudha (Aminath Ameela), an outspoken young lady, with whom he has an impertinent encounter. Together they go to receive Hudha's sister, Aishath Hana (Aishath Rishmy), a soft spoken and polite woman, the exact opposite of Hudha. |LineColor = 020202 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 2 |Title = Episode 2 |DirectedBy = Abdul Faththaah |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|8|10}} |ShortSummary = Upon their first meet, Hana has a soft spot for Fizam who is revealed to be the nephew of their guardian (Mariyam Haleem), while Hudha continues quarreling with Fizam. Hudha is frustrated with her regular taxi driver (Mohamed Waheed) who seems to be having a past relationship with her. |LineColor = 020202 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 3 |Title = Episode 3 |DirectedBy = Abdul Faththaah |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|8|17}} |ShortSummary = Honoring her promise, Hudha goes to a restaurant with the taxi driver, who later gets accompanied by Fizam and Hana, much to the discomfort of Hudha. When Fizam queries Hudha if the taxi driver is her boyfriend, humiliated, she runs to home swearing not to face him ever again. Guilty of his action, and as a form of apology, he sends a bouquet of flowers to Hudha, who slowly becomes affectionate towards him. |LineColor = 020202 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 4 |Title = Episode 4 |DirectedBy = Abdul Faththaah |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|8|24}} |ShortSummary = Once all the medical formalities were completed, Hana goes back to her island and continues taking care of her father, Shakir (Ahmed Nimal), who is diagnosed with lung cancer. Fizam and Hana bonds over late night calls while he spends most of the day time with Hudha. |LineColor = 020202 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 5 |Title = Episode 5 |DirectedBy = Abdul Faththaah |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|8|31}} |ShortSummary = Hudha acknowledges having feelings towards Fizam. Few days later, Fizam goes back to his homeland to take his job as a school Principal and is pleased to meet Hana, while Hudha starts missing him. |LineColor = 020202 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 6 |Title = Episode 6 |DirectedBy = Abdul Faththaah |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|9|7}} |ShortSummary = Fizam's exasperated and loquacious younger sister, Shaaira (Zeenath Abbas), has a distance relationship with her mother and is frustrated with the involvement of her brother in their family business, mainly managed by her cunning and old-fashioned husband, Qasim (Ahmed Saeed). Late night, Fizam eavesdrops Qasim talking romantically to another woman. Meanwhile, Fizam proposes to Hana which she accepts with pleasure. |LineColor = 020202 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 7 |Title = Episode 7 |DirectedBy = Abdul Faththaah |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|9|14}} |ShortSummary = Hudha makes a surprise visit to her island and the three friends bond on several occasions. Shakir is revealed to have a conflict relationship with Qasim. Hudha confesses her feelings to Fizam, much to his confusion. |LineColor = 020202 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 8 |Title = Episode 8 |DirectedBy = Abdul Faththaah |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|9|21}} |ShortSummary = Hana agrees to marry Fizam on one condition; they both shall stay at Hana's place after marriage citing the poor health condition of Shakir. Their marriage plans did not go well with Fizam's side of family due to their family's past relationship while the news of their wedding breaks Hudha's heart. |LineColor = 020202 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 9 |Title = Episode 9 |DirectedBy = Abdul Faththaah |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|9|28}} |ShortSummary = Anguished, Hudha shows an outraged behavior which bemuses Hana. Qasim keeps bluffing narrations against Shakir's family to grow hatred towards them. |LineColor = 020202 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 10 |Title = Episode 10 |DirectedBy = Abdul Faththaah |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|10|5}} |ShortSummary = Wedding preparations kick-off for Hana and Fizam's wedding while Hudha keeps her distance and Qasim continues mocking Shakir. |LineColor = 020202 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 11 |Title = Episode 11 |DirectedBy = Abdul Faththaah |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|10|12}} |ShortSummary = Hudha makes an ally with Qasim and together they plan to ruin Hana and Fizam’s marriage. |LineColor = 020202 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 12 |Title = Episode 12 |DirectedBy = Abdul Faththaah |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|10|19}} |ShortSummary = Hana discovers Hudha's affair with Qasim which causes a rift in their family. Shakir's unfortunate death causes additional sorrow and burden to Hana while Hudha keeps her guilt within her. Qasim takes the opportunity to further separate the siblings. |LineColor = 020202 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 13 |Title = Episode 13 |DirectedBy = Abdul Faththaah |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|10|26}} |ShortSummary = Muaz, the husband of a woman who has been having an extramarital affair with Qasim, exposes his masterplan and devious goals to Shaaira and Hudha, which leads to an emotional reunion of the siblings. |LineColor = 020202 }} }}
==Soundtrack== {{Track listing | all_writing = | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Vaudhey Mee | music1 = Ibrahim Nifar | lyrics1 = | extra1 = Hassan Jalaal, Andhala Haleem }}
==Release and reception== The first episode of the series was aired through Television Maldives on 3 August 2013, on the occasion of Ramadan 1434.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/72297 |title=Dhivehi Drama Series; which one is better? |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=12 April 2020 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200820170948/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/72297 |url-status=live |archivedate=20 August 2020 |access-date=20 August 2020 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Upon release, the series mainly received porisitive response for the direction and performance of the cast.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.eydhafushitimes.com/live/pictures/6618/ |title=Shooting of "Vaudhey Mee" in Eydhafushi |work=EydhafushiTimes |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=27 January 2013 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20210716075801/http://www.eydhafushitimes.com/live/pictures/6618/ |url-status=live |archivedate=16 July 2021 |access-date=16 July 2021 }}</ref>
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== External links == * {{IMDb title|tt14312504}}
Category:Serial drama television series Category:Maldivian television shows