E Bappa is a 2011 Maldivian family drama directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu. Produced by Koyya Hassan Manik under Lantern Production, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Amira Ismail, Fathimath Fareela, Koyya Hassan Manik and Mohamed Manik in pivotal roles. The film was released on 31 May 2011. Upon release, the film received mixed to negative reviews from critics and was considered a box office failure.
Official film poster
Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe is a Maldivian film actor, editor, writer, and director. One of the most successful filmmakers and actors in Maldivian Cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient of a number of awards, including eight Gaumee Film Awards, and a Maldives Film Award; ; holding the record of collecting maximum Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor. In 2003, the Government of Maldives honoured him with the National Award of Recognition.
Shafeeu at Niuma Mohamed's Silver Jubilee celebration event, 2019
Shafeeu receiving the National Award of Recognition, 2003
Shafeeu at 1st Maldives Film Awards ceremony, 2011
Shafeeu at 9th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, 2019