Aniyaa
Aniyaa is a 2014 Maldivian family drama film directed by Ahmed Nimal. Co-produced by Nims Films and Fariva Films, the film stars Mohamed Jumayyil, Niuma Mohamed and Ismail Rasheed in pivotal roles. The film was released on 28 March 2014. The story of the film revolves around a boy who has been deprived of love from his parents.
| Aniyaa | |
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 Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Ahmed Nimal |
| Written by | Ahmed Nimal |
| Screenplay by | Ahmed Nimal |
| Produced by | Hussain Rasheed |
| Starring | Mohamed Jumayyil Niuma Mohamed Ismail Rasheed |
| Cinematography | Shivaz Abdulla |
| Edited by | Ahmed Nimal |
| Music by | Ayyuman Shareef |
Production companies | Nims Films Fariva Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Cast
- Mohamed Jumayyil as Anil
- Niuma Mohamed as Mizna
- Ismail Rasheed as Latheef
- Fathimath Fareela as Zilma
- Mariyam Haleem as Nazeeha
- Ali Farooq as Areef
- Neena Saleem
- Hamdhoon Farooq as Zaheen
- Ismail Ziya as Rippe
- Mariyam Shahuza as Areef's mistress
Development
In May 2013, it was announced that Ahmed Nimal decided to launch his son, Mohamed Jumayyil's career with the film Aniyaa, alongside a star cast of Niuma Mohamed, Ismail Rasheed and Fathimath Fareela. It was initially slated to release on 26 September 2016.[1] However, due to delayed post-production it was later pushed to an early November 2013 release,[2] before finalising to release the film on 28 March 2014.[3]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bunaashey Hithaa Ey" | Ismail Mubarik | Ayyuman Shareef | Hassan Jalaal, Rafiyath Rameeza | |
| 2. | "Hiyy Meyga Mi Bunanee" | Ismail Mubarik | Ayyuman Shareef | Shifa Thaufeeq, Hassan Ilham | |
| 3. | "Mulhi Jaan Hithaa" | Easa Shareef | Mohamed Huzam |
Release and response
The film was released on 28 March 2014. Producers were able to screen limited shows of the film due to the technical errors caused within the cinema, forcing abrupt interruptions in screening further shows.[4] Due to this struggle, it failed to garner enough hype to the film.[5]
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ismail Rasheed | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Niuma Mohamed | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Male Debut | Mohamed Jumayyil | Won | [7] | |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Shifa Thaufeeq for "Hiy Meygaa Mibunanee" | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Screenplay | Ahmed Nimal | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Background Music | Ayyuman Shareef | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Sound Mixing | Ayyuman Shareef, Ahmed Nimal | Nominated | [6] | |
References
- Faisal, Ibrahim (4 May 2013). "Jumayyi debut film is set to be "Aniyaa"". Addu Live (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
- Faisal, Ibrahim (4 October 2013). ""Aniyaa" to be released in November". Addu Live (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
- Faisal, Ibrahim (19 February 2014). ""Aniyaa" delayed for a March release". Addu Live (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
- Nadheem, Ahmed (9 April 2014). "Olympus ge Aniyaa in Nimal ge Hiyy Kathilaifi". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
- Naail, Ismail (25 May 2015). ""Aniyaa" and "Ran Dhari" released" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- Adhushan, Ahmed (12 December 2017). "8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- Adhushan, Ahmed (20 December 2017). ""Vaashey Mashaa Ekee" wins majority awards". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.