Aniyaa

Aniyaa
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	March 28, 2014 (2014-03-28)
Running time	124 minutes
Country	Maldives
Language	Dhivehi

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.

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

Track listing

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.