Noontha?

Noontha?
Written by	Ahmed Iqbal & Naaisha Nashid
Directed by	Ahmed Iqbal & Naaisha Nashid
Music by	Paighde
Country of origin	Maldives
Original language	Divehi
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	6
Production
Cinematography	Ibrahim Moosa Mohamed Aiman
Editor	Rafhan Shareef
Original release
Release	December 2021, 22 (22-12-2021)

Noontha? is a Maldivian anthology web series written and directed by Ahmed Iqbal & Naaisha Nashid.[1][2] The first episode titled "Rules & Regulations" was released on 22 December 2021 and stars Nuzuhath Shuaib, Ahmed Asim and Adhuham Layaal Qasim in main roles. The series where characters break the fourth wall, narrates the modern relationship of a love triangle.[3] The second segment titled "Bits & Pieces" was written and directed by Naaisha Nashid which revolves around a professional interior designer, played by Washiya Mohamed was released on 30 January 2022.[4]

Cast

Main

Rules & Regulations

• Nuzuhath Shuaib as Sana
• Ahmed Asim as Sanim
• Adhuham Layaal Qasim as Ijaz

Bits & Pieces

• Washiya Mohamed as Zeeshan
• Mohamed Vishal as Hassan
• Ahmed Sharif as Amru
• Ibrahim Farhad as Siraj
• Shimal Hameed as Raaid

Guest

Rules & Regulations

• Nathasha Jaleel
• Aminath Shuha as Raina
• Aminath Silna as Sheena
• Aishath Shahufa
• Mohamed Vishal
• Shera Adam
• Mohamed Shivaz as Ijaz's colleague
• Aminath Shaanaa Saeedh as Ijaz's colleague
• Muneez Ibrahim as Sana's crew
• Ali Nadheeh as Sana's crew
• Khadheeja Fainan as Sana's crew
• Mohamed Aiman as Sana's crew
• Aktar as Sana's crew

Bits & Pieces

• Fathimath Myeha as Shiu
• Aisha Ali as Amru's friend

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
1	"Rules & Regulations"	Ahmed Iqbal	Ahmed Iqbal	December 22, 2021 (2021-12-22)
Sana, a film director and a modern middle aged woman finds herself confined in a complicated marriage with Sanim. Out of boredom, she connects a random supporter on social media, Ijaz, a lawyer and a womanizer, with whom she finds herself attached, despite their several efforts to limit their relationship as friends. Meanwhile, Sanim becomes more affectionate towards his colleague, Raina.
2	"Bits & Pieces"	Naaisha Nashid	Naaisha Nashid	January 30, 2022 (2022-01-30)
Zee a modern minded professional interior designer who is surrounded by a bunch of men whom she can instantly connects with including her business partner, Raaid, a passionate cook Amru, and her best friend, Hassan, while she feels abandoned at her own home.

Soundtrack

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Signal"	Humble Bakari	Faya	Raalhu Mariyanbu
2.	"Hatharu Angolhi"			Affan

Release and reception

The first episode of the series was released on 22 December 2021, to positive reviews from critics.[5] Favoring the presentation of development of the episode Dho? applauded Ahmed Iqbal for his representation of modern love and breaking the stereotyped melodrama, which Maldivians are most familiar with.[3]

References

1. Abdullah, Saajid (2 November 2021). ""Noontha?" coming to Baiskoafu". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
2. Adhushan, Ahmed (2 November 2021). ""Noontha?" - a good difference". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 April 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
3. "Isn't this what love is?". Dho? (in Divehi). 15 November 2021. Archived from the original on 14 January 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
4. Adhushan, Ahmed (9 November 2021). "Second episode of "Noontha?" dedicated to Washiya". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 April 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
5. Musthafa, Mohamed (12 November 2021). "An end to your wait: Noontha? to release this month". CNM (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 April 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2022.