Neydhen Vakivaakah

Neydhen Vakivaakah
Official film poster
Directed byMohamed Aboobakuru
Written byMahdi Ahmed
Screenplay byMahdi Ahmed
Produced byME Production
StarringJadhulla Ismail
Fathimath Azifa
Yoosuf Shafeeu
CinematographyIbrahim Wisan
Edited byMohamed Aboobakuru
Music byAyyuman Shareef
Production
company
ME Production
Release date
  • September 27, 2017 (2017-09-27)
Running time
133 minutes
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Neydhen Vakivaakah is a 2017 Maldivian romantic film directed by Mohamed Aboobakuru. Produced under ME Production, the film stars Jadhulla Ismail, Fathimath Azifa, and Yoosuf Shafeeu in pivotal roles. The film was released on 27 September 2017.[1][2]

Premise

Aishath Zeena (Fathimath Azifa) is proposed by her fiancé, Nadheem (Ahmed Azmeel), but their happiness is short-lived since the latter is met with a fatal accident on his way back home. Depressed, she moves back to her homeland, where she meet a simple and diffident young man, Nizam (Jadhulla Ismail) who happens to visit her island, for a wedding reception of a friend. Soon after, a romantic relationship builds between them. However, Nizam has to abruptly leave to abroad to start his college education and an envious man interfere in their relationship. As Zeena tries to move on from her ill-fated relationships, she meets Shihan (Yoosuf Shafeeu), brother of Nizam.

Cast

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Neydhen Vakivaakah"Mohamed Abdul GhaneeMohamed Abdul Ghanee04:39
2."Abadhu Ekugaa Vaanee"Mohamed Abdul GhaneeMohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa04:55
3."Ishqu Hithuge Edhenee Yaaraa"Mohamed Abdul GhaneeMohamed Abdul Ghanee04:14
4."Mendhan Veemaa"Mohamed Abdul GhaneeMumthaz Moosa, Rafiyath Rameeza03:49
Total length:17:39

Release and reception

The film was released on 27 September 2017.[3] Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics. Mariyam Waheedha reviewing from Miadhu particularly praised the acting performance of Fathimath Azifa, Yoosuf Shafeeu and Arifa Ibrahim calling them "reliable" while she found Ismail's performance "good enough" for a debut.[4]

References

  1. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (27 September 2017). "Neydhen Vakivaakah premiering tonight". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  2. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (20 April 2017). "Maaen'boo's "Neydhen Vakivaakah" releasing on 27 September". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  3. ^ Mujuthaba, Ahmed (28 September 2017). ""Neydhen Vakivaakah" released; audience accepted the film". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  4. ^ Waheedha, Mariyam (28 September 2017). "Review: "Neydhen Vakivaakah" is a mixed bag of confusion". Miadhu (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.