Neydhen Vakivaakah

2017 Maldivian romantic film

September 27, 2017 (2017-09-27)

Running time

133 minutesCountryMaldivesLanguageDhivehi

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

Yoosuf Shafeeu as Shihan
Jadhulla Ismail as Ahmed Nizam
Fathimath Azifa as Aishath Zeena
Ahmed Saeed as Imthiyaz
Arifa Ibrahim as Shihan & Nizam's mother
Ahmed Azmeel as Nadheem (special appearance)
Nashidha Mohamed as Sheeza
Aishath Junaina
Ali Shahid as Areef
Ibrahim Riyaz
Ibrahim Naseer
Zoya Rasheedh as Meera
Zeenath
Sanfa Ibrahim
Maahi Mohamed
Ismail Areef
Zeeshan
Maria Teresa Pagano as Cari (special appearance)

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Neydhen Vakivaakah"	Mohamed Abdul Ghanee	Mohamed Abdul Ghanee	04:39
2.	"Abadhu Ekugaa Vaanee"	Mohamed Abdul Ghanee	Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa	04:55
3.	"Ishqu Hithuge Edhenee Yaaraa"	Mohamed Abdul Ghanee	Mohamed Abdul Ghanee	04:14
4.	"Mendhan Veemaa"	Mohamed Abdul Ghanee	Mumthaz Moosa, Rafiyath Rameeza	03:49
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

^ Adhushan, Ahmed (27 September 2017). "Neydhen Vakivaakah premiering tonight". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
^ 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.
^ 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.
^ 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.