Fanaa (2010 film)
Fanaa (transl. Destroyed) is a 2010 drama film directed by Aishath Rishmy. Produced by Aminath Rasheedha under Yaaraa Productions, the film stars Rasheedha, Rishmy and Ahmed Azmeel in pivotal roles. The film was released on 14 July 2010.[1] It is the second film from Yaaraa Productions after 2006 released horror film Hukuru Vileyrey.[1] It also marks Azmeel's first presence in feature films.[1] It was based on a novel published by Ibrahim Waheed titled Balgish.
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Directed by | Aishath Rishmy |
Produced by | Aminath Rasheedha |
Written by | Ibrahim Waheed |
Screenplay by | Aishath Rishmy |
Starring | Aminath Rasheedha, Aishath Rishmy, Ahmed Azmeel |
Music by | Ayyuman Shareef |
Cinematography | Hassan Haleem |
Edited by | Aishath Rishmy Ahmed Azmeel |
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Running time | 194 minutes |
Country | Maldives |
Language | Dhivehi |
Cast
- Aminath Rasheedha as Zahira
- Aishath Rishmy as Mamdhooha "Mandhi"
- Ahmed Azmeel as Aadhan "Aadey"
- Ismail Aziel Azumeel
- Zeenath Abbas as Neetha
- Aminath Shareef as Athifa
- Roanu Hassan Manik as Mamdhooha's Father
- Hussain Solah as Ahusan
- Ahmed Saeed as Fahud
- Mariyam Azza (Special appearance in "Dhopatta")
Soundtrack
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Fanaa" | Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo) | Ibrahim Zaid Ali, Mariyam Ashfa | |
2. | "Yaaru Kairi" | Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo) | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Aishath Maain Rasheed | |
3. | "Dhopatta" | Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo) | Mira Mohamed Majidh |
Release and reception
Upon release, the film received mixed to negative reviews from critics; Ali Naafiz from Haveeru Daily classified the film as the "worst Maldivian film released so far" during the year, criticing the performance of lead.[1] However, other critics found the performance of Aishath Rishmy and Aminath Rasheedha to be on a "standing ovation" level, though displeased with the length of the film.[1]
Accolades
Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
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2nd Maldives Film Awards | Best Male Debut | Ahmed Azmeel | Won | [2] |
6th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Director | Aishath Rishmy | Nominated | [3] |
Best Actor | Ahmed Azmeel | Nominated | [3] | |
Best Actress | Aminath Rasheedha | Nominated | [3] | |
Best Supporting Actress | Aishath Rishmy | Won | [4] | |
Best Lyricist | Ahmed Nashid for "Thiya Jism" | Nominated | [3] | |
Best Cinematography | Hassan Haleem | Nominated | [3] | |
Best Screenplay | Ibrahim Waheed | Nominated | [3] | |
Best Choreography | Ismail Jumaih for "Yaaru Kairi" | Nominated | [3] | |
Best Costume Design | Aminath Rasheedha, Aishath Rishmy, Ahmed Shiyam | Won | [4] | |
Best Makeup | Hassan Adam | Nominated | [3] | |
References
- Nafiz, Ali (15 July 2010). "Fanaa: Proof of Yaaraa's immaturity". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 July 2010. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- Nadheem, Ahmed (5 July 2012). "Winners of Maldives Film Awards". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
- Nadheem, Ahmed (23 October 2015). "Yoope crowned Best Actor, Niuma received Best Actress, and Happy Birthday as the Best Film". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- Saeed, Fathimath (23 October 2015). "Majority of the awards for "Niuma", "Happy Birthday" announced as best film". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 October 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2018.