Rumi á Jannat

Rumi á Jannat is a Maldivian sitcom, created by Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq and Ahmed Tholal under Dark Rain Entertainment. The series was distributed by Medianet Multi-Screen and directed by Ali Shifau and Mohamed Faisal. With a cast starring Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim, Nuzuhath Shuaib, Sheela Najeeb and Roanu Hassan Manik the show revolves on the initial days after the wedding of a couple who are distinctly different worldviews and personalities. The pilot episode of the series was released on 1 January 2021.

Rumi á Jannat
GenreSitcom
Written by
  • Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq
  • Ahmed Tholal
Directed by
Starring
Theme music composerHussain Thaufeeq
Country of originMaldives
Original languageDhivehi
Production
CinematographyAli Shifau
EditorAli Shifau
Production companyDark Rain Entertainment
DistributorMedianet
Release
Original networkMedianet
Original releaseJanuary 1, 2021 (2021-01-01)

Cast

Production

On 9 October 2020, Dark Rain Entertainment announced their first sitcom web series titled Rumi á Jannat.[1] The project was initiated during the lockdown period of COVID-19 pandemic due to the temporary closure of cinemas digital platforms being the sole reason for entertainment.[2] A customized set was developed for the filming of the series.[1] On location rehearsal of the series was commenced on 18 October 2020.[3] The main cast of the series was revealed on 9 November 2020 which includes Mariyam Majudha and Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim in titular roles along with actors Roanu Hassan Manik, Sheela Najeeb, Ahmed Saeed, Adam Rizwee, Mohamed Faisal and Maria Teresa Pagano.[4] On 29 December 2020, it was revealed that Nuzuhath Shuaib will replace Mariyam Majudha as Jannat citing the health condition of the latter.[5]

Release and response

The series was made available for streaming through Medianet Multi-Screen from 1 January 2020.[5] The pilot episode of the series was met with positive reviews from critics. Aminath Luba revieweing from Sun was pleased with the comic-timing of the characters and toning down the comical value to the required level, rather than going over the top. "From actors capturing the traits to presenting the comedy narrations, the directors and actors have pulled off their respective roles to near perfection".[6] Echoing similar sentiments, Ahmed Rasheed from MuniAvas complimented the writing of the series for incorporating moral ethics alongside the comedy".[7]

References
  1. Rasheed, Ahmed (9 October 2020). "Who will be seen as Rumi and Jannat". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  2. Waheedha, Mariyam (1 January 2021). "A sad year for the industry; big hopes for 2021". Dhen (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  3. Rasheed, Ahmed (18 October 2020). "On location rehearsal for Rumi aa Jannat". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  4. Rasheed, Ahmed (9 November 2020). "Here is the cast of Rumi aa Jannat". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  5. Rasheed, Ahmed (29 December 2020). "Nuzu roped in to play Jannat". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  6. Luba, Aminath (1 January 2020). "Rumi a Jannat: A modern comedy". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  7. Rasheed, Ahmed (1 January 2020). "Rumi a Jannat: The perfect comedy". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
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