Fanaa (2010 film) explained

Fanaa
Director:Aishath Rishmy
Producer:Aminath Rasheedha
Screenplay:Aishath Rishmy
Starring:Aminath Rasheedha
Aishath Rishmy
Ahmed Azmeel
Cinematography:Hassan Haleem
Music:Ayyuman Shareef
Editing:Aishath Rishmy
Ahmed Azmeel
Studio:Yaaraa Productions
Runtime:194 minutes
Country:Maldives
Language:Dhivehi

Fanaa is a 2010 drama film directed by Aishath Rishmy. Produced by Aminath Rasheedha under Yaaraa Productions, the film stars Rasheedha, Rishmy and Ahmed Azmeel. The film was released on 14 July 2010. It is the second film from Yaaraa Productions after 2006's horror film Hukuru Vileyrey. It is Azmeel's first appearance in a feature film.[1] It was based on a novel published by Ibrahim Waheed titled Balgish.

Cast

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 the lead. However, other critics found the performance of Rishmy and Rasheedha to be on a "standing ovation" level, though they were displeased with the length of the film.[1]

Accolades

AwardCategoryRecipientsResult
2nd Maldives Film AwardsBest Male DebutAhmed Azmeel[2]
6th Gaumee Film AwardsBest DirectorAishath Rishmy[3]
Best ActorAhmed Azmeel
Best ActressAminath Rasheedha
Best Supporting ActressAishath Rishmy[4]
Best LyricistAhmed Nashid for "Thiya Jism"
Best CinematographyHassan Haleem
Best ScreenplayIbrahim Waheed
Best ChoreographyIsmail Jumaih for "Yaaru Kairi"
Best Costume DesignAminath Rasheedha, Aishath Rishmy, Ahmed Shiyam
Best MakeupHassan Adam

Notes and References

  1. News: Fanaa: Proof of Yaaraa's immaturity . Divehi . Haveeru . Nafiz . Ali . 15 July 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100718092407/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=dates&date=2010-07-15 . dead . 18 July 2010 . 18 July 2010 .
  2. News: Winners of Maldives Film Awards . Divehi. Haveeru . Nadheem . Ahmed . 5 July 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402094000/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/123762 . dead . 2 April 2015 . 19 September 2018.
  3. News: Yoope crowned Best Actor, Niuma received Best Actress, and Happy Birthday as the Best Film . Divehi. Avas . Nadheem . Ahmed . 23 October 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180924050337/https://avas.mv/9322 . live . 24 September 2018 . 24 September 2018.
  4. News: Majority of the awards for "Niuma", "Happy Birthday" announced as best film . dv . Sun. Saeed. Fathimath . 23 October 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151024085951/https://sun.mv/64111 . live . 24 October 2015 . 30 March 2018.