| Vaaloabi Engeynama | |
| Director: | Ahmed Nimal |
| Producer: | Abdul Faththaah |
| Screenplay: | Mahdi Ahmed |
| Starring: | Yoosuf Shafeeu Mariyam Afeefa Fathimath Fareela Ali Riyaz |
| Cinematography: | Ibrahim Moosa |
| Music: | Ibrahim Nifar |
| Editing: | Ali Musthafa |
| Studio: | Red Production |
| Runtime: | 183 minutes |
| Country: | Maldives |
| Language: | Dhivehi |
Vaaloabi Engeynama is a 2006 Maldivian romantic film directed by Ahmed Nimal.[1] Produced by Abdul Faththaah under Red Production, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Afeefa, Fathimath Fareela and Ali Riyaz in pivotal roles.[2] It was based on Aishath Neena's novel Viremundhaa Hiyy.[3]
Ali Shiham (Yoosuf Shafeeu) was seven years old when his father died and his mother married to a heart patient, Abdul Rasheed (Koyya Hassan Manik) who hailed up them in good health and prosperity. Ever since, his daughter, Aminath Niha (Mariyam Afeefa) and Shiham spend time together and grew us best friends. On her father's deathbed, he wished both Shiham and Niha to marry each other which created an altercation between them. Shiham who is already in a relationship with Azu (Fathimath Fareela) agreed to marry Niha on a mutual understanding that their marriage is solely intended to please Niha's father and they will separate when he dies. As days pass by, Niha slowly feel herself being attracted to Shiham who is still in love with Azu. After Rasheed's funeral, Shiham decided to marry Azu without divorcing Niha since the latter is in a state of depression post her father's death. Complication arises when Shiham had to equally fulfill his responsibilities to both his wives.
| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Miadhu Crystal Award | Best Female Debut | Mariyam Afeefa | [4] | |
| Best Original Song | Ibrahim Nifar for "Vaaloabi Engeynama" | ||||
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Film | Vaaloabi Engeynama | [5] | |
| Best Director | Ahmed Nimal | ||||
| Best Actor | Yoosuf Shafeeu | ||||
| Best Actress | Mariyam Afeefa | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Ali Riyaz | [6] | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Fathimath Fareela | ||||
| Fauziyya Hassan | |||||
| Best Original Song | Ibrahim Nifar for "Vaaloabi Engeynama" | ||||
| Best Editing | Ali Musthafa | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Mahdi Ahmed | ||||
| Best Background Music | Ibrahim Nifar | ||||
| Best Audiography | Mahdi Ahmed, Ali Musthafa | ||||
| Best Choreography | Fathimath Fareela for "Annaashey" | ||||
| Best Costume Design | Naziya Ismail | ||||
| 2010 | Maldives Video Music Awards | Best Video Song | Abdul Faththaah for "Vaaloabi Engeynama" | [7] | |
| Best Music Composition | Ibrahim Nifar for "Vaaloabi Engeynama" | ||||