Kalaayaanulaa
Kalaayaanulaa (English translation: Without you) is a 2003 Maldivian romantic film written and directed by Fathimath Nahula.[2][3] Produced under Mapa, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed and Aishath Shiranee playing pivotal roles.[4][5][6]
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| Directed by | Fathimath Nahula |
| Written by | Fathimath Nahula[1] |
| Screenplay by | Fathimath Nahula |
| Starring | Yoosuf Shafeeu Niuma Mohamed Aishath Shiranee |
| Music by | Hussain Sobah |
| Cinematography | Mohamed Rasheed |
| Edited by | Sadha Ahmed |
Production company | Mapa |
Release date |
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Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Premise
Nashid (Yoosuf Shafeeu) and Eenaz (Niuma Mohamed) are childhood best friends who get separated when Nashid has to go abroad for a long time. Time flies and they grow up and drift apart from each other, but Eenaz continues to miss Nashid dearly. A decade later on her birthday, Nashid returns unexpectedly and shows up at her doorstep. After reconnecting, Nashid invites Eenaz to a reunion party with their old group of friends. At this party, Nashid introduces Leena (Aishath Shiranee) as his wife to Eenaz which shatters her heart as she had fallen in love with him. However, she chooses to keep her feelings secret in order to respect her friend's relationship.
Leena, who had previously been involved in a car accident was advised not to become pregnant by her doctors during the next three years. However, one and a half years later, Leena gets pregnant by avoiding taking her birth control pills and unknowingly risks her life. Despite hers and Nashid's best efforts, Leena unfortunately ends up suffering from a miscarriage. Meanwhile, Eenaz's manager, Madhih (Asad Shareef), who had sexually harassed her at work, later comes to her parents asking for marriage approval in order to taunt her. Eenaz marries him out of desperation.
5 years later, Eenaz is trapped in a loveless, unhappy and abusive married life. Nashid's and Leena's life in the bedroom had taken a toll as Nashid has difficulties making love with Leena due to her health conditions post-miscarriage. They try many treatment options, but nothing seems to work. Eenaz discovers that Madhih has been having an extramarital affair behind her back and had been cheating on her for a while and becomes upset, which in return angers Madhih. Nashid walks into a fight between the two as Madhih starts physically abusing Eenaz. He offers her his support and helps her get a divorce from Madhih and offers her a job at his company. The two get closer and Nashid realizes that Eenaz loves him. He proposes to marry Eenaz without divorcing Leena in order to fulfil his needs as well as keep Eenaz happy; to which Leena disagrees. Leena vows to get better treatment abroad to cure her condition. She meets and warns Eenaz that this arrangement would be temporary and that Nashid would always prioritize her. Eenaz, despite knowing Nashid's intentions and that he may never truly love her decides to marry him regardless.
Cast
- Yoosuf Shafeeu as Nashid
- Niuma Mohamed as Eenaz
- Aishath Shiranee as Leena
- Asad Shareef as Madhih
- Ahmed Nabeel Mohamed as Leena's gynecologist
- Mariyam Enash Sinan as Eenas
- Aminath Rasheedha as Zulfa, Eenaz's mother
- Abdul Raheem as Eenaz's father
- Abdul Satthar as Leena's father
- Ahmed Saeed as Niyaa
- Arifa Ibrahim as Leena's mother
- Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi (Special appearance in the song "Hee Samaasa Rattehinna")
- Ravee Farooq as Sam (Special appearance in the song "Nudhaaney Mireyge Handhaanthah")
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mivaagotheh Neyngeyey" | Mausoom Shakir | Fathimath Zoona, Hassan Ilham | 3:06 |
| 2. | "Nudhaaney Mireyge Handhaanthah" | Mausoom Shakir | Ibrahim Rameez | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Neyndhen Vakivaakah" | Mausoom Shakir | Ibrahim Rameez, Fathimath Rauf | 4:57 |
| 4. | "Hee Samaasaa Rattehinnaa" | Mausoom Shakir | Fathimath Zoona, Mariyam Enash Sinan, Ahmed Nabeel Mohamed | 5:13 |
| 5. | "Kalaayaanulaa" | Mausoom Shakir | Fathimath Zoona | 5:26 |
| 6. | "Shakuvaa" | Mausoom Shakir | Mukhthar Adam | 6:02 |
| 7. | "Nukerifa Nuhurey" | Mausoom Shakir | Abdul Baaree, Shifa Thaufeeq | 6:05 |
| 8. | "I Love You" | Mausoom Shakir | Hassan Ilham, Shifa Thaufeeq | 6:11 |
Response
Upon release, the film received mainly positive reviews from critics.[7] Hilath Rasheed reviewing from Haveeru Daily praised the performance by lead actors and "cleverness" of director Nahula for opening up "sexual impotency, a taboo subject for Maldivian society, for public debate and exploring the implications it has for marriage".[7]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Miadhu Crystal Award | Best Actress | Niuma Mohamed | Won | [8] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Aishath Shiranee | Won | [8] | ||
| Best Audio Song | "Kalaayaanulaa" | Won | [8] | ||
| 4th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Film | Kalaayaanulaa | Nominated | [9] | |
| Best Director | Fathimath Nahula | Nominated | [9] | ||
| Best Actor | Yoosuf Shafeeu | Nominated | [9] | ||
| Best Actress | Niuma Mohamed | Won | [9] | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Aishath Shiranee | Nominated | [9] | ||
| Best Editing | Sadha Ahmed | Won | [9] | ||
| Best Choreography | Suneetha Ali, Ravee Farooq | Won | [9] | ||
References
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- Maaha, Aishath (21 February 2018). "Best 10 Actors". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- Nadheem, Ahmed (6 September 2015). "Nahula Vs Tedry: Who among the two brought a revelation to Maldivian Cinema?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- Nadheem, Ahmed (1 October 2016). "Nahula at her peak; aiming for 50 shows". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- "Gaumee Inaam 2009 - Fathimath Nahula". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- "Edhi Edhi Hoadheemey – a film some moviegoers may desperately seek". Haveeru. 14 September 2003. Archived from the original on 19 February 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- "Zuleykha Awarded as Best Film winning in eight categories". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 13 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- Nadheem, Ahmed (30 December 2007). "Winners of 4th Gaumee Film Awards". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.