Niuma
| Niuma | |
|---|---|
 Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Niuma Mohamed |
| Produced by | Mohamed Abdulla |
| Written by |
Niuma Mohamed Abdulla Muaz |
| Screenplay by | Ibrahim Waheed |
| Starring |
Niuma Mohamed Yoosuf Shafeeu Mohamed Manik Ahmed Nimal Sheela Najeeb |
| Music by | Mohamed Ikram |
| Edited by | Abdulla Muaz |
Production company |
Dhekedheke Ves Production |
Release date |
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| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Niuma is a 2010 drama film directed by Niuma Mohamed. Produced by Mohamed Abdulla under Dhekedheke Ves Production, the film stars Niuma Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Ahmed Nimal, Mohamed Manik and Sheela Najeeb in pivotal roles. The film was released on 25 October 2010. Entire film was shot in B. Goidhoo.[1]
Plot
Nizam (Mohamed Manik), a photographer, is a pervert who is sexually attracted to his sister sibling. His younger brother Nihan (Yoosuf Shafeeu) is the decent son who helps his father Nizar (Ahmed Nimal) with his business. Nizar's only daughter Niuma (Niuma Mohamed) is a reticent girl who doesnt talk often. Nihan's friend Shiyaz (Abdulla Muaz) tries to befriend with Niuma. Her mother Wafiyya (Aminath Rasheedha) disapproved Niuma talking to Shiyaz. Nihan married his lover Aminath (Sheela Najeeb) despite his father's dissent.
On her birthday, Aminath discovered Niuma lying on the floor after a failed suicide attempt. That night, Aminath heard Niuma pleading and fighting back. She peeped through the window to discern Nizar leaving Niuma's room. On sharing the news with Nihan, he falsified it saying Niuma has migraine and her father goes to her room to give medication. However, she heard Nizar threatening Niuma if she utter a word about it, he will torture and expel Niuma and her mother. Frustrated for not doing anything to thwart his father, she begged Nihan to save Niuma.
Aminath gets pregnant and she decided to move to her parents'. Nihan entreated her not to go by punishing for someone else's crime. That night, she heard Niuma sobbing again and found Nizam coming out of Niuma's room this time. Unable to bear the pain, Aminath left the house. After a heated argument between Nihan and Nizam, Niham decided to report their crime, only to be stopped by their mother in fear of being exposed to the island. Shiyaz meets Niuma and proposed to her. Nizar sees them together and punished her by forcibly cutting her hair. When Shiyaz comes to her house sent by Nihan to deliver some goods from the shop, Niuma left a note to him. Niuma removed her scarf infront of Shiyaz and reveals her torture. Shiyaz decided to marry Niuma.
The next day, Wafiyya finds out about Niuma's pregnancy and blamed it on Shiyaz. The same night, Niuma left to India with her father to get an abortion. Rumors start spreading about Niuma's pregnancy and about child's father. Nihan provided a phone to Niuma and changed the lock of room. Niuma revealed the truth to Shiyaz and he leaves her to her misery. That night, Niuma shaves her head, wears ornaments and seduce his father, only to brutally murders him with a stick. Afterwards, she carefreely walks on the road with the stick on her hand and blood splashed all over her. She goes to the police station. Two police officers visits the house and arrest Nizam.
Cast
- Niuma Mohamed as Niuma
- Yoosuf Shafeeu as Nihan
- Ahmed Nimal as Nizar
- Aminath Rasheedha as Wafiyya
- Sheela Najeeb as Aminath
- Mohamed Manik as Nizam
- Abdulla Muaz as Shiyaz
- Fathimath Azifa as a model (Special appearance)
Soundtrack
| Track listing | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Hiyy Dhevijje Kalaayah Huvaa" | Adam Haleem Adnan | Ibrahim Ali | Ibrahim Ali, Maain Rasheed | |
| 2. | "Hithugaa Andhaa" | Adam Haleem Adnan | Ibrahim Ali | RAfiyath Rameeza | |
| 3. | "Dheevaana Hiyy" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Ibrahim Ali | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Aminath Shaufa | |
| 4. | "Vindhaa Kulhey" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Ibrahim Ali | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Ibrahim Ali, Ibrahim Nasif, Mariyam Ashfa, Aminath Shaufa | |
| 5. | "Niuma" (Title song) | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Ibrahim Ali | Mariyam Ashfa | |
| 6. | "Niuma" (Promotional song) | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Ibrahim Ali | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Ibrahim Ali, Ahmed Ibrahim, Shammoon Mohamed | |
Release and response
Upon release, the film received widespread acclaim from critics, praising the performance of actors and the dialogues by Ibrahim Waheed.[2] Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru wrote: "the film is thoroughly enjoyable. The memorable performances, awesome dialogue forced me to book another show of the film".[2] Ahmed Naif from Sun echoed similar sentiments though criticized the colour exposure of the film while praising the performance of the actors; "Niuma's acting is the best I have seen from a Maldivian film. In the scene where Nimal cuts her hair, she brought the perfect expression and emotions to it, nobody else could have justified the role as how she did".[3] Being able to screen over thirty housefull shows of the film, it was declared a Mega-Hit at box office, and the highest grossing Maldivian release of the year.[1]
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012 | Best Film | Niuma | Nominated | [4] |
| Best Director | Niuma Mohamed | Won | [5] | |
| Best Actor | Ahmed Nimal | Nominated | [4] | |
| Best Actress | Niuma Mohamed | Won | [5] | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Sheela Najeeb | Won | [5] | |
| Aminath Rasheedha | Nominated | [4] | ||
| Best Editing | Abdulla Muaz | Won | [5] | |
| Best Makeup | Mohamed Manik | Won | [5] | |
| 6th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Film | Niuma | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Director | Niuma Mohamed | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Actor | Ahmed Nimal | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Actress | Niuma Mohamed | Won | [7] | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Abdulla Muaz | Won | [7] | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Sheela Najeeb | Nominated | [6] | |
| Aminath Rasheedha | Nominated | [6] | ||
| Best Lyricist | Adam Haleem Adnan for "Hiyy Dhevijjey" | Won | [7] | |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Mariyam Ashfa for "Niuma" | Nominated | [6] | |
| Maain Rasheed for "Hiyy Dhevijjey" | Nominated | [6] | ||
| Best Editing | Abdulla Muaz | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Cinematography | Ibrahim Moosa | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Screenplay | Ibrahim Waheed | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Background Music | Mohamed Ikram | Won | [7] | |
| Best Sound Editing | Mohamed Ikram | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Sound Mixing | Mohamed Ikram | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Art Direction | Ibrahim Moosa | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Choreography | Yoosuf Shafeeu for "Hiyy Dhevijjey" | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Makeup | Mohamed Manik | Won | [7] | |
References
- 1 2 Niyaza, Aminath (6 December 2010). "Housefull shows of "Niuma" screened". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (4 November 2010). "Niuma; a must watch". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 26 September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ↑ Niyaza, Aminath (13 December 2010). ""Niuma" has exposed the reality of our society". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- 1 2 3 "Feature Film Nominations Announced". Maldives Film Awards (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Nadheem, Ahmed (5 July 2012). "Winners of Maldives Film Awards". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Nadheem, Ahmed (23 October 2015). "Yoope crowned Best Actor, Niuma received Best Actress, and Happy Birthday as the Best Film". Avas (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 24 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 5 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 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.