Huvaa

Huvaa is a Maldivian romantic drama web television series developed for Baiskoafu by Fathimath Nahula. The series revolves around a large happy family and the impact of an incident that turns their lives upside down while revenge and discord rip the family apart. The series is produced by Baiskoafu.

Huvaa
GenreRomantic drama
Created byFathimath Nahula
Written byFathimath Nahula
Screenplay byFathimath Nahula
Directed by
Starring
Production
Producer(s)Baiskoafu
CinematographyIbrahim Moosa
Editor(s)
Running time10-15 minutes[1]
Production company(s)Crystal Entertainment
DistributorBaiskoafu
Release
Original networkBaiskoafu
Original releaseNovember 29, 2018 (2018-11-29) 
present

The series stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Faisal, Aminath Rishfa, Ravee Farooq, Mariyam Azza, Ibrahim Jihad, Arifa Ibrahim, Ali Azim, Roanu Hassan Manik, Mariyam Shakeela, Mohamed Waheed, Ahmed Easa, Irufana Ibrahim, Mariyam Haleem, Huneysa Adam and Jadhulla Ismail pivotal roles. The first episode of the series was released on Baiskoafu on 29 November 2018.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

  • Bassam Ahmed
  • Hamdhoon Farooq as Shaheem
  • Ali Shazleem as Ali Jihad
  • Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim as Munthasir
  • Rifshan Mohamed as Mahmood
  • Nashidha Mohamed
  • Ali Nadheeh as Hameem
  • Mohamed Azim Abdul Haadi
  • Satthar Ibrahim Manik as Sattar
  • Abdulla Naseer
  • Ismail Faalil
  • Lahufa Amjad
  • Ashraf Mohamed
  • Fathmath Sheereen
  • Fathimath Nasra
  • Aishath Azumath
  • Aishath Ashwa
  • Mariyam Ashfa
  • Jeniffer Riffath
  • Munaz Mahir Ali
  • Shareefa Manike
  • Ahmed Fahudh
  • Aishath Naufa
  • Mariyam Reem Thaureef

Guest

  • Hussain Shadhyaan as Husham

Episodes

No. in
season
TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Episode 01"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalNovember 29, 2018 (2018-11-29)
Nazim (Mohamed Faisal) and his three siblings Haanim (Yoosuf Shafeeu), Azim (Ravee Farooq) and Ganim (Ali Azim) celebrate their mother's (Arifa Ibrahim) birthday along with their father, Haanim's wife Sheeza (Sheela Najeeb) and his son. They are joined by Habeeb and his daughter Minha (Mariyam Azza) whom Azim has a crush on and deals with an emotional abusive marriage. Meanwhile, Akmal (Ibrahim Jihad), cousin of the brothers, on a break from studies spends time enjoying in islands and is attracted towards Shauna (Aminath Rishfa) at first sight.
2"Episode 02"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalDecember 3, 2018 (2018-12-03)
Upon meeting Shauna, Akmal determined to stay in the island for more days. They both slowly find themselves attracted to each other. She was queried by her mother (Mariyam Shakeela) when she returns home late. Minha struggles to sort out her life with her irresponsible husband who depends on her family.
3"Episode 03"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalDecember 6, 2018 (2018-12-06)
Mauroof returns home drunk and pronounced Minha divorced thrice. Shauna and Akmal starts dating while Akmal tries to get intimate with her.
4"Episode 04"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalDecember 10, 2018 (2018-12-10)
Mauroof differs to accept the fact that he divorced Minha. Nazim questions the integrity of his colleague, Jihad (Ali Shazleem) whom he suspects is involved in a scam. Akmal was frustrated when Shauna refused to get intimate with him.
5"Episode 05"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalDecember 13, 2018 (2018-12-13)
Azim delivers a bouquet of flowers to Minha's house. Mauroof storms off perceiving it as an affair but later manipulates Minha to agree for Azim's proposal since he is a wealthy businessman. Antipathetic, Shauna goes to Akmal's house where a physical relationship builds between them.
6"Episode 06"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalDecember 17, 2018 (2018-12-17)
Shauna's affair was exposed to her over-strict mother and was confined from leaving the house. Jihad calls Nazim to urgently visit him at office to receive some documents. Haanim decided to go instead of Nazim and he was attacked by a gang.
7"Episode 07"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalDecember 20, 2018 (2018-12-20)
One of the gang members, Mahmood (Rifshan Mohamed) torments Hanim for not revealing the passcode of suitcase. When the group was high on drugs, Hanim narrowly escaped the building while the group followed him by the trail of blood. Concerned about his status, Azim and Ganim drove looking for him on the road before a member from the same gang, Munthasir (Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim) stabbed Hanim to death in front of their eyes.
8"Episode 08"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalDecember 24, 2018 (2018-12-24)
The whole family was traumatized on hearing the news of grief.
9"Episode 09"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalDecember 27, 2018 (2018-12-27)
Azim and Ganim went to crime scene seeking help from the public. A witness, Satthar (Satthar Ibrahim Manik) who went through a similar situation agreed to give his statement in the court as a witness.
10"Episode 10"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalDecember 31, 2018 (2018-12-31)
Nazim suspects Jihad's involvement in the brutal murder and shares the lead with police inspector Shaheem (Hamdhoon Farooq). Shauna's parents arranged her marriage to Manik (Jadulla Ismail) despite her disapproval.
11"Episode 11"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJanuary 1, 2019 (2019-01-01)
Nazim and Ganim struggles to gather evidence since no civilians agreed to present himself as a witness and none of the cctv camera placed in the area seems to be working.
12"Episode 12"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJanuary 3, 2019 (2019-01-03)
Nazim found several photos taken at the crime scene by a mentally unstable person, Huzam, who secretly took the pictures perceiving it as film shoot.
13"Episode 13"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJanuary 7, 2019 (2019-01-07)
Mauroof texts Azim disguised as Minha and arranges a date night with him.
14"Episode 14"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJanuary 10, 2019 (2019-01-10)
Azim confessed his love for Minha while Minha reveals that she is observing an iddah and has a daughter from her previous marriage. Mahmood, hailed from a political family was released from investigation citing no adequate evidence of his involvement in crime. Shauna discovers that she is pregnant to a child of Akmal.
15"Episode 15"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJanuary 14, 2019 (2019-01-14)
Mahmood proved to Azim that he will never succeed in acquiring any evidence against him. Akmal agreed to meet Shauna one last time.
16"Episode 16"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJanuary 17, 2019 (2019-01-17)
Nazim receives a phone call tipping off a person, Hameem, having a cctv camera footage of Haanim's assault. Hameem refused to admit of having any knowledge of the matter. Shauna discloses her pregnancy to Akmal who had a hard time accepting it.
17"Episode 17"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJanuary 21, 2019 (2019-01-21)
Mauroof promised he would restrain from taking drugs, if Minha provides him with a peaceful life. Shauna exposed the truth to her tensed parents.
18"Episode 18"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJanuary 24, 2019 (2019-01-24)
Akmal refused to own up to his sin. Azim notices Minha lying regarding her relationship with Mauroof; they are not been separated but living together.
19"Episode 19"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJanuary 28, 2019 (2019-01-28)
Sheeza visits Mahmood seeking answers to all her unresolved questions.
20"Episode 20"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJanuary 31, 2019 (2019-01-31)
Tension builds up with Munthasir on hearing the news of Mahmood's arrest. He plans to elope with his fiance, Saha (Irufana Ibrahim).
21"Episode 21"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalFebruary 4, 2019 (2019-02-04)
Mahmood admits to his crime but reveals no further names. Nazim received a call from Hameem.
22"Episode 22"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalFebruary 7, 2019 (2019-02-07)
Hameem agrees to share the CCTV camera footage on a condition that his identity remain disclosed and his family is ensured of protection. Furious of the injustice system, Ghanim decides to avenge his brother's death on his own. After several hours, Ghanim returns back home while being physically injured. Before he can regain his consciousness the family is unexpectedly visited by a policeman.
23"Episode 23"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalFebruary 11, 2019 (2019-02-11)
The policeman came to fetch the cctv footage and Ghanim's injury was revealed to be caused due to an accident while chasing the suspects. Shauna's pregnancy rumors were spread in the island by her closest friend. Jihad was arrested though he differed to accept the charges.
24"Episode 24"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalFebruary 14, 2019 (2019-02-14)
Azim proposed to marry Minha. Upon hearing the conversation between her parents regarding the humiliation they caused, Shauna decides to kill herself.
25"Episode 25"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalFebruary 18, 2019 (2019-02-18)
Zubeydha and Zareer were able to save Shauna on time however she suffered a miscarriage. Azim divulged his plans to marry a girl. Munthasir, disguised as a woman in a veil was sneaking off with his girlfriend when he bumps off to Mauroof and accidentally drops his identity card.
26"Episode 26"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalFebruary 21, 2019 (2019-02-21)
In public Shauna repudiate all claims associated with her pregnancy and exposed the affair of her soon-to-be-married bestfriend with proofs from a male friend.
27"Episode 27"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalFebruary 25, 2019 (2019-02-25)
Minha identified Munthasir as the suspect of Haanim's murder case and hands it over to Azim. Akmal reminisces about his moments together with Shauna and calls her to express his growing affection towards her.
28"Episode 28"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalFebruary 28, 2019 (2019-02-28)
Nazim receives a call from a woman, Zoya (Nashidha Mohamed) who seems to obsessed over him. Jihad reveals that Nazim is an adopted child of Hassan (Roanu Hassan Manik) and Maariya (Arifa Ibrahim) while his real father is behind the assault. Upon questioning them, Hassan disclosed his identity that they accepted him as their own, when Maariya was unable to conceive a baby at that time and his father remains unknown till date.
29"Episode 29"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMarch 4, 2019 (2019-03-04)
Nazim and Ghanim go to an island searching for Nazim's birth mother, Khadheeja. They reside in the same house where Zareer and his family was staying. Nazim instantly starts liking Shauna on seeing her. Hassan and Maariya express their discomfort regarding Azim marrying Minha; a divorcee with a son.
30"Episode 30"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMarch 7, 2019 (2019-03-07)
Sympathized about Minha's situation, Hassan and Maariya changed their mind and accorded to Azim's marriage plans. Azim, unaware of their changed beliefs, insisted Minha to move on with her life since he cannot marry one without his parent's disapproval.
31"Episode 31"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMarch 11, 2019 (2019-03-11)
Minha's father furious about Mauroof's plan expressed his exasperation of Minha mingling with Azim. Shauna and Nazim start spending more time together.
32"Episode 32"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMarch 14, 2019 (2019-03-14)
Maariya eavesdropped Akmal admitting to his crime over a phone call. Hassan unveiled the identity of Nazim when Akmal confessed to his sin.
33"Episode 33"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMarch 18, 2019 (2019-03-18)
While returning after bidding farewell to Shauna, Nazim bumps into an elderly woman, (Mariyam Haleem) who later was known to be Khadheeja; his birth mother.
34"Episode 34"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMarch 21, 2019 (2019-03-21)
Khadheeja imparted that she was raped by a traveler while she was fourteen years old. Hence she gave away Nazim to an infertile couple believing she cannot raise him into good health. The identity of his father however still remain mysterious. Ghanim flirts with Saha.
35"Episode 35"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMarch 25, 2019 (2019-03-25)
Akmal comes to Shauna's house begging for her family's forgiveness. In a conversation with Saha, Ghanim highlighted about Hanim's mother and claimed that he never will rest unless the accused are proven to be guilty. Khadheeja mentioned that Nazim's father has a birthmark on his hand as similar to Nazim's.
36"Episode 36"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMarch 28, 2019 (2019-03-28)
Akmal asked Shauna to return to him which she politely declines. Enraged he publicized their illegitimate affair which Shauna spurning the events as rumors and Akmal's wild imagination.
37"Episode 37"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalApril 1, 2019 (2019-04-01)
Akmal was shocked to see the courageous side of Shauna's and decided to win her back in time. Akmal attacked Manik when he sees two of them together but Shauna proudly addressed Manik as his fiance enraging Akmal.
38"Episode 38"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalApril 4, 2019 (2019-04-04)
Akmal conspires to break Shauna's wedding by exposing her pregnancy to Manik. Mauroof and Minha ploys a drama ans succeeds in earning 3 lakhs from Azim needed to practice Nikah halala. Minha is startled to witness Azim's commitment and sacrifice to her.
39"Episode 39"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalApril 8, 2019 (2019-04-08)
Akmal shows at Zubeydha's house and apologizes to her while owning up to sin which she mockingly rejects. However, he desperately tries to woo Shauna again but she state that her feelings for him has died long back. Mauroof spends the money on drugs.
40"Episode 40"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalApril 11, 2019 (2019-04-11)
Nazim buys a house for Khadheeja and promises that she will no longer have to suffer. Manik and Shauna's wedding date is being fixed. Minha confesses her guilty feelings for Azim's sacrifices and mentions that she can never be detached from Mauroof. On their way back to Male', Nazim and Ghanim visits Shaun's house and her parents accept them as guests for five days.
41"Episode 41"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalApril 15, 2019 (2019-04-15)
Zubeydha and Zareer concerns about the fate of Shauna's relationship with both Nazim and Manik. Mary is instantly attracted to Nazim but gets envious when she discovers that Nazim is meeting Shauna. Sheeza decides to gift away Hanim's clothes to help her evade from the indelible memories.
42"Episode 42"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalApril 18, 2019 (2019-04-18)
Manik reveals that Nazim helped him during his childhood at his downfall and is forever indebted to him. Nazim goes to propose to Shauna but is heartbroken when he realizes that Shauna is already engaged to Manik.
43"Episode 43"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalApril 22, 2019 (2019-04-22)
Akmal calls Nazim a "bastard" when his family repudiated to help in Shauna's case. Nazim tries to confess his love for Shauna on several occasions but fails. Manik insists Nazim to stay for his wedding.
44"Episode 44"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalApril 25, 2019 (2019-04-25)
Both Nazim and Shauna find themselves attracted towards each other but defies to confess. Suha shares her intention on marrying Ghanim to Munthasir.
45"Episode 45"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalApril 29, 2019 (2019-04-29)
Hassan calls Zareer requesting for Akmal and Shauna's marriage though ends up Akmal threatening Zareer if he did not comply with his request. Shauna reveals her affection towards Nazim to her helpless mother but promises to marry Manik for her parent's happiness. On the day before her marriage, Shauna confesses her love for Nazim while Manik eavesdropped the whole conversation. Nazim leaves saying it is too late for now.
46"Episode 46"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMay 2, 2019 (2019-05-02)
Manik calls off the wedding. A dispute between Akmal and his family leads to Hassan being admitted at hospital.
47"Episode 47"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMay 6, 2019 (2019-05-06)
Nazim officially initiates a romantic relationship with Shauna with her parents' approval. Hassan slowly recovers while Sheeza is disheartened with what Akmal said.
48"Episode 48"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMay 9, 2019 (2019-05-09)
Zubeydha advises Shauna on never to reveal her past secret to Nazim. However, Mariyam warns her that Nazim will soon discover her "dirty secret". Mauroof sends one of his friends to legitimate their marriage.
49"Episode 49"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMay 13, 2019 (2019-05-13)
Ganim breaks the news of Nazim's marriage plans to the family. Sheeza reveals her intention of moving out from their house after the marriage which daunts Maariya.
50"Episode 50"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMay 16, 2019 (2019-05-16)
Nazim buys an apartment in Male' for Shauna and her family. Akmal goes to Shauna's island and is furious to know they are gone. He desperately searches for her whereabouts and information about her fiance.
51"Episode 51"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMay 20, 2019 (2019-05-20)
A family dinner gathering is hosted at Nazim's house to introduce Shauna, Saha and Minha to the family. The wedding plans for the three siblings are discussed in the gathering.
52"Episode 52"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMay 23, 2019 (2019-05-23)
Shauna and her parents visit Nazim's parents and the two families bond with peppy talks.
53"Episode 53"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMay 27, 2019 (2019-05-27)
The three siblings marry their partners and plan to spend their honeymoon at Bandos. However, both Minha and Azim are unable to join the rest when Mauroof calls and inform that her son is badly injured in a minor incident.
54"Episode 54"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalMay 30, 2019 (2019-05-30)
Minha refuses to have sex with Mauroof, post her marriage with Azim. Both Nazim and Ganim spend their honeymoon with their respective wives while Azim spends the night all alone.
55"Episode 55"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJune 3, 2019 (2019-06-03)
Saha complains that the room they moved in is much smaller than she expects. The family decides to request the jury for death penalty on the accused for Hanim's murder.
56"Episode 56"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJune 6, 2019 (2019-06-06)
Saha tries to brainwash Ghanim into plead the accused for going against retributive justice. She later challenges Shauna that she will never receive the love from Nazim's family that she yearns for.
57"Episode 57"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJune 10, 2019 (2019-06-10)
58"Episode 58"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJune 13, 2019 (2019-06-13)
59"Episode 59"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJune 17, 2019 (2019-06-17)
60"Episode 60"Fathimath Nahula, Mohamed FaisalJune 20, 2019 (2019-06-20)

Production

Development

In February 2018, Fathimath Nahula announced that her upcoming project is being developed as the first Maldivian web-series titled Huvaa.[2] Shooting for the series began on 26 February 2018.[2] On 16 March 2018, Nahula opened the chance for all the interested musicians to compose songs for the series.[3] Filming of the first schedule took place in K. Guraidhoo before halting for Ramazan.[4] Filming for the second schedule took place in Male' and Villimale' and was completed on 31 July 2018.[5] On 7 October 2018, it was revealed that the show will be released on the digital platform, a streaming service application Baiskoafu, which will be launched in November 2018.[6] Serving as the producer of the show, Baiskoafu team builds and developed several props and a specific set to film the series.[6][7]

Casting

It was revealed that a total of over 40 actors will feature in the series, including newcomers and established actors.[2] On 26 February 2018, Nahula announced that Aminath Rishfa, Ibrahim Jihad, Ali Azim and Sheela Najeeb will feature in the series.[2] On 14 March 2018, reports revealed that Mariyam Azza and Yoosuf Shafeeu joins the cast of Huvaa along with Jadulla Ismail and Mohamed Faisal.[8] Faisal and Shafeeu were also confirmed to work as director of several episodes alongside Nahula.[8] On 17 May 2018, Nahula confirmed that Ravee Farooq was cast as Azim in the series.[4] In an interview regarding the cast, Nahula said; "There will lot of strong characters in the film, and each actor will play a leading role in the series. Specific details are attended to bring out a balanced arc from each character and not to be missed in the huge cast".[8]

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Karunaya Veyna"Adam Haleem AdnanIbrahim AliIbrahim Ali 
2."Mi Vaagothey"Mausoom ShakirHouse of MusicShalabee Ibrahim, Mariyam Ashfa 

Release

The series was earlier planned to release in April 2018. However the release date was postponed considering "more time" is needed to complete the project in "high standard".[4] The trailer of the series was released on 13 November 2018 at the ceremony held to launch Baiskoafu application.[9][10] On the same night, the team announced that the series will premier on 29 November 2018.[9]

The first episode of the show was streamed on 29 November 2018.[11] A new episode of the series will be released for streaming every Monday and Thursday.[11] The pilot episode was viewed by more than 16,000 users at the time of release.[1]

References

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  3. Adhushan, Ahmed (16 March 2018). "An opportunity to compose music for Huvaa". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  4. Adhushan, Ahmed (17 May 2018). "Ravee joins the cast of web-series "Huvaa"". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  5. Adhushan, Ahmed (31 July 2018). "Filming for "Huvaa" completed". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  6. Adhushan, Ahmed (7 October 2018). ""Huvaa" can be viewed through Baiskoafu application". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  7. Musthafa, Mohamed (18 October 2018). ""Huvaa" is a hard work, it will be nice!". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  8. Adhushan, Ahmed (14 March 2018). "Azza and Eupe join Nahula's web-series". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  9. Adhushan, Ahmed (13 November 2018). "Trailer of "Huvaa" released, will be streamed on November 29". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  10. Musthafa, Mohamed (13 November 2018). "Trailer of "Huvaa" is an emotional roller-caste ride". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
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