''Maafeh Neii'' is a 2010 family drama film directed and produced by Ali Seezan. Produced under CXanal Movies, the film stars Seezan,

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and Koyya Hassan Manik in pivotal roles. The film was released on 9 March 2010. The film focuses on three generations of one family. It highlights many social issues, such as the human rights abuses, forced marriages and domestic violence. The entire film is shot at B. Kamadhoo. The font design used in the posters of film caused confused the audience with a title ''Maadeh Neiy'' which has no native meaning. A similar naming issue ensued in a previous venture of director in '' Karuna Vee Beyvafa'' (2009).

Cast

as Seema * Ali Seezan as Nawal * Koyya Hassan Manik as Naseer *

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as Mohamed Fulhu *

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as Abidha *

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as Hamza * Nashidha Mohamed as Fazaa * Aminath Ameela as Rizna * Hamdhan Farooq as Mafaaz

Release and response

The film was criticised for its melodrama. A reviewer from ''

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'' praised the cinematography and inclusion of several social issues in the film simultaneously dissatisfied with its "ornate" dialogues and "unrealistic" makeup in special effects. Similar to the mixed reviews from critics, the film did average business at box office.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack album of the film was composed by Ibrahim Zaid Ali and Ayyuman Shareef while the lyrics were penned by

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and Ismail Mubarik.

Accolades

References

{{Reflist 2010 films Maldivian drama films Films directed by Ali Seezan 2010 drama films Dhivehi-language films