''Rumi á Jannat'' is a Maldivian

sitcom A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent settin ...

, created by Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq and Ahmed Tholal under Dark Rain Entertainment. The series was distributed by Medianet Multi-Screen and directed by Ali Shifau and Mohamed Faisal. With a cast starring Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim,

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and

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the show revolves on the initial days after the wedding of a couple who are distinctly different worldviews and personalities. The pilot episode of the series was released on 1 January 2021.

Cast

Main

* Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim as Rumi Yoosuf *

as Hawwa Jannat * Mohamed Faisal as Nadhir "Nadey" * Adam Rizwee as Hassan *

as Kuda Maalimee * Maria Teresa Pagano as Bianca Parmigiano *

as Filameena * Ahmed Saeed as Haadhy * Raufath Sodhiq as Meerab * Mohamed Rifshan as Ali "ET" Idhurees

Recurring

* Ahmed Sunie as Nestum *

Ali Shazleem Ali Shazleem is a Maldivian film actor, director and producer. Career Shazleem made his film debut in the Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq-directed '' Hulhudhaan'' (2014) alongside Mariyam Majudha, which was a critical success. The film was later screened a ...

as Chintu * Ahmed Shakir as Mogabe * Hamdhoon Farooq as Jaadhu * Aminath Noora as Haadhy's wife * Ibrahim Shiyaz as Adhanu

Guest

* Razeena Thaufeeq as a designer (Episode 4) * Shammoon Mohamed as Firdaus (Episode 6) *

Aishath Gulfa Aishath Gulfa (born 17 March 1982) is a Maldivian film actress. She made her screen debut in 1999 with the video single "Nala Nala Dhanvaru Feni". Afterwards, she played supporting roles in several films including '' Kaiveneege Furathama Rey'' (19 ...

as Shabana (Episode 8) *

Ali Shameel Ali Shameel is a Maldivian film actor and director. Career In 1986, Shameel took part in a stage-play titled CDS-6, alongside Kashima Shakir, Mohamed Rasheed and Chilhiya Moosa Manik which was appreciated among the audience and he continues to ...

as Nadhir's neighbor (Episode 10) * Ahmed Giyas as a customer (Episode 14) *

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as Lizy (Episode 15) * Mohamed Waheed as Lizy's father (Episode 15) * Ismail Wajeeh as Sam (Episode 15)

Episodes

Production

On 9 October 2020, Dark Rain Entertainment announced their first sitcom web series titled ''Rumi á Jannat''. The project was initiated during the lockdown period of

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due to the temporary closure of cinemas digital platforms being the sole reason for entertainment. A customized set was developed for the filming of the series. On location rehearsal of the series was commenced on 18 October 2020. The main cast of the series was revealed on 9 November 2020 which includes Mariyam Majudha and Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim in titular roles along with actors

, Ahmed Saeed, Adam Rizwee, Mohamed Faisal and Maria Teresa Pagano. On 29 December 2020, it was revealed that

will replace Mariyam Majudha as Jannat citing the health condition of the latter.

Soundtrack

Release and response

The series was made available for streaming through Medianet Multi-Screen from 1 January 2020. The pilot episode of the series was met with positive reviews from critics. Aminath Luba revieweing from ''Sun'' was pleased with the comic-timing of the characters and toning down the comical value to the required level, rather than going over the top. "From actors capturing the traits to presenting the comedy narrations, the directors and actors have pulled off their respective roles to near perfection". Echoing similar sentiments, Ahmed Rasheed from ''MuniAvas'' complimented the writing of the series for incorporating moral ethics alongside the comedy".

References

{{Reflist Serial drama television series Maldivian television shows