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{{short description|2023 Maldivian film}}
{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Beeveema
| name = Beeveema
| image =
| image = Beeveema.jpg
| caption = Official film poster
| caption = Official film poster
| director = Ahmed Zareer
| director = [[Ahmed Zareer]]
| producer = Mohamed Ali<br/>Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq
| producer = Mohamed Ali<br/>Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq
| screenplay =
| screenplay =
| writer = Ahmed Zareer
| writer = [[Ahmed Zareer]]
| starring = [[Mariyam Ashfa]]<br/>[[Ismail Rasheed]]<br/>Aminath Rashfa<br/>Adam Zidhan
| starring = [[Mariyam Ashfa]]<br/>[[Ismail Rasheed]]<br/>[[Aminath Rashfa]]<br/>Adam Zidhan
| cinematography = [[Ibrahim Wisan]]
| cinematography = [[Ibrahim Wisan]]
| editing =
| editing = [[Ahmed Zareer]]
| music = Hussain Thaufeeq
| music = Munaz Zubair
| studio = [[Dark Rain Entertainment]]
| studio = [[Dark Rain Entertainment]]
| distributor =
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2023|2|6|df=yes}}
| released = {{Film date|2023|2|6|df=yes}}
| runtime =
| runtime = 140 minutes
| country = Maldives
| country = Maldives
| language = Dhivehi
| language = Dhivehi
}}
}}
'''''Beeveema''''' is a 2023 Maldivian film written and directed by Ahmed Zareer. Produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under [[Dark Rain Entertainment]], the film stars [[Mariyam Ashfa]], [[Ismail Rasheed]], Aminath Rashfa and Adam Zidhan in pivotal roles. The film was released in theatres on 6 February 2023.
'''''Beeveema''''' is a 2023 Maldivian film written and directed by [[Ahmed Zareer]]. Produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under [[Dark Rain Entertainment]], the film stars [[Mariyam Ashfa]], [[Ismail Rasheed]], [[Aminath Rashfa]] and Adam Zidhan in pivotal roles. The film was released in theatres on 6 February 2023.


==Premise==
==Plot==
The film revolves around two lovers, Ayaz and Raniya. The film starts with Ayaz going to a classroom. He is a part-time lecturer at [[Maldives National University]]. He works for the [[Ministry of Education (Maldives)|Ministry of Education]] and is given a task to check the infrastructure of [[Keyodhoo (Vaavu Atoll)|Keyodhoo]] school due to the increase in the number of students. Ayaz goes to Keyodhoo, which is his home island, and reconnects with his old classmate Raqeeb. They both go for a coffee and plan a get-together. During the get-together, Faisal tells everyone about Raniya. Ayaz gets flashbacks of his relationship with Raniya. Raniya comes to the party and meets Ayaz after 20 years. She finds out that Ayaz is still unmarried.
The film revolves around the reunion of former students twenty-two years after their graduation. During this reunion, two former lovers, Raniya and Ayaz get the opportunity to resolve issues surrounding their breakup.

After the get-together, Raniya repeatedly asks Ayaz why he didn't get married. Ayaz tells Raniya that he got a proposal from one of his coworkers, Shahu, but he rejected it as he was still in love with Raniya. Raniya gives Ayaz her diary in which she wrote everything about Ayaz and their relationship. Raniya ask Ayaz why he didn't return to her. Ayaz tells her that he did go to meet her but she refused to meet him. In reality Raaniya saw her stalker instead of Ayaz and refused to meet the stalker. Ayaz tells Raniya he knew everything about her until her marriage. He was present at Raniya's wedding but didn't have the courage to stop it. Ayaz and Raniya go out for a walk and stay at Ayaz's apartment due to bad weather.

The next day, Raniya asks Ayaz to get married and start a life. Afterwards Ayaz drops Raniya at the airport and she leaves for [[Malaysia]]. After Raniya's departure, Ayaz reads Raniya's diary. The film ends with the young Raniya going out to meet Ayaz after being told that he has come to meet her.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
⚫
* [[Mariyam Ashfa]] as Raniya
* [[Ismail Rasheed]] as Ayaz
* [[Ismail Rasheed]] as Ayaz
* Aminath Rashfa as young Raniya
** Adam Zidhan as young Ayaz
* Adam Zidhan as young Ayaz
* [[Mariyam Ashfa]] as Raniya
⚫
** [[Aminath Rashfa]] as young Raniya
⚫
* Ibrahim Aman
⚫
* Aishath Yaadha as Nasma
⚫
** Huneysha Adam as young Nasma
* Ahmed Sunie as Raqeeb
** Aman Ali as young Raqeeb
* [[Ali Shazleem]] as Faisal
** Hoodh Ibrahim as young Faisal
* [[Aminath Noora]] as Faathun
* [[Aminath Shuha]] as Aroosha
* [[Adam Rizwee]] as Fahudh
* [[Aishath Gulfa]] as Ainth
* Saila as Aimina
* Azmee Adam Naseer as Muhaimin
* Naala Ahmed Zareer as Alya
* Abdulla Mahir
* Hassan Irufaan
* Hassan Irufaan
* [[Ali Shazleem]]
* [[Aisha Ali]]
⚫
* Aishath Yaadha
⚫
* Aishath Ali
⚫
* Huneysha Adam
* Aminath Silna
* Aminath Silna
* [[Mariyam Waheedha]]
* Rizwana Haleem
* Mohamed Shivaaz
⚫
* Ibrahim Shiyaz
* Abdulla Hussain
* Mohamed Raee
* Ibrahim Ziyau Mohamed
* [[Hamdhoon Farooq]]
* Ali Nadheeh
* Aminath Shamra
* Aminath Shaana Saeed
* Fathimath Zuhair
* Mohamed Waheed
* Mohamed Sameer
* Aminath Eysha Jaufar
⚫
* Aishath Mishya
* Mohamed Naail
* Abdulla Rifaah
* Maadhih Imthiyaz
* Adam Zidhaan
* Abdulla Noor
* Hussain Alsan Mohamed
* Abu Saeed


==Development==
==Development==
The project was announced in August 2020 as the first feature film direction by screenwriter Ahmed Zareer.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/31689 |title=DRE's Beeveema announced |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=23 August 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014113154/https://www.muniavas.com/31689 |url-status=live |archivedate=14 October 2020 |accessdate=14 October 2020 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> On 7 September 2020 it was revealed that playback singer [[Mariyam Ashfa]] will make her film debut in ''Beeveema'' and will play the lead role of the film alongside [[Ismail Rasheed]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/31926 |title=Beeveema's cast includes Ashfa and Isse |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=7 September 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014114013/https://www.muniavas.com/31926 |url-status=live |archivedate=14 October 2020 |accessdate=14 October 2020 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> In February 2021, producer Mohamed Ali announced that the film will introduce seven newcomers in prominent roles of the film.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/34989 |title=Many debutants to be launched with Beeveema |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=7 February 2021 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20210319151945/https://www.muniavas.com/34989 |url-status=live |archivedate=19 March 2021 |accessdate=19 March 2021 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
The project was announced in August 2020 as the first feature film direction by screenwriter [[Ahmed Zareer]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/31689 |title=DRE's Beeveema announced |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=23 August 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014113154/https://www.muniavas.com/31689 |url-status=live |archivedate=14 October 2020 |accessdate=14 October 2020 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> On 7 September 2020 it was revealed that playback singer [[Mariyam Ashfa]] will make her film debut in ''Beeveema'' and will play the lead role of the film alongside [[Ismail Rasheed]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/31926 |title=Beeveema's cast includes Ashfa and Isse |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=7 September 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014114013/https://www.muniavas.com/31926 |url-status=live |archivedate=14 October 2020 |accessdate=14 October 2020 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> In February 2021, producer Mohamed Ali announced that the film will introduce seven newcomers in prominent roles of the film.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/34989 |title=Many debutants to be launched with Beeveema |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=7 February 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210319151945/https://www.muniavas.com/34989 |url-status=live |archivedate=19 March 2021 |accessdate=19 March 2021 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>


First schedule of filming took place in between the lockdowns imposed due to [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name=Keyodhoo/> Producer Mohamed Ali shared that restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 pandemic affected the production as it became mandatory to follow the safety and health guidelines at all times of shoot.<ref name=Keyodhoo/> Second schedule of filming commenced in December 2021 at [[Keyodhoo (Vaavu Atoll)|V. Keyodhoo]].<ref name=Keyodhoo/> According to media reports, the island sequence of the film focuses on the childhood days of the lead actors and the modern era is captured during the first schedule.<ref name=Keyodhoo>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/39372 |title=Filming of Beeveema commenced in Keyodhoo |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=21 December 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211065005/https://www.muniavas.com/39372 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2022 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Filming was completed in January 2022.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/113263 |title=Teaser of "Beeveema" to release in February |work=Avas |language=Divehi |date=24 January 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211065340/https://avas.mv/113263 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2022 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
First schedule of filming took place in between the lockdowns imposed due to [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name=Keyodhoo/> Producer Mohamed Ali shared that restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 pandemic affected the production as it became mandatory to follow the safety and health guidelines at all times of shoot.<ref name=Keyodhoo/> Second schedule of filming commenced in December 2021 at [[Keyodhoo (Vaavu Atoll)|V. Keyodhoo]].<ref name=Keyodhoo>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/39372 |title=Filming of Beeveema commenced in Keyodhoo |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=21 December 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211065005/https://www.muniavas.com/39372 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2023 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Filming was completed in January 2022.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/113263 |title=Teaser of "Beeveema" to release in February |work=Avas |language=Divehi |date=24 January 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211065340/https://avas.mv/113263 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2023 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>


Post-production of the film was handled by [[Ali Shifau]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/39794 |title=Teaser of "Beeveema" unveiling on 14 Feb |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=24 January 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211070121/https://www.muniavas.com/39794 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2022 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> A rough edit of the film of length over three hours was completed in February 2022.<ref name=teaser/> As insisted by director Zareer, trimming of the film had cut its runtime by around forty-five minutes.<ref name=teaser>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/40119 |title=Official teaser of "Beeveema" released |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=14 February 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211071059/https://www.muniavas.com/40119 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2022 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Dubbing for the film commenced in March 2022.<ref name=teaser/>
Post-production of the film was handled by [[Ali Shifau]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/39794 |title=Teaser of "Beeveema" unveiling on 14 Feb |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=24 January 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211070121/https://www.muniavas.com/39794 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2023 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> A rough edit of the film of length over three hours was completed in February 2022.<ref name=teaser/> As insisted by director Zareer, trimming of the film had cut its runtime by around forty-five minutes.<ref name=teaser>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/40119 |title=Official teaser of "Beeveema" released |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=14 February 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211071059/https://www.muniavas.com/40119 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2023 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Dubbing for the film commenced in March 2022.<ref name=teaser/>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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| title1 = Beeveema
| title1 = Beeveema
| music1 = Munaz Zubair
| music1 = Munaz Zubair
| lyrics1 = Ahmed Zareer
| lyrics1 = [[Ahmed Zareer]]
| extra1 = [[Shalabee Ibrahim]], [[Mariyam Ashfa]]
| extra1 = [[Shalabee Ibrahim]], [[Mariyam Ashfa]]
| length1 = 5:02
| length1 = 5:02
|-
| title2 = Sirru
| title2 = Sirru
| music2 = Abdulla Zifan Zahir
| music2 = Abdulla Zifan Zahir
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| extra2 = Shammoon Mohamed, Mira Mohamed Majid
| extra2 = Shammoon Mohamed, Mira Mohamed Majid
| length2 = 3:49
| length2 = 3:49
|-
| title3 = Hadhiyaa
| title3 = Hadhiyaa
| music3 = Ali Zahil, Shahyd Legacy, Abdullah Jasir
| music3 = Ali Zahil, Shahyd Legacy, Abdullah Jasir
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| extra3 = Nasma Abdul Muhsin, Ahmed Fazaal Hussain
| extra3 = Nasma Abdul Muhsin, Ahmed Fazaal Hussain
| length3 = 4:30
| length3 = 4:30
| title4 = Hiyy Adhu Ronee Ey
|-
| music4 = Hussein Thaufeeq
| lyrics4 = Hussain Shihab
| extra4 = [[Mariyam Ashfa]], [[Shalabee Ibrahim]]
| length4 = 4:06
| title5 = Gellifaa
| music5 = Hussein Thaufeeq
| lyrics5 = Shammoon Mohamed
| extra5 = Mira Mohamed Majid
| length5 =
}}
}}


==Release and response==
==Release and response==
The film was released theatrically on 6 February 2023. It marks as the first film screened at Olympus Cinema after modernizing the infrastructure and its re-opening on 4 February 2023.
The film was released theatrically on 6 February 2023. It marks as the first film screened at Olympus Cinema after modernizing the infrastructure and its re-opening on 4 February 2023.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/173117 |title=Tickets on sale for "Beeveema" |work=Sun |language=Divehi |last=Hidhaaya |first=Aishath |date=20 January 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211112355/https://sun.mv/173117 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2023 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>


Upon release, the film received mainly positive reviews from critics. Aminath Luba from ''The Press'' praised the acting performance of the lead actors and she applauded [[Ismail Rasheed]] for his consistently good performance, [[Aminath Rashfa]] for establishing herself as a confident performer and the two newcomers ([[Mariyam Ashfa]] and Adam Zaidhan) for delivering an impactful performance in their debut appearance.<ref name=PressRev/> Calling the film a "better adaptation of the inspiration", Luba particularly praised the work of cameraman [[Ibrahim Wisan]] for trying to immerse the audience in the 1990s.<ref name=PressRev>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/141780 |title="Beeveema" Review: Better than '96 film |work=The Press |language=Divehi |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=10 February 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211100638/https://thepress.mv/141780 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2023 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Upon release, the film received mainly positive reviews from critics.


Aminath Luba from ''The Press'' praised the acting performance of the lead actors where she applauded [[Ismail Rasheed]] for his consistently good performance, Aminath Rashfa for establishing herself as a confident performer and the two newcomers ([[Mariyam Ashfa]] and Adam Zaidhan) for creating an impactful appearance in their debut performance.<ref name=PressRev/> Calling the film a "better adaptation of the inspiration", Luba particularly praised the work of cameraman [[Ibrahim Wisan]] for trying to immerse the audience in the golden age.<ref name=PressRev>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/141780 |title="Beeveema" Review: Better than '96 film |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=10 February 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211100638/https://thepress.mv/141780 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2022 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Ahmed Hameed Adam from ''Minoos'' singled out the performance of Ashfa as the most pleasant surprise of the film: "Ashfa in her element was different, talented and extremely natural.<ref name=MinoosRev/> It does not even feel like it is her debut performance". Furthermore, Adam opined that the relevancy of the film with its backstory plugs the right emotion of the audience.<ref name=MinoosRev>{{cite news|url=https://www.minoos.mv/4657 |title="Beeveema": A good film with good memories |work=Minoos |language=Divehi |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=7 February 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211101551/https://www.minoos.mv/4657 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2023 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Similar sentiments were echoed by Inayath Ali from Kulhudhuffushi Online. Apart from praising the lead actors, Ali wrote: "As much as Ashfa surprises us with her performance, Zareer's debut role as a director is also praiseworthy. The film is different than the usual [[Dark Rain Entertainment|DRE]]'s projects and hopefully a new beginning of a positive change".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://kulhudhuffushi.com/95153 |title="Beeveema": Everything is perfect |work=Kulhudhuffushi Online |language=Divehi |last=Ali |first=Inayath |date=8 February 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211102458/https://kulhudhuffushi.com/95153 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2023 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>

However, Ahmed Nadheem from ''Dhauru'' criticized the filmmakers for calling the film an "inspiration" of Tamil film ''[['96 (film)|'96]]'' (2018) while it is a "frame-to-frame copy of the same": "The truth is that there is no film titled ''Beeveema'', rather a copied product, wasting the time, skills, money and resources".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dhauru.com/8NEKG |title=Call it an inspiration, but could not evade from obvious copying |work=Dhauru |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=9 February 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211105346/https://dhauru.com/8NEKG |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2023 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> After its publication, [[Dark Rain Entertainment]] released a public statement, condemning the author and ''Dhauru'' news website for its "lack of research and professionalism".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.minoos.mv/4720 |title=It is a false accusation on the team of "Beeveema" |work=Minoos |language=Divehi |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=10 February 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211110607/https://www.minoos.mv/4720 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 February 2023 |accessdate=11 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The team further stated that they have not "intended not tried to conceal the truth from public"; it is an inspiration of the Tamil film which itself is based on other films including Alex Lehmann's ''[[Blue Jay (film)|Blue Jay]]'' (2016).<ref name=":17">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Before you forget, 99 is not just 96 |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/before-you-forget-99-is-not-just-96/articleshow/67030620.cms |access-date=3 October 2021 |website=Bangalore Mirror |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:Maldivian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Dhivehi-language films]]

Latest revision as of 19:09, 23 February 2024

Beeveema
Official film poster
Directed byAhmed Zareer
Written byAhmed Zareer
Produced byMohamed Ali
Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq
StarringMariyam Ashfa
Ismail Rasheed
Aminath Rashfa
Adam Zidhan
CinematographyIbrahim Wisan
Edited byAhmed Zareer
Music byMunaz Zubair
Production
company
Release date
  • 6 February 2023 (2023-02-06)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Beeveema is a 2023 Maldivian film written and directed by Ahmed Zareer. Produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Mariyam Ashfa, Ismail Rasheed, Aminath Rashfa and Adam Zidhan in pivotal roles. The film was released in theatres on 6 February 2023.

Plot

[edit]

The film revolves around two lovers, Ayaz and Raniya. The film starts with Ayaz going to a classroom. He is a part-time lecturer at Maldives National University. He works for the Ministry of Education and is given a task to check the infrastructure of Keyodhoo school due to the increase in the number of students. Ayaz goes to Keyodhoo, which is his home island, and reconnects with his old classmate Raqeeb. They both go for a coffee and plan a get-together. During the get-together, Faisal tells everyone about Raniya. Ayaz gets flashbacks of his relationship with Raniya. Raniya comes to the party and meets Ayaz after 20 years. She finds out that Ayaz is still unmarried.

After the get-together, Raniya repeatedly asks Ayaz why he didn't get married. Ayaz tells Raniya that he got a proposal from one of his coworkers, Shahu, but he rejected it as he was still in love with Raniya. Raniya gives Ayaz her diary in which she wrote everything about Ayaz and their relationship. Raniya ask Ayaz why he didn't return to her. Ayaz tells her that he did go to meet her but she refused to meet him. In reality Raaniya saw her stalker instead of Ayaz and refused to meet the stalker. Ayaz tells Raniya he knew everything about her until her marriage. He was present at Raniya's wedding but didn't have the courage to stop it. Ayaz and Raniya go out for a walk and stay at Ayaz's apartment due to bad weather.

The next day, Raniya asks Ayaz to get married and start a life. Afterwards Ayaz drops Raniya at the airport and she leaves for Malaysia. After Raniya's departure, Ayaz reads Raniya's diary. The film ends with the young Raniya going out to meet Ayaz after being told that he has come to meet her.

Cast

[edit]
  • Ismail Rasheed as Ayaz
    • Adam Zidhan as young Ayaz
  • Mariyam Ashfa as Raniya
  • Aishath Yaadha as Nasma
    • Huneysha Adam as young Nasma
  • Ahmed Sunie as Raqeeb
    • Aman Ali as young Raqeeb
  • Ali Shazleem as Faisal
    • Hoodh Ibrahim as young Faisal
  • Aminath Noora as Faathun
  • Aminath Shuha as Aroosha
  • Adam Rizwee as Fahudh
  • Aishath Gulfa as Ainth
  • Saila as Aimina
  • Azmee Adam Naseer as Muhaimin
  • Naala Ahmed Zareer as Alya
  • Abdulla Mahir
  • Hassan Irufaan
  • Aisha Ali
  • Aminath Silna
  • Mariyam Waheedha
  • Rizwana Haleem
  • Mohamed Shivaaz
  • Ibrahim Shiyaz
  • Abdulla Hussain
  • Mohamed Raee
  • Ibrahim Ziyau Mohamed
  • Hamdhoon Farooq
  • Ali Nadheeh
  • Aminath Shamra
  • Aminath Shaana Saeed
  • Fathimath Zuhair
  • Mohamed Waheed
  • Mohamed Sameer
  • Aminath Eysha Jaufar
  • Aishath Mishya
  • Mohamed Naail
  • Abdulla Rifaah
  • Maadhih Imthiyaz
  • Adam Zidhaan
  • Abdulla Noor
  • Hussain Alsan Mohamed
  • Abu Saeed

Development

[edit]

The project was announced in August 2020 as the first feature film direction by screenwriter Ahmed Zareer.[1] On 7 September 2020 it was revealed that playback singer Mariyam Ashfa will make her film debut in Beeveema and will play the lead role of the film alongside Ismail Rasheed.[2] In February 2021, producer Mohamed Ali announced that the film will introduce seven newcomers in prominent roles of the film.[3]

First schedule of filming took place in between the lockdowns imposed due to COVID-19 pandemic.[4] Producer Mohamed Ali shared that restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 pandemic affected the production as it became mandatory to follow the safety and health guidelines at all times of shoot.[4] Second schedule of filming commenced in December 2021 at V. Keyodhoo.[4] Filming was completed in January 2022.[5]

Post-production of the film was handled by Ali Shifau.[6] A rough edit of the film of length over three hours was completed in February 2022.[7] As insisted by director Zareer, trimming of the film had cut its runtime by around forty-five minutes.[7] Dubbing for the film commenced in March 2022.[7]

Soundtrack

[edit]
Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Beeveema"Ahmed ZareerMunaz ZubairShalabee Ibrahim, Mariyam Ashfa5:02
2."Sirru"Shammoon MohamedAbdulla Zifan ZahirShammoon Mohamed, Mira Mohamed Majid3:49
3."Hadhiyaa"Nasma Abdul MuhsinAli Zahil, Shahyd Legacy, Abdullah JasirNasma Abdul Muhsin, Ahmed Fazaal Hussain4:30
4."Hiyy Adhu Ronee Ey"Hussain ShihabHussein ThaufeeqMariyam Ashfa, Shalabee Ibrahim4:06
5."Gellifaa"Shammoon MohamedHussein ThaufeeqMira Mohamed Majid 

Release and response

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The film was released theatrically on 6 February 2023. It marks as the first film screened at Olympus Cinema after modernizing the infrastructure and its re-opening on 4 February 2023.[8]

Upon release, the film received mainly positive reviews from critics. Aminath Luba from The Press praised the acting performance of the lead actors and she applauded Ismail Rasheed for his consistently good performance, Aminath Rashfa for establishing herself as a confident performer and the two newcomers (Mariyam Ashfa and Adam Zaidhan) for delivering an impactful performance in their debut appearance.[9] Calling the film a "better adaptation of the inspiration", Luba particularly praised the work of cameraman Ibrahim Wisan for trying to immerse the audience in the 1990s.[9]

Ahmed Hameed Adam from Minoos singled out the performance of Ashfa as the most pleasant surprise of the film: "Ashfa in her element was different, talented and extremely natural.[10] It does not even feel like it is her debut performance". Furthermore, Adam opined that the relevancy of the film with its backstory plugs the right emotion of the audience.[10] Similar sentiments were echoed by Inayath Ali from Kulhudhuffushi Online. Apart from praising the lead actors, Ali wrote: "As much as Ashfa surprises us with her performance, Zareer's debut role as a director is also praiseworthy. The film is different than the usual DRE's projects and hopefully a new beginning of a positive change".[11]

However, Ahmed Nadheem from Dhauru criticized the filmmakers for calling the film an "inspiration" of Tamil film '96 (2018) while it is a "frame-to-frame copy of the same": "The truth is that there is no film titled Beeveema, rather a copied product, wasting the time, skills, money and resources".[12] After its publication, Dark Rain Entertainment released a public statement, condemning the author and Dhauru news website for its "lack of research and professionalism".[13] The team further stated that they have not "intended not tried to conceal the truth from public"; it is an inspiration of the Tamil film which itself is based on other films including Alex Lehmann's Blue Jay (2016).[14]

References

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  1. ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (23 August 2020). "DRE's Beeveema announced". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 14 October 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  2. ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (7 September 2020). "Beeveema's cast includes Ashfa and Isse". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 14 October 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  3. ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (7 February 2021). "Many debutants to be launched with Beeveema". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Rasheed, Ahmed (21 December 2021). "Filming of Beeveema commenced in Keyodhoo". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Teaser of "Beeveema" to release in February". Avas (in Divehi). 24 January 2022. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  6. ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (24 January 2022). "Teaser of "Beeveema" unveiling on 14 Feb". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  7. ^ a b c Rasheed, Ahmed (14 February 2022). "Official teaser of "Beeveema" released". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  8. ^ Hidhaaya, Aishath (20 January 2023). "Tickets on sale for "Beeveema"". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  9. ^ a b Luba, Aminath (10 February 2023). ""Beeveema" Review: Better than '96 film". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  10. ^ a b Adam, Ahmed Hameed (7 February 2023). ""Beeveema": A good film with good memories". Minoos (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  11. ^ Ali, Inayath (8 February 2023). ""Beeveema": Everything is perfect". Kulhudhuffushi Online (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  12. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (9 February 2023). "Call it an inspiration, but could not evade from obvious copying". Dhauru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  13. ^ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (10 February 2023). "It is a false accusation on the team of "Beeveema"". Minoos (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  14. ^ "Before you forget, 99 is not just 96". Bangalore Mirror. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
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