Hanaa (web series)

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Hanaa
Hanaa Baiskoafu.jpg
Screenplay byAminath Rinaza
Story byAminath Rinaza
Directed by Amjad Ibrahim
Starring Ali Azim
Aminath Noora
Ibrahim Jihad
Ali Shameel
Music byAyyuman Shareef
Country of originMaldives
Original languageDhivehi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
ProducersAishath Kainaa Hussain Munawwar
Ahmed Kiyaan Hussain Munawwar
Kayaan Hussain Munawwar
Cinematography Hussain Munawwar
EditorAli Rasheed
Production companyKid Production
Original release
ReleaseFebruary 27 (2020-02-27) 
May 15, 2020 (2020-05-15)

Hanaa is a Maldivian web series directed by Amjad Ibrahim and distributed by Basikoafu. Produced by Kid Productions, the series stars Ali Azim, Aminath Noora, Ibrahim Jihad and Ali Shameel in pivotal roles.

Contents

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

No. in
season
TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Episode 1" Amjad Ibrahim February 27, 2020 (2020-02-27)
After completing his Master's Degree in Tourism, Yanaal (Ali Azim) returns to his island and joins his father's firm. Yanaal falls in love with a middle class family daughter, Hanaa (Aminath Noora).
2"Episode 2" Amjad Ibrahim March 3, 2020 (2020-03-03)
Hanaa's childhood best friend, Rizaan (Ibrahim Jihad) is dejected on hearing that Hanaa is dating Yanaal.
3"Episode 3" Amjad Ibrahim March 7, 2020 (2020-03-07)
Hanaa gets a job as a front officer in a guest house. Her best friend, Samaa (Aminath Nisha) starts preparing for her marriage.
4"Episode 4" Amjad Ibrahim March 13, 2020 (2020-03-13)
Rizaan continues to stay positive in his life. However, he becomes downhearted on seeing Hanaa and Yanaal together.
5"Episode 5" Amjad Ibrahim March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
Hanaa's mother, Fareedha (Fathimath Latheefa) disapproves her relationship with Yanaal, citing the difference in their social status.
6"Episode 6" Amjad Ibrahim March 27, 2020 (2020-03-27)
Hanaa breaks up with Yanaal without giving him any explanation. Yanaal discovers that Hanaa is working at his father’s guest house. Despite several efforts, Hanaa decides to take Yanaal only as a friend. Yanaal seeks help from his parents to convince her mother.
7"Episode 7" Amjad Ibrahim April 3, 2020 (2020-04-03)
The plan succeeds with their marriage being fixed for the coming week. The news hits Rizaan’s life as a storm.
8"Episode 8" Amjad Ibrahim April 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)
Hanaa’s life takes an unexpected turn with Yanaal’s mother, Nahidha’s (Qulishthaan Mohamed) impertinent behavior towards her.
9"Episode 9" Amjad Ibrahim April 17, 2020 (2020-04-17)
The news of Hanaa's pregnancy brings the whole family together. She gives birth to a healthy boy.
10"Episode 10" Amjad Ibrahim April 24, 2020 (2020-04-24)
When everything was working in favor of Hanaa, her patience is tested with the demise of her mother.
11"Episode 11" Amjad Ibrahim April 31, 2020 (2020-04-31)
12"Episode 12" Amjad Ibrahim May 8, 2020 (2020-05-08)
13"Episode 13" Amjad Ibrahim May 15, 2020 (2020-05-15)

Development

The plot of the series was developed by director Amjad Ibrahim. [1] Producer Hussain Munawwar assigned screenwriter Aishath Rinaza, to write a thirteen episodes drama series based on a love-triangle. [1] Filming for the series commenced on 15 October 2019 in ADh. Maamigili and was completed within fifteen days. [2] [3] Dubbing and editing of the series was simultaneously completed on location. [4] [5] Composition of back music of the series was completed in late December 2020. [6]

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Hiyy Dhevijjey" (Originally from the soundtrack of Niuma )Adam Haleem Adnan Ibrahim Zaid Ali Ibrahim Zaid Ali, Aishath Maain Rasheed 4:01

Release and reception

The series was initially planned to be released in November 2019. [7] However, with regards to the delay in back music, the series was pushed for a 2020 release. [8] A teaser trailer of the series was released on 12 February 2020. [9] On 15 February 2020, it was revealed that the series will be made available for streaming through Basikoafu on 27 February 2020. [10]

On release, the film received mixed to negative reviews from critics. Ahmed Jaishan from Sun called the film an "outdated melodrama, re-created from the 90s”. [11] Praising the chemistry and the "eternal love" of the parents, Hameed and Nahidha, Jaishan is pleased with the acting performance of Azim and Jihad though he noted that Noora is "camera unfriendly and shy" in most scenes. [11]

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