Love Story (2012 film)

Love Story is a 2012 Maldivian romantic film directed by Abdul Faththaah. Produced by Hussain Nooraddheen under Noor N Movies, the film stars Ali Seezan, Amira Ismail and Aishath Rishmy in pivotal roles.[1] The film was released on 28 March 2012.[1]

Love Story
Official film poster
Directed by	Abdul Faththaah
Produced by	Hussain Nooraddheen
Written by	Ibrahim Waheed
Screenplay by	Ibrahim Waheed Abdul Faththaah
Starring	Ali Seezan Amira Ismail Aishath Rishmy
Music by	Ibrahim Nifar
Cinematography	Ibrahim Wisan
Edited by	Mohamed Aksham Abdul Faththaah
Production company	Noor N Movies
Release date	February 28, 2012
Country	Maldives
Language	Dhivehi

Cast

• Ali Seezan as Ahmed Althaf Shair
• Amira Ismail as Rishfa
• Aishath Rishmy as Hana
• Roanu Hassan Manik as Ahammad
• Mohamed Faisal as Niyaz
• Mohamed Manik as Zahid
• Sheela Najeeb as Afiya
• Ali Shameel as Rishfa's father
• Ahmed Saeed as Iqbal; Althaf's brother
• Aminath Shareef as Hana's mother
• Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi as a nurse (special appearance)

Soundtrack

Track listing

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Heyverikan Nethi Dhanee"	Ibrahim Zaid Ali, Aishath Maain Rasheed
2.	"Inthihaa Loabivey"	Mohamed Abdul Ghanee
3.	"Mijehey Vaigaa"	Mira Mohamed Majid, Shammoon Mohamed
4.	"Saahibaa Ey Magey"	Ibrahim Yafiu, Mariyam Ashfa
5.	"Vaa Loabinney"	Ibrahim Zaid Ali
6.	"Alathu Loabi"	Mariyam Ashfa, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee

Release and reception

The film received negative response from critics. Ahmed Nadheem of Haveeru noted the film as "another boring, slow paced" Maldivian film which lacks originality.[2] Displeased with the screenplay and performance of the film, he wrote: "None of the actors were given scope to build their characters and none was able to justify their character.[2] With excessive emotional scenes, actors were exposed to over-acting and nothing more". The cinematography of few songs were noted to be the only saving grace of the film.[2]

Accolades

Award	Category	Recipients	Result	Ref.
3rd Maldives Film Awards	Best Supporting Actress	Aishath Rishmy	Nominated	[3]
	Best Male Debut	Hussain Shahid	Nominated	[3]
	Best Cinematography	Ibrahim Wisan	Nominated	[3]
	Best Female Playback Singer	Mira Mohamed Majid	Won	[4]
	Best Choreography	Abdul Faththaah	Won	[4]
7th Gaumee Film Awards	Best Film	Love Story	Nominated	[5]
	Best Director	Abdul Faththaah	Nominated	[5]
	Best Actress	Amira Ismail	Nominated	[5]
	Best Supporting Actress	Aishath Rishmy	Nominated	[5]
	Best Original Song	Ibrahim Nifar	Nominated	[5]
	Best Lyricist	Mohamed Abdul Ghanee	Nominated	[5]
	Best Editing	Mohamed Aksham and Abdul Faththaah	Nominated	[5]
	Best Cinematography	Ibrahim Wisan	Nominated	[5]
	Best Art Direction	Abdul Faththaah	Nominated	[5]
	Best Choreography	Abdul Faththaah	Nominated	[5]
		Abdul Faththaah	Nominated	[5]
		Abdul Faththaah and Aishath Rishmy	Nominated	[5]
	Best Costume Design	Razeena Thaufeeq	Nominated	[5]
	Best Makeup	Hassan Adam	Nominated	[5]

References

1. Nadheem, Ahmed (1 March 2012). "Have you seen the poster of "Love Story"". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 March 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
2. Nadheem, Ahmed (4 April 2012). "An inside peak of "Love Story"". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
3. Nadheem, Ahmed (29 April 2014). "Maldives Film Awards Nominations out". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 April 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
4. "Maldives Film Awards Nominations ous". Sun (in Divehi). 29 April 2014. Archived from the original on 3 June 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
5. Adhushan, Ahmed (16 December 2016). "Nominations for 7th Gaumee Film Awards Announced". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.