# Vaaloabi Engeynama

Vaaloabi Engeynama is a 2006 Maldivian romantic film directed by Ahmed Nimal. Produced by Abdul Faththaah under Red Production, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Afeefa, Fathimath Fareela and Ali Riyaz in pivotal roles. It was based on Aishath Neena's novel Viremundhaa Hiyy.

## Premise

Ali Shiham (Yoosuf Shafeeu) was seven years old when his father died and his mother married to a heart patient, Abdul Rasheed (Koyya Hassan Manik) who hailed up them in good health and prosperity. Ever since, his daughter, Aminath Niha (Mariyam Afeefa) and Shiham spend time together and grew us best friends. On her father's deathbed, he wished both Shiham and Niha to marry each other which created an altercation between them. Shiham who is already in a relationship with Azu (Fathimath Fareela) agreed to marry Niha on a mutual understanding that their marriage is solely intended to please Niha's father and they will separate when he dies. As days pass by, Niha slowly feel herself being attracted to Shiham who is still in love with Azu. After Rasheed's funeral, Shiham decided to marry Azu without divorcing Niha since the latter is in a state of depression post her father's death. Complication arises when Shiham had to equally fulfill his responsibilities to both his wives.

## Cast

* Yoosuf Shafeeu as Ali Shiham
* Mariyam Afeefa as Aminath Niha
* Fathimath Fareela as Azu
* Ali Riyaz as Suja
* Fauziyya Hassan as Shareefa
* Koyya Hassan Manik as Abdul Rasheed
* Aishath Rasheedha as Azeeza
* Ibrahim Wisan as a camera-man (Special appearance)
* Ahmed Nimal as an advertisement director (Special appearance)

## Accolades

| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result |
| 2007 | Miadhu Crystal Award | Best Female Debut | Mariyam Afeefa | Won |
| 2007 | Miadhu Crystal Award | Best Original Song | Ibrahim Nifar for "Vaaloabi Engeynama" | Won |
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Film | Vaaloabi Engeynama | Won |
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Director | Ahmed Nimal | Won |
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Actor | Yoosuf Shafeeu | Won |
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Actress | Mariyam Afeefa | Won |
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ali Riyaz | Nominated |
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Fathimath Fareela | Won |
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Fauziyya Hassan | Nominated |
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Original Song | Ibrahim Nifar for "Vaaloabi Engeynama" | Won |
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Editing | Ali Musthafa | Won |
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Screenplay | Mahdi Ahmed | Won |
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Background Music | Ibrahim Nifar | Won |
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Audiography | Mahdi Ahmed, Ali Musthafa | Won |
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Choreography | Fathimath Fareela for "Annaashey" | Won |
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Costume Design | Naziya Ismail | Won |
| 2010 | Maldives Video Music Awards | Best Video Song | Abdul Faththaah for "Vaaloabi Engeynama" | Won |
| 2010 | Maldives Video Music Awards | Best Music Composition | Ibrahim Nifar for "Vaaloabi Engeynama" | Won |