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. Produced under Yaaraa Productions, the film stars Ali Seezan,

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in pivotal roles. The film was released on 11 October 2011. The film revolves around four young people from different social classes fall in love with partners who do not meet with their parents' approval. It also highlights a daughter's craving for her mother's affection and her mother's constant rejection of her.

Cast

* Ali Seezan as Isham *

as Anju *

as Nathasha *

as Anil *

as Nahidha

Soundtrack

Release and response

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'' (2002). Ahmed Nadheem from '' Haveeru'' wrote: "This is the most predictable Maldivian film I have watched so far. From the start to end, you can foretell the next scene, how its organized and so does the climax. ''Hiyy Yaara Dheefa'' is one boring-very much boring-Maldivian film I have watched". The film did not succeed financially, but performances were moderately acclaimed by critics.

Accolades

References

{{Reflist 2011 films Maldivian romantic drama films Yaaraa Productions films 2011 romantic drama films Dhivehi-language films