Noontha? Explained

Director:	Ahmed Iqbal & Naaisha Nashid
Music:	Paighde
Country:	Maldives
Language:	Divehi
Num Seasons:	1
Num Episodes:	6
Cinematography:	Ibrahim Moosa Mohamed Aiman
Editor:	Rafhan Shareef

Noontha? is a Maldivian anthology web series written and directed by Ahmed Iqbal & Naaisha Nashid.^[1] ^[2] The first episode titled "Rules & Regulations" was released on 22 December 2021 and stars Nuzuhath Shuaib, Ahmed Asim and Adhuham Layaal Qasim in main roles. The series where characters break the fourth wall, narrates the modern relationship of a love triangle.^[3] The second segment titled "Bits & Pieces" was written and directed by Naaisha Nashid which revolves around a professional interior designer, played by Washiya Mohamed was released on 30 January 2022.^[4]

Cast

Main

Rules & Regulations

Nuzuhath Shuaib as Sana
Ahmed Asim as Sanim
Adhuham Layaal Qasim as Ijaz

Bits & Pieces

Washiya Mohamed as Zeeshan
Mohamed Vishal as Hassan
Ahmed Sharif as Amru
Ibrahim Farhad as Siraj
Shimal Hameed as Raaid

Guest

Rules & Regulations

Nathasha Jaleel
Aminath Shuha as Raina
Aminath Silna as Sheena
Aishath Shahufa
Mohamed Vishal
Shera Adam
Mohamed Shivaz as Ijaz's colleague
Aminath Shaanaa Saeedh as Ijaz's colleague
Muneez Ibrahim as Sana's crew
Ali Nadheeh as Sana's crew
Khadheeja Fainan as Sana's crew
Mohamed Aiman as Sana's crew
Aktar as Sana's crew

Bits & Pieces

Fathimath Myeha as Shiu
Aisha Ali as Amru's friend

Release and reception

The first episode of the series was released on 22 December 2021, to positive reviews from critics.^[5] Favoring the presentation of development of the episode Dho? applauded Ahmed Iqbal for his representation of modern love and breaking the stereotyped melodrama, which Maldivians are most familiar with.^[3]

Notes and References

News: "Noontha?" coming to Baiskoafu . Divehi . MuniAvas . Abdullah . Saajid . 2 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211211092818/https://www.muniavas.com/38689 . live . 11 December 2021 . 11 December 2021 . dmy-all.
News: "Noontha?" - a good difference . Divehi . Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 2 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220415053100/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/99788 . live . 15 April 2022 . 14 January 2022 . dmy-all.
News: Isn't this what love is? . Divehi . Dho? . 15 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220114190923/https://dho.mv/music/100017 . live . 14 January 2022 . 14 January 2022 . dmy-all.
News: Second episode of "Noontha?" dedicated to Washiya . Divehi . Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 9 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220415050445/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/100109 . live . 15 April 2022 . 15 April 2022 . dmy-all.
News: An end to your wait: Noontha? to release this month . Divehi . CNM . Musthafa . Mohamed . 12 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220415050445/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/100109 . live . 15 April 2022 . 15 April 2022 . dmy-all.