Maafkuraashey is a Maldivian television series written by Abdul Faththaah and directed by Amila Adam. It stars Niuma Mohamed, Moosa Zakariyya and Mariyam Nazima in pivotal roles. The series also starts Fauziyya Hassan, Koyya Hassan Manik, Ahmed Saeed and Zeenath Abbas while Mariyam Nisha also stars in a brief role.
The series follow Moosa as his marriage to the gentle and devoted Niuma unravels due to his affair with Nazima, exposing a destructive love triangle driven by betrayal, obsession, and the consequences of his inability to change. The series consisting of total ten episodes was released on 11 November 1999 and concluded on 23 January 2000.
Premise The story centers on Moosa’s turbulent relationships with Niuma and Nazima, revealing his inability to remain faithful or emotionally responsible. After marrying Niuma, Moosa initially appears settled. However, his old habits resurface when he becomes involved with Nazima, a new colleague whose growing attraction to him fuels jealousy and tension. As Niuma becomes pregnant, she senses Moosa’s emotional withdrawal and growing closeness to Nazima, leaving her increasingly anxious and heartbroken.
Nazima’s fixation on Moosa deepens, while Moosa dismisses the affair as insignificant, refusing to acknowledge the damage it causes. Niuma endures the betrayal in silence, attempting to save her marriage and even confronting Nazima directly, but her efforts fail. Moosa ultimately chooses Nazima, divorcing Niuma and shattering her life. His decision strains his relationship with his parents and leads him into a difficult and conflict-filled life with Nazima.
Cast and characters Main Moosa Zakariyya as Moosa Niuma Mohamed as Niuma Mariyam Nazima as Nazima Ahmed Saeed as Saeed Koyya Hassan Manik as Hassan Fauziyya Hassan as Fauziyya Mariyam Haleem as Mariyam; sister of Niuma
Recurring Zeenath Abbas as Zeenath Ihusaana as Ihusaana Mariyam Nisha as Mary; wife of Saeed Shiriyan as Shiriyan; a friend of Saeed and husband of Ihusaana Afnaan as baby Afnaan Moomina as Moonty; Niuma's friend
Guest Ismail Wajeeh as Moosa's boss (Episode 2) Aminath Rasheedha as Mary's mother (Episode 5) Haajara Abdul Kareem as Haajara; Nazima's mother (Episode 8) Hassan Afeef as Doctor (Episode 9)
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Soundtrack
Release and reception The first episode of the series was released on 11 November 1999. It received mainly positive reviews from critics, who praised the script by Abdul Faththaah, the direction by Amila Adam, and the performances of the lead actors—Moosa Zakariyya, Niuma Mohamed, and Mariyam Nazima—as well as the supporting cast, including a cameo appearance by Mariyam Nisha. The scene in which Zakariyya leaves Mohamed after divorcing her was one of the highlights of the series.
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