{{Infobox film | name = Bos | image = Bos Film.jpg | caption = Official film poster | director = Aishath Rishmy | writer = | screenplay = Fathimath Nahula | producer = Fathimath Nahula | starring = Mariyam Azza<br/>Mohamed Yunaan<br/>Ibrahim Jihad<br/>Fathimath Azifa | cinematography = Hussain Adnan<br/>Mohamed Ishan | editing = Ravee Farooq | music = Fathuhulla Shakeel | studio = | distributor = Crystal Entertainment | released = {{Film date|2017|10|31}} | runtime = 186 minutes | country = Maldives | language = Dhivehi }}
'''''Bos''''' ({{Translation|''Kiss''}}) is a 2017 Maldivian romantic film directed by Aishath Rishmy. Produced by Fathimath Nahula under Crystal Entertainment, the film stars Mariyam Azza, Mohamed Yunaan, Ibrahim Jihad and Fathimath Azifa in pivotal roles. The film was released on 31 October 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/27507 |title=Last two shows of "Bos" |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=2 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326151830/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/27507 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |accessdate=26 March 2018}}</ref>
==Premise== Raaidh (Mohamed Yunaan), a smart IT technician and A professional hacker is dejected by his high-standard friend, June (Fathimath Azifa) who is in a romantic relationship with a wealthy young man, Maaish (Ibrahim Jihad). The latter's father (Ali Shameel) arranges Maaish's marriage with Ibaa (Mariyam Azza), the daughter of a family friend who lost his life recently and hires Raaidh to take care of Ibaa in her trauma. Maaish agrees to marry Ibaa for a personal gain while Raaidh accepts Shameel's offer to avenge on June. As days pass by, Raaidh and Ibaa slowly get attached towards each other.
In order to help Ibaa recover from trauma Raaidh take her to his island. There Raaidh's mother mistake Ibaa to be Raaidh's girlfriend and become happy thinking Raaidh is going to marry Ibaa. During the trip Raaidh and Ibaa developed feelings for each other but could not dare to express. When they returned Maaish proposed Ibaa for marriage and the eventually get married upsetting Raaidh.
After marriage Ibaa's health deteriorate and Raaidh came to the it was Maaish and his father who did this to her in order to gain her property. Raaidh decided to donate his liver which after a lot of complications become success and Raaidh unites with Ibaa
The film ends with Ibaa and Raaidh getting married and living a happily life with their child.
== Cast == * Mariyam Azza as Ibaa * Mohamed Yunaan as Raaidh * Ibrahim Jihad as Maaish * Fathimath Azifa as June * Ali Azim as Abo * Ali Shameel as Maish's father * Koyya Hassan Manik as Raaidh's father * Ahmed Shiyam as Zahid * Ashraf Mohamed as Dr. Aamir * Fathimath Ibrahim as Raaidh's mother * Ahmed Niyaz as Mahdi * Hussain Shadyaan Hassan as Doctor * Maria Teresa Pagano as Foreign Doctor
==Development== Initially, it was planned to commence filming in February.<ref name=Ramazan/> However, it was delayed to July due to reservation issues from the resort for the initial schedule.<ref name=Ramazan>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12582 |title=Nahula's "Bos" shooting to start post Ramazan |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=5 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328094909/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12582 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 March 2018 |accessdate=28 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> After finalizing the cast and locations, filming commenced on 13 June 2017.<ref name=cast>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/90603 |title=Cast final; shooting begins on 13 June |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Mujuthaba |first=Ahmed |date=2 June 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105090108/https://sun.mv/90603 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 January 2021 |accessdate=5 January 2021|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The majority of the scenes were shot in L. Reveries.<ref name=Ramazan/> In February 2017, it was confirmed that Mariyam Azza and Ibrahim Jihad will star in the film.<ref name=Ramazan/> After announcing the project, Nahula stated that, with ''Bos'' she will launch a "fresh face" to the industry and is "hunting for a director". On 8 March 2017, during the premier event of the film ''Vishka'', Nahula offered actress Aishath Rishmy to direct the film, which she accepted on 10 April 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/14155 |title=Nahula offered Rishmy to direct her film "Bos" |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=9 March 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328094909/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12582 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 March 2018 |accessdate=5 January 2021|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/15584 |title=Rishmy confirmed as the director of Bos |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=10 April 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105085608/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/15584 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 January 2021 |accessdate=5 January 2021|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Except for the lead actor, the rest of cast including Fathimath Azifa and Ali Azim were confirmed by the director on 2 June 2017.<ref name=cast/> On 8 July 2017, it was revealed that actor Mohamed Yunaan will make his debut in this film.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/20056 |title=New face and poster of Bos revealed |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=8 July 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105091120/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/20056 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 January 2021 |accessdate=5 January 2021|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
==Soundtrack== {{Track listing | all_writing = | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Mi Hiyy Edhey Goiy Nuvanee | music1 = Munaz Zubair | lyrics1 = Mausoom Shakir | extra1 = Hamoodh Ibrahim, Rafiyath Rameeza | length1 = 04:43 | title2 = Veyn Thakun Dhin Hithi Maazee | music2 = Ibrahim Zaid Ali | lyrics2 = Adam Haleem Adnan | extra2 = Shalabee Ibrahim, Mariyam Ashfa | length2 = 06:39 | title3 = Bos Dheyhaa Loabivey | music3 = Ismail Adheel | lyrics3 = Mausoom Shakir | extra3 = Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Aishath Maain Rasheed | length3 = 04:36 | note3 = | title4 = Mi Vaavaru | music4 = Ibrahim Zaid Ali | lyrics4 = Mausoom Shakir | extra4 = Ibrahim Zaid Ali | length4 = 04:59 | note4 = | title5 = Loabin Gos Bos Dheyn | music5 = Hussain Sobah | lyrics5 = Mausoom Shakir | extra5 = Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | length5 = 05:21 | note5 = | title6 = Hiyy Avas Vaa Goiyy Viyey | music6 = Fathuhullah Abdul Fathah | lyrics6 = Mausoom Shakir | extra6 = Ahmed Nabeel Mohamed | length6 = 03:54 | note6 = | title7 = Aharenge Hiyy Himeynvaan | music7 = Abdul Baasith | lyrics7 = Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | extra7 = Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | length7 = 05:16 | note7 = | title8 = Edhemey Rahumaiy | music8 = Ibrahim Zaid Ali | lyrics8 = Mausoom Shakir | extra8 = Ibrahim Zaid Ali | length8 = 05:06 | note8 = | total_length = 40:36 }}
== Release and reception == The poster of the film was unveiled on 8 July 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/91902 |title=Poster of Bos revealed |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Reehan |first=Mohamed |date=8 July 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105090845/https://sun.mv/91902 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 January 2021 |accessdate=5 January 2021|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The soundtrack album and trailer of the film was released on 8 September 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/94307 |title=Trailer of the film revealed |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Mujuthaba |first=Ahmed |date=7 September 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105091538/https://sun.mv/94307 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 January 2021 |accessdate=5 January 2021|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Initially, it was planned to release the film on 24 September 2017, but the premier date was pushed further a week as it clashes with the second term examination period.<ref name=ReleaseDate>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/23574 |title=Releasing of Bos delayed for a week |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=11 September 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105142709/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/23574 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 January 2021 |accessdate=5 January 2021|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The release date of the film was later finalized for 31 September 2017.<ref name=ReleaseDate/>
Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics. Aishath Fareeha from ''Sun'' applauded the work by director Aishath Rishmy for presenting a "predictable storyline from a stereotyped genre in an engaging manner" with commendable performances by Fathimath Azifa, Ibrahim Jihad and debutant Mohamed Yunaan. In a special mention Fareeha noted the comical role played by Ali Azim for saturating the film from being over-emotional.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/96538 |title=Bos: A must watch |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Fareeha |first=Aishath |date=2 November 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105090845/https://sun.mv/91902 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 January 2021 |accessdate=5 January 2021|df=dmy-all}}</ref> ''Avas'' in its film review criticized the film for its depressive nature and wrote: "Luckily, actors like Azifa, Jihad and Azim, with their brilliant performances, were able to save this titanic from sinking in an ocean of tears".<ref name=Bos>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/40675 |title=Trapped in the "kisses" of Yunaan |language=Divehi|work=Avas |date=14 November 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417171809/https://avas.mv/40675 |url-status=live |archivedate=17 April 2018 |accessdate=17 April 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Despite the mixed reviews, the film emerged as the highest grossing Maldivian film of 2017.<ref name="2017review">{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |title=2017: Is it a successful year for the film industry? |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=31 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326162251/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |accessdate=26 March 2018}}</ref>
==Accolades== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- !scope="col"| Award !scope="col"| Category !scope="col"| Recipient(s) and nominee(s) !scope="col"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row" rowspan="13" | 9th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ibrahim Jihad | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA9nom>{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/64429 |title=Nominations for 9th Dhivehi Film Awards |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=9 November 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200824150459/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/64429 |url-status=live |archivedate=24 August 2020 |accessdate=24 August 2020 }}</ref> |- | Best Supporting Actress | Fathimath Azifa | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | Best Original Song | Fathuhulla Abdul Fatthah for "Hiyy Avas Vaa Goiy" | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA9win>{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/73307 |title=Film Award: Vishak shines |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Sharaf |first=Aisha |date=16 November 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200824150729/https://avas.mv/73307 |url-status=live |archivedate=24 August 2020 |accessdate=24 August 2020 }}</ref> |- | Best Lyricist | Mausoom Shakir for "Hiyy Avas Vaa Goiy" | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA9win/> |- | rowspan="2"| Best Playback Singer – Male | Ahmed Nabeel Mohamed for "Hiyy Avas Vaa Goiy" | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA9win/> |- | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee for "Aharenge Hiyy Himeynvey" | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | Best Cinematography | Hussain Adnan, Mohamed Ishan | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA9nom/> |- |}
==References== {{Reflist|30em}}
Category:2017 films Category:Maldivian romance films Category:2017 romance films Category:2010s Dhivehi-language films Category:2017 Maldivian films