Kula Podcast by Newsroom.mv
Kula Podcast by Newsroom.mv
Conversations celebrating Maldivian art, culture, and life. Each episode explores what’s shaping the creative scene — from exhibitions and cinema to local and global stories. Beyond art, Kula dives into current affairs, innovation, and community life, highlighting voices that inspire change.
Launched on 1 Aug 2019 by Nishan (@millzero) and Auraf, and now a Newsroom.mv production since 2025.
Contact: asknewsroom@gmail.com
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Kulture Interview - Maa Emboo -Director of HIY KALAAYAH EDHEYTHEE – SEASON 2
2025-10-31 11:00:00
HIY KALAAYAH EDHEYTHEE – SEASON 2 is a Maldivian romantic family drama web series directed by Mohamed Aboobakuru (Maa Emboo). The series continues to explore themes of love, family, and relationships, weaving heartfelt narratives deeply rooted in Maldivian life and culture.A MediaNet Original Series, available on MediaNet Video Club, the show is produced by ME Productions, with cinematography, editing, and direction all handled by Mohamed Aboobakuru, showcasing his versatile and creative storytelling vision. Genre: Serial Drama / Romantic Family Drama Produced by: ME Productions Director, Editor & Cinematographer: Mohamed Aboobakuru Platform: MediaNet Originals / Maldivian Web Series
HIY KALAAYAH EDHEYTHEE – SEASON 2 is a Maldivian romantic family drama web series directed by Mohamed Aboobakuru (Maa Emboo). The series continues to explore themes of love, family, and relationships, weaving heartfelt narratives deeply rooted in Maldivian life and culture.A MediaNet Original Series, available on MediaNet Video Club, the show is produced by ME Productions, with cinematography, editing, and direction all handled by Mohamed Aboobakuru, showcasing his versatile and creative storytelling vision.Genre: Serial Drama / Romantic Family DramaProduced by: ME ProductionsDirector, Editor & Cinematographer: Mohamed AboobakuruPlatform: MediaNet Originals / Maldivian Web Series
Kulture Interview - Mohamed Naweez Saleem (Akku) - Adhulu dathil music album
2025-10-22 14:24:34
Adhulu Bathil is a music album composed by Mohamed Naweez Saleem (Akku) , blending soulful melodies with contemporary Maldivian sounds. The album captures emotion and reflection through its unique musical storytelling. It will be released on 28 October 2025 , available exclusively on Spotify and SoundCloud . Date: 15 Oct 2025 Produced by: Newsroom.mv Contact: asknewsroom@gmail.com
Adhulu Bathil is a music album composed by Mohamed Naweez Saleem (Akku), blending soulful melodies with contemporary Maldivian sounds.
The album captures emotion and reflection through its unique musical storytelling. It will be released on 28 October 2025, available exclusively on Spotify and SoundCloud.
Date: 15 Oct 2025
Produced by: Newsroom.mv
Contact: asknewsroom@gmail.com
Kulture Interview - Mr. Ahmed Azmeen (Baachy) - Art exhibition, “Makkah”
2025-10-14 20:03:30
Newsroom. mv Kulture Interview - Mr. Ahmed Azmeen (Baachy) - Art exhibition, “Makkah” hmed Azmee, known as Baachy, is a self-taught, nationally recognised Maldivian artist and recipient of the National Award in Fine Arts. His latest solo exhibition, Makkah, presented by MUSE at the National Art Gallery from 3–13 July 2025, marks a powerful shift in his artistic direction. Featuring 19 symbolic works created over three months, the exhibition explores themes of faith, identity, and introspection, highlighting Baachy’s continued evolution and bold presence in the Maldivian contemporary art scene. Produced by: Ali Nishan (Millzero) Date: 5 July 2025 Contact: asknewsroom@gmail.com
Newsroom. mv Kulture Interview - Mr. Ahmed Azmeen (Baachy) - Art exhibition, “Makkah”
hmed Azmee, known as Baachy, is a self-taught, nationally recognised Maldivian artist and recipient of the National Award in Fine Arts.
His latest solo exhibition, Makkah, presented by MUSE at the National Art Gallery from 3–13 July 2025, marks a powerful shift in his artistic direction. Featuring 19 symbolic works created over three months, the exhibition explores themes of faith, identity, and introspection, highlighting Baachy’s continued evolution and bold presence in the Maldivian contemporary art scene.
Produced by: Ali Nishan (Millzero)
Date: 5 July 2025
Contact: asknewsroom@gmail.com
Kulture Interview - Mr. Abdulla Faiz - solo art exhibition, “Ihusaas.”
2025-10-14 13:45:14
Welcome to Newsroom.mv Today on our Newsroom Kulture Series , we feature Mr. Abdulla Faiz and his solo art exhibition, “Ihusaas.” Produced by: Ali Nishan (Millzero) Originally Published Date: 13 September 2025 Contact: asknewsroom@gmail.com
Welcome to Newsroom.mv
Today on our Newsroom Kulture Series, we feature Mr. Abdulla Faiz and his solo art exhibition, “Ihusaas.”
Produced by: Ali Nishan (Millzero)
Originally Published Date: 13 September 2025
Contact: asknewsroom@gmail.com
Kula Podcast EP16: Mohamed Hamdhoon, talks about journalism in Maldives and his formula to great writing.
2021-06-05 14:12:07
On this episode: -
Mohamed Hamdhoon (Managing Editor at @AdhadhuMV, President @mjamaldive. Formerly @haveeru, @mihaarunews. Ex MBR media council. Journalism award winner. B.A, M.A in Journalism. ) An award winning journalist talks about journalism in Maldives. His well researched historical writing has been an inspiration to the community and he speaks in detail about researching for great writing.
He also talks about how things goes inside the newsroom.
Articles written by Hamdhoon:
"އަސްރު ދިޔައީ ގެއްލިގެން": ހިތުގެ ހިމަނާރާ ކުޅެލި!
އެކުއެކީ އަވަހާރަވި ސިއްތި އާއި ހާލިދު: އާދަޔާ ޚިލާފު ލޯތްބެއް!
ސައިކުރާ ނައީމްގެ "މަންމަ": ކަރުނައިން ލޯ ތެންމާލި، އަސަރުން ހިތް ރޮއްވާލި
30 އަހަރު ކުރިން މިއަދު: ޖީލެއް ބިނާކުރެއްވި އުސްތާޒެއްގެ ވަކިވު ން!
އިބްރާހިމް ދީދީ: ބާރުވެރިކަން، އިންގިލާބު އަދި އަރުވާލުން!
Note: This podcast was recorded on 27 Dec 2020, Sorry to all the listern for uploading this episode so late.
Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist
Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist
As your host, Nishan & Auraf (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com)
Language : Dhivehi & English
Total Length: 39m 9s
Recorded : 27 December 2020
On this episode: -
Mohamed Hamdhoon (Managing Editor at @AdhadhuMV, President @mjamaldive. Formerly @haveeru, @mihaarunews. Ex MBR media council. Journalism award winner. B.A, M.A in Journalism. ) An award winning journalist talks about journalism in Maldives. His well researched historical writing has been an inspiration to the community and he speaks in detail about researching for great writing.
He also talks about how things goes inside the newsroom.
Articles written by Hamdhoon:
"އަސްރު ދިޔައީ ގެއްލިގެން": ހިތުގެ ހިމަނާރާ ކުޅެލި!
އެކުއެކީ އަވަހާރަވި ސިއްތި އާއި ހާލިދު: އާދަޔާ ޚިލާފު ލޯތްބެއް!
ސައިކުރާ ނައީމްގެ "މަންމަ": ކަރުނައިން ލޯ ތެންމާލި، އަސަރުން ހިތް ރޮއްވާލި
30 އަހަރު ކުރިން މިއަދު: ޖީލެއް ބިނާކުރެއްވި އުސްތާޒެއްގެ ވަކިވުން!
އިބްރާހިމް ދީދީ: ބާރުވެރިކަން، އިންގިލާބު އަދި އަރުވާލުން!
Note: This podcast was recorded on 27 Dec 2020, Sorry to all the listern for uploading this episode so late.
Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist
Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist
As your host, Nishan & Auraf (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com)
Language : Dhivehi & English
Total Length: 39m 9s
Recorded : 27 December 2020
Kula Podcast EP15: Manaal talks about cultural tourism / Maldivian music - Part 1
2021-05-16 19:15:50
On this episode: -
When i first saw Manaal he was doing very interesting visuals with colored wax, oil and water for a concert backstage, this was almost 10 years ago. Most people know him as DJ Manaal / Mo / @autonomoto r. He has been doing lot in different creative areas and specially he is a great electronic music producer in Maldives.
Manaal is currently stationed mixing and producing his music in Noonu Atoll Cheval Blanc Randheli Island. He talks about being stationed in a resort island, cultural tourism and Maldivian music.
Recently Ethos.av , an audiovisual collective that he is part of was showcased as the feature label on Aneesha kotwani's show on the BBC asia network. The show is a exploration of contemporary sounds of south asia. This episode is focused on Maldives and Nepal.
Band camp : https://ethosav.bandcamp.com/
Sound cloud : https://soundcloud.com/ethosav
Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist
Autonomotor, Ibbe, Affan - Chops for free
Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist
As your host, Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com )
Language : Dhivehi & English
Total Length: 22m 44s
Recorded : 30 April 2021 * bro mistake in audio :)
On this episode: -
When i first saw Manaal he was doing very interesting visuals with colored wax, oil and water for a concert backstage, this was almost 10 years ago. Most people know him as DJ Manaal / Mo / @autonomotor. He has been doing lot in different creative areas and specially he is a great electronic music producer in Maldives.
Manaal is currently stationed mixing and producing his music in Noonu Atoll Cheval Blanc Randheli Island. He talks about being stationed in a resort island, cultural tourism and Maldivian music.
Recently Ethos.av, an audiovisual collective that he is part of was showcased as the feature label on Aneesha kotwani's show on the BBC asia network. The show is a exploration of contemporary sounds of south asia. This episode is focused on Maldives and Nepal.
Band camp : https://ethosav.bandcamp.com/
Sound cloud : https://soundcloud.com/ethosav
Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist
Autonomotor, Ibbe, Affan - Chops for free
Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist
As your host, Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com)
Language : Dhivehi & English
Total Length: 22m 44s
Recorded : 30 April 2021 * bro mistake in audio :)
Kula Podcast EP14: Ahmed Naaif ( Managing Editor Sun Online ) Talks about journalism content in Maldives media.
2021-04-26 22:36:37
Ahmed Naaif Managing Editor @sunbrk | SG @mjamaldives | Contributor @noonudaily | Co-Founder @avasmv talks about media in maldives.
On this podcast he has highlighted on freedom of press in maldives. His opinion on future of digital and traditional journalism, current media related content and what needs to be improve in our society.
Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist
Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist
As your hosts Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com )
Language : Dhivehi & English
Length : 29 mins : 20 sec
Recorded : 25 April 2021
Ahmed Naaif Managing Editor @sunbrk | SG @mjamaldives | Contributor @noonudaily | Co-Founder @avasmv talks about media in maldives.
On this podcast he has highlighted on freedom of press in maldives. His opinion on future of digital and traditional journalism, current media related content and what needs to be improve in our society.
Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist
Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist
As your hosts Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com)
Language : Dhivehi & English
Length : 29 mins : 20 sec
Recorded : 25 April 2021
Kula Podcast EP13: "Thadhu" Shamaan talks about Maliku Dathuru on Baiskoaf
2021-02-02 12:10:51
Sham'aan Shakir freelance video producer / Multimedia and journalism lecturer at Faculty of Arts (Maldives National University) talks about “ Maliku Dhathuru ” on Baiskoafu Ap p.
As Shamaan talks about the production of Maliku Dhathuru which was recorded on Late 2016 and air on mid 2020.
Sorry about the poor audio quality.
Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist
Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist
As your hosts, Auraf and Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com )
Language : Dhivehi & English
Length : 22 mins : 47 sec
Recorded : 20 June 2020
Sham'aan Shakir freelance video producer / Multimedia and journalism lecturer at Faculty of Arts (Maldives National University) talks about “Maliku Dhathuru” on Baiskoafu App.
As Shamaan talks about the production of Maliku Dhathuru which was recorded on Late 2016 and air on mid 2020.
Sorry about the poor audio quality.
Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist
Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist
As your hosts, Auraf and Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com)
Language : Dhivehi & English
Length : 22 mins : 47 sec
Recorded : 20 June 2020
Kula Podcast EP12: "Thadhu" Limited series by Madhoship Maldives
2020-12-20 18:54:22
On this episode: -
Young filmmaker Shamin Nizam and Ravee Farooq is on this podcast talking about their latest project, Covid 19 Related limited series called "THADHU".
This 3 part web series is produced in association with Health Emergency Operations Centre, UNICEF Maldives & HPA.
Starring Ravee Farooq, Aisha Ail, Nathasha Jaleel, Aishath Rishmy, Ali Farooq & Mariyam Haleem.
Thadhu a maldivian based story written and directed by Shaim, director of photography Shahaamin Ali, assistant director Reesham Haris, sound engineer Alfaf Shakir, production Design Arif Abdullah and Ahmed Imad goes deep into Lockdown , new-normal and the outbreak in Male’ city. Perceptions and consequences through the eyes of three people as mentioned on Madhoship Maldives youtube channel.
Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist
Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist
As your hosts, Auraf and Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com )
Language : Dhivehi & English
Length : 49 mins : 29 sec
Recorded : 8 December 2020
On this episode: -
Young filmmaker Shamin Nizam and Ravee Farooq is on this podcast talking about their latest project, Covid 19 Related limited series called "THADHU".
This 3 part web series is produced in association with Health Emergency Operations Centre, UNICEF Maldives & HPA.
Starring Ravee Farooq, Aisha Ail, Nathasha Jaleel, Aishath Rishmy, Ali Farooq & Mariyam Haleem.
Thadhu a maldivian based story written and directed by Shaim, director of photography Shahaamin Ali, assistant director Reesham Haris, sound engineer Alfaf Shakir, production Design Arif Abdullah and Ahmed Imad goes deep into Lockdown , new-normal and the outbreak in Male’ city. Perceptions and consequences through the eyes of three people as mentioned on Madhoship Maldives youtube channel.
Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist
Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist
As your hosts, Auraf and Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com)
Language : Dhivehi & English
Length : 49 mins : 29 sec
Recorded : 8 December 2020
Kula Podcast Opinion EP1: The Maldivian Idol Mechanism
2020-06-16 01:16:23
On this episode we research and talk about how the art community in Maldives could survive this pandemic and gain a better livelihood in the close future by using successful mechanism used in Maldivian idol . On this episode we have referred the speech given by PSM MD Mr Ibrahim Khaleel on Maldivian idol season 1 finale (5 May 2016).
We look at the survey done by Maldivian broadcasting commission called broadcast public survey from 2013. This survey conducted talks about TV/ radio content, local content and public opinion based on the survey. And also we look into public service media law of maldives and how this law can help our creative community.
Also we have referred to Mr Murad Hassan's part of employees dialog webinar, which was conducted by National federation of Maldivian employers on the topic tailoring a new reality: employers dialog (3 June 2020). He talks about tourism marketing and Maldives.
We invited 5 local artists to talk on their views and opinion.
Fashion designer : Angel Shujau - Famushu,
Fashion designer: Aishath Shiffza - Shif Couture,
Filmmaker : Shamin Nizam at Madhoship,
Fine Art Artist : Hussain Ihfal - Iphpha
Motion graphics designer : Mauroof Ibrahim
Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
Maintain social distancing. Wear mask. Be healthy, Be strong.
Intro : Mayhem : Ian Post - Artlist
Back Music : Gradient : Null : Veshza - Artlist
As your host, you can always locate me nishan@millzero visit millzero.com
Language : Dhivehi & English
Length : 28 mins : 23 sec
Published : 16 June 2020
On this episode we research and talk about how the art community in Maldives could survive this pandemic and gain a better livelihood in the close future by using successful mechanism used in Maldivian idol . On this episode we have referred the speech given by PSM MD Mr Ibrahim Khaleel on Maldivian idol season 1 finale (5 May 2016).
We look at the survey done by Maldivian broadcasting commission called broadcast public survey from 2013. This survey conducted talks about TV/ radio content, local content and public opinion based on the survey. And also we look into public service media law of maldives and how this law can help our creative community.
Also we have referred to Mr Murad Hassan's part of employees dialog webinar, which was conducted by National federation of Maldivian employers on the topic tailoring a new reality: employers dialog (3 June 2020). He talks about tourism marketing and Maldives.
We invited 5 local artists to talk on their views and opinion.
Fashion designer : Angel Shujau - Famushu,
Fashion designer: Aishath Shiffza - Shif Couture,
Filmmaker : Shamin Nizam at Madhoship,
Fine Art Artist : Hussain Ihfal - Iphpha
Motion graphics designer : Mauroof Ibrahim
Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
Maintain social distancing. Wear mask. Be healthy, Be strong.
Intro : Mayhem : Ian Post - Artlist
Back Music : Gradient : Null : Veshza - Artlist
As your host, you can always locate me nishan@millzero visit millzero.com
Language : Dhivehi & English
Length : 28 mins : 23 sec
Published : 16 June 2020