Newsroom Maldives
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.
Kula Podcast Launched on 1 Aug 2019 by Nishan (@millzero) and Auraf, and now it has become Newsroom.mv production since 2025.
Contact: asknewsroom@gmail.com
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Kulture Inside : Art in American Ambassador’s residence in Malé - Embassies Exhibition - Malé
2026-01-24 13:59:00
This video offers a glimpse into the American Ambassador’s residence in Malé, where art becomes a bridge between nations. Featuring works by iconic American artists from historic seascapes to bold pop art the #exhibition reflects shared connections to the ocean, creativity, and cultural exchange. Curated through the U.S. Department of State’s Art in Embassies program, the collection highlights the depth of American art while celebrating the enduring ties between the United States and the #Maldives.
Kulture INSIDE EXHIBITION : RAAJJE
2026-01-24 13:40:52
Solo Art Exhibition by @baachy ,
dedicated to the loving memory of his father
Hassan Haleem
National Art Gallery
05th- 14th December 2025
Newsroom OPINION : Inclusive Maldives: Advancing Social Progress Through Accessibility
2026-01-24 13:35:11
Inclusive Maldives: Advancing Social Progress Through Accessibility
Muawiyath M. Didi (Muthu) @wheelchair.to.motorbike
Disability Advocate
The 2025 International Day of Persons with #Disabilities focuses on “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” This video highlights voices from the community as they reflect on what inclusion truly means in everyday life.
Newsroom OPINION : Gulper shark fishing
2026-01-24 13:28:17
The Fisheries Ministry has announced that gulper shark fishing will be permitted annually from December to June, easing the long-standing blanket ban on shark fishing in the Maldives. Under the new Management Plan, gulper shark fishing and its trade require a special license from the Ministry, with permits capped at a maximum of 40 vessels nationwide.
Kulture Interview - Actress Mariyam Majda - ALVADHAAU Film
2026-01-24 13:15:32
Darkrain Entertainment, a leading producer in the Maldivian film industry, is set to release its next film, "ALVADHAAU," on December 1st! The highly anticipated movie, directed by Ali Shifau (Chippe) and written by Shahudha Mahmood (Shahu), promises a compelling story of love, tragedy, and resilience.
The plot features a surprising twist: actress Mariyam Majda's character receives a marriage proposal from her real-life fiancé in the film. However, a tragic accident leaves her confined to a wheelchair, leading to the end of her relationship within the storyline.
The main cast includes talented stars like Mariyam Majoo, Sharaf Abdulla, Sheela Najeeb, and Mohamed (Daraa) Rasheed.
Get ready for this emotional journey! Mark your calendars for December 1st!
#Newsroommv #MustWatch #DarkrainEntertainment #MaldivianFilm #MaldiveCinema #Alvadhaau #maldives #maldivescinema9 w
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 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
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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
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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
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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 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