Moonisa Khaleel (6 November 1974) is a Maldivian playback singer.
Career Khaleel began singing at a young age while studying at Malé English School, often performing at Kresendo shows. After finishing her studies, she joined the Antaris band of Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu and featured in multiple albums including, Scope '90, Chance, Abaarana, Theeru, Hithuge Loabi, Han'dhaan, Moosun and the Galaxyge Therein series. After leaving the band in 2004, she transitioned to singing for films, television series and commercial albums. Her debut film song was featured in Fathimath Nahula's Zuleykha (2005), where she performed the song "Edhenee Thiya Loaiybaa Ufalaa", to the tune of "Gali Mein Aaj Chaand Nikla". Afterwards, she rendered popular songs including "Loabi Lee Oyaa" and "Theeye Hithugaa Mivaa Vindhakee" for the film Yoosuf, the title track of Karuna Vee Beyvafa and "Mausoomu Hiyy" for Veeraana for which she received a Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Female Playback Singer. Khaleel also performed popular theme tracks for Arifa Ibrahim's television series including Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun and Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees, as well as collaborating with Suneetha Ali for Magey Hithakee Hitheh Noon Hey? series and Hiyy Dheewaanaa album series.
Discography
Films Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)2005Zuleykha"Edhenee Thiya Loaiybaa Ufalaa"Mausoom ShakirSolo2006Vaaloabi Engeynama"Vaaloabi En'geynama" (Slow Version)Mohamed Abdul GhaneeSolo2008Yoosuf"Loabi Lee Oyaa"Mausoom ShakirMumthaz Moosa"Theeye Hithugaa Mivaa Vindhakee"Adam Haleem Adhnan2009Udhabaani"Hiyy Ufaavey Mireyge Haflaagaa" (Bonus Song)Ismail HuzamSoloKaruna Vee Beyvafa"Karuna Vee Beywafaa"Mohamed Abdul GhaneeMohamed Abdul GhaneeBaaraige Fas"Fenifaa Zuvaan Thibaayaa"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Mohamed Farhad2010Mi Hiyy Keekkuraanee?"Kairivelanthoa Kairi Kurey"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Abdul BaareeMaafeh Neiy"Loadhe Furigen Karuna Foodhey"Mohamed Abdul GhaneeSoloVeeraana"Mausoomu Hiyy"Adam Haleem AdhnanIbrahim Zaid Ali"Theeye Hithugaa Mivaa Vindhakee" (Bonus Song)Mumthaz MoosaVakinuvinama"Vakinuvinama" (Theme Song)Mohamed Abdul GhaneeSoloHeyonuvaane"Loabivaa Ey"Mausoom ShakirMumthaz Moosa2011Hiyy Yaara Dheefa"Thivee Beywafaa" (Version 2)Mohamed Abdul GhaneeMumthaz Moosa
Short films Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)2005Dheke Dhekeves 2"Kuranvee Dance"Adam Naseer IbrahimHassan Ilham2006Dheke Dhekeves 4"Jismaai Mey Thiya Lee Nolhaa"Adam Haleem AdhnanMumthaz Moosa2008Jinneenge Dharubaaru"Hiyy Ufaavey Mireyge Haflaagaa"Ismail HuzamSolo
Television Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)2005Kalaage Haqqugaa"Mooney Mooney" (Female Version)Ahmed ShakeebSolo2005Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun"Vairoalhiahves Sirrun" (Female Version)Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Solo2006Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees"Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees" (Theme Song)Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Solo2009Vakinuvaan Bunefaa Vaudheh Nuvanhey?"Vakinuvaan Bunefaa Vaudheh Nuvanhey" (Theme Song)Ibrahim Zaid Ali2010Magey Hithakee Hitheh Noon Hey?"Magey Hithakee Hitheh Noonhey" (Theme Song)Adam Haleem AdhnanIbrahim Zaid Ali"Hiyy Masthuvee Fenifaa Kalaa"Hassan Ilham
Non-film Songs Year Album/Single Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)1990Scope '90"Dhiruvaa Nishaaney Libidhaanebaa Ey"Abdulla AfeefSolo"Vee Dheyshe Hithaa Roohun Thedhekey""Maadhamaa Ufaaveri Edheyshey""Ma Dhuniyeyn Fanaavaaney"Abdulla Rasheedh 1991 Single"Hithugaa Dhorufaiy Hulhuvaaladhee" Solo1992Chance"Dhey Isnegun Ma Ruhey"Abdul RaoofGalaxyge Therein 3"Haasve Hiyy Molhivey"Abdul Raoof"Hureemey Hureemey Aadhe Dhaan"1993Galaxyge Therein 4"Hiyy Farudhaa Kureethoa"Abdul Raoof"Loa Meri Hiyy Ufaa"Ibrahim Shakeeb1994Galaxyge Therein 5"Loabi Oyaalaa Vaudhu Uvaalaa"Solo"Fini Hiyalugaa Han'dhuge Alivaa"Yoosuf MohamedfulhuAbdul Hannan Moosa Didi"Milkuveri Dheloa E Ohoranee"Solo1997Beyqaraar"Khiyaaluthah Kureveythee Ey"Solo2001Abaarana"Dheyshey Kalaa Beynumey Hithaa"Abdul Raoof"Ey Khiyaaleh Beynun"Imaadh IsmailTheeru"Vaaneythoa Belee Ey"Solo"Fennaanee Hayaathugaa""Hun Yageeney Zuvaan"2002Hithuge Loabi"Hen'dhunaa Haveeraa"Solo"Vakivaan Jehumun Rovenee Ey"Ibrahim Shakeeb2003Han'dhaan"Leygaa Hin'gaa"SoloQaumee Lava: Vol. 1"Mala Reethi Nalavi Rahthah"Solo 2004 Moosun"Abadhu Nufilaa Hithun"Abdul Raoof2005Ulhe Ulhefa"Eheevey Loabivaa Mithuraa"Adam Haleem AdhnanAbdulla Waheedh (Waddey)Yaa' Habeys"Kuranvee Dance"Adam Naseer IbrahimHassan Ilham2006Dhenves"Dheewaanaa Vedhanee Ey"Mohamed Abdul GhaneeMumthaz Moosa"Moonu Balaa Foohiveehey"Rusthulla IsmailAbdulla Waheedh (Waddey)"Vee Loabin Kohdheefi Ufaa"Hussain SobahHussain SobahHiyy Dheewaanaa 3"Beynunvey Adhu Ekugaa"Shareefa FakhryAbdul BaareeOh' Salhi"Jismaai Mey"Adam Haleem AdhnanMumthaz MoosaSingle"Fehi Mi Rivethi Qaumu Magey"Hussain Sobah2007Salaamey"Naazunee O Magey Naazunee"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Abdul Baaree2008Hiyy Dheewaanaa 4"Kairivelanthoa Kairi Kurey"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Abdul BaareeKalaa Haadha Loaiybey"Dhera Hiyy Vee Mithuraa Dhaathee Ey"Ahmed FalahMohamed Farhad2011Hiyy Dheewaanaa 5"Hiyy Masthuvee Fenifaa Kalaa"Hassan Ilham2013Hiyy Dheebalaa 3"Naazunee O Magey Naazunee"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Abdul BaareeHiyy Dheewaanaa 6"Masthee Loa Vee Hulhuvaashey"Hassan Jalaal
Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 20156th Gaumee Film Awards Best Female Playback Singer "Mausoom Hiyy" – Veeraana
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