Moonisa Khaleel

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.

Discography

Films

Short films

Television

Non-film Songs

Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 20156th Gaumee Film Awards Best Female Playback Singer "Mausoom Hiyy" – Veeraana