Maleeha Waheed
Maleeha Waheed is a Maldivian film actress.
Career
In 2016, Waheed made her film debut in Hussain Munawwar's Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee alongside Aminath Rishfa and Ahmed Azmeel.[1] Critics gave the film bad reviews and considered her performance as Laila, to be "boring" while criticising the character development.[2] Despite the negative reviews, the film did average business at the end of its run.[3] At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards Waheed received a nomination for Best Female Debut award.[4] Her next release of the year was Ali Seezan-directed romantic film Vafaatheri Kehiveriya.[5] The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics.[6] Similar sentiments being echoed as to her previous work, Nadheem severely criticised her "weak portrayal" of the character and "bad dialogue delivery".[6] Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed Baiveriyaa (2016), a comedy film featuring an ensemble cast was her second release of the year.[7] The film revolves around an aspiring actress who flees from her family to pursue a career in the film industry and the suspicions and confusions that arise.[8] Upon release the film was positively received by critics. Nazim Hassan of Avas applauded the comical timing of the characters and mentioned that Waheed showed "improvements from her earlier work".[9] The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldive films of the year.[10]
In 2018, Waheed appeared in Mariyam Moosa's directorial debut romantic film Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah.[11] The entire film was shot in Sri Lanka.[12] It was moderately received by critics; Aminath Lubaa reviewing from Sun praised the music and story of the film though she opined the performance from the actors including Waheed, could have been better.[13] In May 2018, it was premiered in Sri Lanka, and played two housefull shows at Mount Lavinia Cinema.[14]
Controversy
On 27 August 2019, Waheed was accused and charged of diamorphine trafficking.[15] On 11 August 2022, Criminal Court finds the actress not guilty of the charge due to insufficient evidence to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.[15]
Filmography
Feature film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee | Laila | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Female Debut | [2][4] |
| 2016 | Vafaatheri Kehiveriya | Nuzu | [6] | |
| 2016 | Baiveriyaa | Iwrisha | [9] | |
| 2018 | Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah | Leen | ||
| 2019 | Maamui | Gym member | Special appearance | [16] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Badhalu | Reena | Main role; Episode: "Engaged" | [17] |
| 2023 | Yaaraa | D | Recurring role | [18] |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Female Debut | Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee | Nominated | [4] |
References
- ^ "Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee's First show full, Tickets available at four spots" (in Divehi). Sun. 26 February 2016. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (6 April 2016). "The actual reason of "Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee"" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ Jaishan, Ahmed (5 March 2016). "Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee premiered to a positive response" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ a b c Adhushan, Ahmed (12 December 2017). "8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ Maahaa, Aishath (9 April 2016). ""Vafaatheriya Kehiveriya" is almost complete: Seezan" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ^ a b c Nadheem, Ahmed (5 June 2016). ""Vafaatheriya Kehiveriya" is not bad: Here is the reason behind its failure" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (14 December 2016). "Last film of the year, "Baiveriyaa" releasing today". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (3 January 2017). "Two shows of "Baiveriya" screening at olympus this week". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ a b Hassan, Nazim (17 December 2016). "Baiveriyaa: A fun and entertaining film". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (2 January 2017). "What was the best film of last year?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (23 November 2017). ""Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" might turn out to be a beautiful romantic film". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (24 March 2018). "A new teaser of "Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" released". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ Luba, Aminath (21 April 2018). ""Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" review; a film for lovers". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ Waheed, Thahaarath Mohamed (11 May 2018). "Two housefull shows of "Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" showed in Lanka". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ a b Mohamed, Naizak (12 August 2022). "Criminal Court finds actress Mal not guilty on drug trafficking charge". Sun. Archived from the original on 13 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (11 April 2018). "Maamui's shooting to commences post Ramazan". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (14 October 2022). "Fareela's "Badhal" available for streaming through Baiskoafu". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ Latheef, Alim Abdul (25 April 2023). "No space for criticizing; Yaaraa deserves a 100". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
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