Niuma Mohamed
Niuma Mohamed | |
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| Born | 20 October 1977 |
| Nationality | Maldivian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
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| Partner | Ali Seezan |
| Children | 1 |
Niuma Mohamed (pronounced [nɪʊˈmaː mʊɦəmːəɖʱ]; 20 October 1977) is a Maldivian film actress, director and producer. The highest-paid actress in Maldives, Mohamed is the recipient of several awards, including two Gaumee Film Awards, four Maldives Film Awards; holding the record of collecting all the three Maldives Film Awards for Best Actress. She features in listings of the nation's most popular personalities. In 2011, the Government of Maldives honoured her with the National Award of Recognition.
Mohamed was born in Vaadhoo and raised in Male'. After completing eighth standard education, she drops out of school and joined a Taxi Centre where a customer; a producer of Television Maldives offered her to make her career debut with the drama series Hithi Thajuribaa (1995). Despite some criticism, she soon received several offers and starred in the horror film Fathis Handhuvaru (1997), which proved to be a breakthrough for Mohamed. She then played several horror films including Zalzalaa (2000), Ginihila (2003), Dhonkamana (2003), Sandhuravirey 2 (2004) and Handhu Keytha (2005). Mohamed received her first Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress in 2007 with her portrayal of the tolerant second wife in Kalaayaanulaa (2003).
She was later noted for her portrayal of a devoted wife, in Hiyani (2006), a school teacher in Fathimath Nahula's highest-grossing film Yoosuf (2008) and Hiyy Rohvaanulaa (2008), all of them result in Gaumee Film Award nominations for Best Actress. She was established as the most prominent leading actress of Maldivian cinema in 2010 with the film Niuma (2010) which marks her directorial debut and she was bestowed with her second Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress along with a nomination as Best Director while winning both the awards at 2nd Maldives Film Awards. The success was continued with the family dramas Maafeh Neiy (2010), Sazaa (2011), Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen (2012), Dhilakani (2013) and Aadheys (2014). Marking her twenty years long career, in 2017, she announced her retirement in acting and released the psychological horror thriller Nivairoalhi (2019)–produced by Mohamed–as her last on-screen film.
Early life
Mohamed was born on 20 October 1977 in GDh. Vaadhoo.[1] The youngest among her six siblings, she grew up with more freedom than her brothers and sisters.[2] As a child she spends most of her evenings cycling with three friends of her age.[2] A die-hard of fan of Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Aamir Khan and Kajol, she frequently listens to Voice of Maldives and watches Bollywood films which inspired her in acting and growing interest in the film industry.[2] Having no sense of makeup and styling, she used to tie up her hair and dresses as the like of Fathimath Rameeza, a veteran Maldivian actress, and watched the song of Amitabh Bachchan learning to lip sync to the audio.[2]
Mohamed first attended Maafannu Madharusa and she calls her experience in the school as "joyous ride" by participating in extra-curricular activities and stage shows.[2] She then enrolled to EPS and completed eighth standard schooling with no further intention to studying, reasoning an "unfortunate incident that happened in the family".[2] In 1993, Mohamed joined Villimale' Office as her first job.[1] The next year, she joined a Taxi Centre and four months later, she was called by Mariyam Shauqee, a producer of Television Maldives, praising her voice and offered to act in one of her films. At the age of seventeen years, she made her career debut with Shaugee's television drama series Hithi Thajuribaa (1995) alongside Ali Shameel, Aminath Rasheedha and Arifa Ibrahim.[1] Based on the novel Avaamendhuru published by Aishath Neena, Mohamed played the role of an islander who romantically links up with the house-owner.[1] She later joined a class to complete her GCE Ordinary Level exam but rather "evaded" for a film shooting, using the money she saved up for her exam fee.[2]
Career
1995–2002: Early releases
Once her talent was recognized with Hithi Thajuribaa, Mohamed was offered several other films.[1] She first acted in the film Badhal (1996) though her first film release was Hagu Anbi (1995).[1] In the former, she starred alongside Hamid Ali, Hussain Sobah and Waleedha Waleed while playing the role Shiuna, a charismatic and intelligent teenage girl of a wealthy businessman who is being duped in a series of events caused due to a misunderstanding by a "non-existent" twins.[3] At 1997 Aafathis Awards awards ceremony, Mohamed was bestowed with Best Actress, Best Dance and Best Performer of the year award.[4] The same year, she starred opposite Arifa Ibrahim, Abdul Raheem and Ibrahim Visan in Mohamed Rasheed's Hifehettumeh Neiy Karuna where she played the role of Thasneem, an orphan who has been mistreated and abused by her adopted mother.[5] This was followed by the Yoosuf Rafeeu's comedy film Nibu (1996), an unofficial remake of Gulzar's Bollywood comedy film Angoor (1982), which focuses on two pairs of identical twins separated at birth and how their lives go haywire when they meet in adulthood.[6]
Easa Shareef's horror film Fathis Handhuvaru (1997), starred opposite Reeko Moosa Manik was proved to be a breakthrough for Mohamed.[7] The film tells a conflicting love story of a married young woman who falls in love with a ghost and the consequences when her family expands from either side.[8] She played the iconic character Zoona, the fearless lady who has been trapped in the powers of a ghost.[7] The film is celebrated as the most successful Maldivian film with the highest number of shows screened upon release.[9] It was also widely appreciated by the critics and was considered to be the "all time favorite" Maldivian film.[7] Also, she starred opposite Reeko Moosa Manik, Hassan Afeef and Mariyam Nazima in Easa Shareef-directed Emme Fahu Dhuvas (1997) where she played the devious woman who sunders her best-friend's upcoming marriage by creating false accusation and staging misleading impressions.[7] The following year, she played the role of Mary, a devoted wife desperately seeking affection from her husband in Abdul Faththaah's television drama series Dhoapatta (1998).[10] Starring alongside Mohamed Shavin, Sheela Najeeb and Jamsheedha Ahmed, the series centers on unrequited love and complications of a relationship within and beyond marriage.[11] Her collaboration with Faththaah was repeated the same year with another romantic drama series, Aisha where she played the helpful friend of a young woman suffering from an abusive marriage.[12]
In 1999, Mohamed played Fazlee Shareef, an unattractive fun-loving tomboy, who later transforms into a feminine and beautiful girl, and is secretly in love with her best friend, in Hussain Adil's romance Hiyy Halaaku (1999).[13] The plot combines two love triangles set years apart. The first half covers friends on a college campus, while the second tells the story of a widower's young daughter who tries to reunite her dad with his old friend.[14] The film was an unofficial remake of Karan Johar's romantic drama film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji in the lead role.[15]
Amjad Ibrahim-directed Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib, starring Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Jamsheedha Ahmed and Arifa Ibrahim was released in 2000.[16] The film revolves around a woman who has been mistreated by her step-mother and forced into a marriage she disapproves.[17] Mohamed played the role of Dhiyana, the caring friend of Julia, played by Jamsheedha Ahmed.[16] It was followed by year's most successful Maldivian film, Ahmed Nimal's horror classic Zalzalaa (2000) where Mohamed portrays the character Shiuna Ibrahim, an innocent and amenable young lady who married a divorcee.[18] The film follows a man who lost his life and endangering his whole family while being lured by a female spirit sent off to complete an unfulfilled prophecy.[19]
In 2001, Mohamed starred as an aspiring model and an obsessive lover in Aslam Rasheed's romantic thriller film Dheevaanaa which was an unofficial remake of Ram Gopal Varma's romantic thriller Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2001) starring Urmila Matondkar, Fardeen Khan and Sonali Kulkarni.[20] The film narrates the story of a woman who falls in love with an already married photographer and sets out to get what she wants, no matter what the consequences may be.[5] The same year she worked in Aishath Ali Manik's Hiiy Edhenee (2001) which was an unofficial remake of Dharmesh Darshan's romantic film Dhadkan (2000) starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Shilpa Shetty in the lead role.[21] Cast opposite Ali Seezan, Sheela Najeeb and Assad Shareef, Mohamed played the role of Leena, the partner of a wealthy businessman who secretly loved him for a long time.[22]
2003–05: Setback with horror films
Niuma collaborated with Easa Shareef once again for another horror film Ginihila (2003) alongside Ali Seezan, Mariyam Nisha and Reeko Moosa Manik, playing the role of Suhana, a mentally unstable young girl who commits suicide when her boyfriend rebuked her demand to leave his wife for her.[23][24] The film narrates the story of a young couple who decided to spend a romantic break to save their crumbling marriage and how events take a sinister turn when the wife experiences supernatural incidence which has her husband involvement in it.[23] The film is an unofficial remake of Vikram Bhatt's Indian horror film Raaz (2002) featuring Bipasha Basu, Dino Morea, Malini Sharma and Ashutosh Rana which itself is an unofficial adaptation of What Lies Beneath.[25] She next worked with Amjad Ibrahim for his romantic horror film Dhonkamana (2003) which depicts the romantic relationship between a young man (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu) and an old woman (played by Fauziyya Hassan).[26] Featuring Hassan, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Sheereen Abdul Wahid, Amira Ismail and Aminath Rasheedha, the film received mainly negative reviews from critics though its inclusion of the theme portraying the relationship between a couple with a large age group was appraised.[27]
Her most successful release of the year was Fathimath Nahula's romantic film Kalaayaanulaa (2003) which follows a happily married couple (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu and Aishath Shirani) where the husband decided to marry his childhood bestfriend (played by Mohamed) when his wife fails to sexually please him.[28] The film received widespread critical acclaim for its performances and was declared to be year's highest grossing Maldivian film release.[29] Mohamed's portrayal of the tolerant second wife, garnered her a Miadhu Crystal Award for Best Actress and her Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress.[30][31] It was followed by Abdul Faththaah-directed Aan... Aharenves Loabivin (2003) starred alongside Ali Seezan, Sheela Najeeb, Aminath Rasheedha and Neena Saleem where she played the role of Suzy, the ill-fated girl who was forced to hide her marriage in-order to help her friend recovering from amnesia.[32] Upon release, the film opened to positive response from critics and was a commercially successful project.[33]
Mohamed next starred as a fangirl of an established actor in Amjad Ibrahim's next directorial venture Sandhuravirey 2 (2004); a sequel to his 2002 horror film Sandhuravirey which presented Yoosuf Shafeeu and Mariyam Nisha in lead roles.[27] Starring additional cast including Zeenath Abbas, Mohamed Shavin and Sheereen Abdul Wahid, the film follows a storyline of a daughter jinn avenging the death of its mother and sister on Dhiyash's family.[27] Similar to its prequel, the film received negative response from critics.[27]
In 2005, Mohamed starred alongside Ali Seezan and Sheereen Abdul Wahid in Ahmed Nimal's horror film Handhu Keytha (2005) which unfolds the story of a man who was enchanted by a spirit while witnessing a lunar eclipse.[34] In the film, she played the loyal wife who has been tormented by the spirit.[34] She then stepped into Fathimath Nahula's critically and commercially successful romantic drama television series, Kalaage Haqqugaa to portray the role of Aishath Imna, a sacrificing mother and an orphan who was later abandoned by her guardian.[10][35] She rose to widespread prominence in the television industry with her performance as an indolent daughter who marries her best-friend in the Arifa Ibrahim-directed critically acclaimed television series, Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun (2005) which revolves around two best-friends involved in extra-marital affairs and who fail to practice their duty as husband and wife.[36] Starring alongside Lufshan Shakeeb, Ahmed Asim, Aminath Rasheedha and Mariyam Shakeela, the series was listed as one of the most successful television series.[10]
2006–09: Critical and commercial success
In April 2006, Ahmed Nimal's revenge thriller Hiyani was released which featured Mohamed as a devoted wife who seeks comfort in the company of her husband's kidnapper.[37] The film which primarily focuses on a wealthy troublesome couple whose possessions have been exposed by the disappearance of the husband, was mostly received positively by the critics. Her performance in the film fetched her another Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Actress.[38] This was followed by Amjad Ibrahim's romantic drama film Hithuge Edhun (2006) which narrates the story of a disabled man.[39] Mohamed played the role of Shaniya, the caring wife who hid the truth of her first marriage, which resulted in another Gaumee Film Award nomination as the Best Actress.[39][38] The same year, Mohamed again collaborated with the team of Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun for Arifa Ibrahim's another romantic television drama series, Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees (2006) which consists of fifty episodes.[10] The series which follows the vengeance and retribution two best-friends go through when they both love the same person, features Mohamed in a vindictive role for losing all her battles against her colleague and best-friend.[10]
In 2008, Mohamed appeared in Fathimath Nahula's romantic drama film, Yoosuf which depicts the story of a deaf and mute man (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu) who has been mistreated by a wealthy family, mocking his disability.[40] Featuring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Nimal, Fauziyya Hassan, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asim, the film is considered to include most prominent faces in a Maldivian film.[40] Mohamed played the wife of the titular character and regarded her role to be one of the most challenging role she has portrayed in her career since most of her dialogues need to "audible and expressive in gestures".[40] The film received widespread critical acclaim and was attained a blockbuster status at box office.[29] A total of forty five housefull shows were screened at Olympus Cinema before the film was leaked online, however the producers were able to screen five more shows at the cinema making it one of the Maldivian all-time highest-grossing movies.[41] The film was Maldivian official entry at 2009 SAARC Film Festivals and holds the privilege of being the opening movie of the festival.[42][29] Her performance earned her a Gaumee Film Awards nomination as Best Actress while winning a Maldives Film Award in the same category.[43][44]
Mohamed had four releases in 2009. Her first film of the year was Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed Hiyy Rohvaanulaa which features Shafeeu, Abdulla Muaz and Nadhiya Hassan alongside her.[45] The film follows a blind man who regains his eyesight but decides to fake his blindness to discover her wife's affair with another man.[27] Mohamed played the role of Zeeshan, a school teacher who is trapped in her previous relationship with a ruthless and determined man.[45] The film received favorable reviews from critics and was a commercial success.[45] For her performance in the film, Mohamed received a nomination for Best Actress at 6th Gaumee Film Awards and 1st Maldives Film Awards ceremony.[43][46]
The same year, Mohamed played the naive sister who was brutally raped by her brother-in-law, in Ahmed Nimal-directed family drama film E Dharifulhu (2009) featuring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Sheela Najeeb and Ahmed Nimal.[5] At 1st Maldives Film Awards, Mohamed received her third nomination as Best Actress for her performance in the film.[46] She next appeared in Ali Shifau's suspense thriller Happy Birthday which narrates the story of a simple man who receives a call on his birthday informing that his wife and son have been kidnapped, only to be returned for a ransom.[47] Mohamed played the role of Suza, the wife of a straightforward man who had an unfortunate birthday.[47] A total of five shows with little occupancy were screened at the cinema, declaring the film a commercial failure, despite the positive response from the critics.[47] Winning five Gaumee Film Awards and twelve Maldives Film Awards, the film was also screened at the Venice Film Festival.[48] In her last release of the year, Mohamed starred opposite Ali Seezan and Nadhiya Hassan as the secure first wife in Seezan's melodrama Karuna Vee Beyvafa (2009).[49] The film follows a downfall of a happily married couple on realizing the wife's infertility and destruction of their relationship with the invasion of a second wife.[49]
2010–13: Niuma and to the peak
Mohamed's first release of 2010 was Ali Seezan-directed family drama Maafeh Neiy alongside Seezan and Koyya Hassan Manik.[50] The film highlights many social issues including human rights abuses, forced marriages and domestic violence.[50] She played the role of Seema, a woman who has being ill-treated by her two daughters.[50] The film was criticised for its melodrama, though critics found Mohamed to be the "saving grace of the film". Even though her performance was received positively by the critics, some were disappointed to "witness a middling acting [from] the all-time best actress".[50] The film fetched her first nomination for Best Actress at Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012.[44] In the next release of year, a family drama by Ali Shifau, Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa (2010) Mohamed featured in dual roles—Nisha, an aspiring model who has been tormented by tempestuous in-laws, and as Aminath, a lady who dies during labour.[51] The film showcases discrimination against the islanders, family revenge and fatherhood responsibilities.[51] The film and her performance received positive response from critics; presentation of a "strong female lead who can make her own choices" was particularly favored.[47] The film was believed to be a "huge improvement" over the recent Maldivian films.[47] Being able to screen fifteen housefull shows of the film, it was declared to be a commercial success.[47]
She next starred opposite Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb and Mohamed Manik in Ahmed Nimal's horror film Zalzalaa En'buri Aun (2010).[52] It was a spin-off to Aslam Rasheed's horror classic film Zalzalaa (2000) starring her alongside Ibrahim Wishan.[52] The film revolves around a mariage blanc, a murder of husband by his wife with secret lover and avenging of his death from everyone involved in the crime.[52] She played the role of a spirit who falls in love with Ahmed Hamza-played by Shafeeu, an asexual husband, and who seeks vengeance of his death by murdering the crime partners.[52] The film received mixed response from critics and did average business at box office.[52] Later in 2010, Mohamed appeared alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu and Amira Ismail in Veeraana, a drama film that deals with child sexual abuse.[53] Directed by Shafeeu, she played the role of Reena, a wife who died during childbirth once her artificial pacemaker stopped functioning during pregnancy.[53] The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics; praising the writer and director for touching a condemnatory topic though criticing its "over-the-top melodrama".[53] Her small appearance in the film was perceived to be on a "satisfactory" level. Having a strong buzz prior its release, the film was proved to be a commercial success.[54] She next reunited with Ahmed Nimal in his horror film The Three, which received negative reviews from critics and was declared to be a box office disaster.[55] She also appeared in Amjad Ibrahim's romantic horror film Vakinuvinama which was another critical and commercial failure.[56]
She next appeared in her directorial debut drama film Niuma (2010) alongside an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Nimal, Aminath Rasheedha and Abdulla Muaz.[57] She was paid MVR50,000 for her role in the film, becoming the highest-paid actress in the Maldivian film industry, till its release.[58] In an interview she mentioned; "I sacrificed my hair to make a scene audience will be thrilled to watch. I assure everyone that, if this film is not appreciated, I will leave the industry once and for all".[57] She played the titular role, who has been sexually abused by her father and brother.[57] Upon release, the film was met with widespread critical acclaim specifically complimenting the performance of actors and its dialogues. Ahmed Naif from Sun wrote; "Niuma's acting is the best I have seen from a Maldivian film. In the scene where Nimal cuts her hair, she brought the perfect expression and emotions to it, nobody else could have justified the role as how she did".[59] Being able to screen over thirty housefull shows of the film, it was declared a Mega-Hit at box office, and the highest grossing Maldivian release of the year.[60] The film fetched her several accolades including, Best Director and Best Actress award at Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012.[61] She also won the Best Actress award at the 6th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, while being nominaed as the Best Director.[62][43]
Mohamed began 2011 with Hussain Munawwar's directorial debut romantic drama Sazaa opposite Ismail Rasheed and Lufshan Shakeeb.[63] Story of the film revolves around a carefree girl whose life flips upside down once she is forced to marry a brutal man.[63] She played the role of Reema, a blithe person who is suffering domestic abuse from her husband.[63] She earned mostly positive comments for her performance.[63] Critically well-received, the film emerged as a commercial success.[63] Her performance fetched her a Best Actress nomination at 7th Gaumee Film Awards.[64] She then featured in Ali Shifau's psychological romantic thriller Zaharu alongside Ali Seezan and Sheela Najeeb.[65] The film centers on a married man who has a weekend affair with a woman who refuses to allow it to end and becomes obsessed with him.[65] She played the role of Aminath, a solicitous wife who finds out about her husbands extramarital affair.[65] The film is inspired from Adrian Lyne-directed American psychological erotic thriller film Fatal Attraction (1987).[65] Upon release the film received mixed response from critics and was declared a "flop" at box office.[47] Apart from featuring in an item number in Hamid Ali's Laelaa, she starred alongside Aishath Rishmy, Ali Seezan, Ahmed Azmeel and Aminath Rasheedha in Azmeel's debut direction, Hiyy Yaara Dheefa.[66][67] The film received negative reviews from critics pointing similarities between Bollywood comedy-drama film Ishq (1997) and Kundan Shah's family drama Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002).[68] She played Anju, an adopted daughter craving love. The film did not succeed financially, but her portrayal was moderately acclaimed by critics.[68]
In 2012, Mohamed played a physiotherapist in Ravee Farooq-directed romantic drama film Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen opposite Mohamed Manik and Ali Seezan.[69] Upon release, the film received mixed response from critics while her performance was recognised positively. Ahmed Nadheem of Haveeru noted the film as "the best Maldivian melodramatic film" he had seen in the past two years, though displeased with its similarities between two Bollywood films.[70] Her portrayal of Saara in the film resulted in another Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Actress.[64] The following year, she again collaborated with Munawwar for his second direction, revenge thriller film Dhilakani (2013) along with Ismail Rasheed, Mohamed Manik, Mohamed Faisal and Aminath Rishfa.[71] The film deals with a man's tumultuous journey to seek vengeance and the demolition of family bond over a girl.[72] She played the attractive girl and love interest of three siblings. The film attracted negative reception from critics while Nadheem wrote: "Embraced with futile characters, impractical scenes and out-dated music, the film has problems in each department. Munawwar failed to extract the talent of actors like [Niuma Mohamed] who is the most accomplished actress in the industry".[73] Mohamed was bestowed with the Best Actress award at the 3rd Maldives Film Awards.[74]
2014–present: Professional expansion
Mohamed's first release of 2014 was Mohamed Nimal-directed family drama Aniyaa alongside Ismail Rasheed and Mohamed Jumayyil.[75] The story of the film revolves around a boy who has been deprived of love from his parents.[76] Due to several technical errors and struggle caused during the screening of the film, it failed to garner enough hype ultimately doing average to poor business at boxoffice.[77] It was followed by another family drama film, Aadheys (2014) directed by Abdul Faththaah and starring Hussain Sobah, Amira Ismail, Moosa Zakariyya, Fathimath Azifa and Ali Azim in pivotal roles.[78] Filming was completed in 2011, though it was released three years following the death of film producer Hassain Ali.[79] It revolves around a sacrificing mother and her affection towards her child.[78] Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics and failed to leave an impression commercially. Ismail Naail reviewing from Vaguthu wrote: "As expected, Niuma leaves less room for criticizing though her character and its portrayal can be still improved".[80] At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards she received a nomination for Best Actress for the latter while she was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress award category for her performance in the former.[81]
In 2015, Mohamed made a special appearance in Ali Seezan's action film Ahsham, where she played the role of Ali Seezan's wife who died in a car accident.[82] The film, made on a budget of MVR 1,500,000, was considered as the most expensive film made in the Maldives.[82] It was one of the three entries from the Maldives to the SAARC Film Festival in 2016.[83] The following year, she featured alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu in Ibrahim Wisan's debut direction Vee Beyvafa which was shot in 2011.[84] The film received negative response from critics where Ahmed Adhushan of Mihaaru concluded his review calling the film "a step backward" in the progress of cinema.[85]
In 2017, Mohamed made a special appearance in a romantic comedy film Naughty 40 and also produced the film alongside Ismail Shafeeq.[86] She featured alongside an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Saeed and Ali Seezan while playing the role of Niufa.[86] The film met with both critical and commercial success, emerging as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of 2017.[87][88] on 20 October 2017, a grand event was held to celebrate Mohamed's twenty-years long career where she announced her retirement in acting with her upcoming psychological horror thriller Nivairoalhi.[19]
Released in 2019, the film was produced by Mohamed herself and was directed by Moomin Fuad.[89] Starring opposite Yoosuf Shafeeu and Ahmed Asim, she gained weight in preparation for her role and faced major delays in post-production since she was suffering from laryngitis hence halting the dubbing process.[90] The film received majorly positive reviews from critics; Aishath Maaha of Dho? favored the performance of the lead actors and mentioned the "neat arrangement" of its screenplay though pointed out its "weak ending" to be unsatisfactory.[91] Praising her performance as a patient suffering from depression, Maaha wrote: "On a positive note, this is the most natural acting Niuma has portrayed so far in her career. However, it surely breaks several hearts to realize that we will no longer see such a marvelous performance from her in any film to come".[91]
Personal life
Mohamed always proclaim her desire to live a "simple and beautiful" life.[92] She considers herself to be "strong-willed" and "determined" to achieve what she seeks.[92] Mohamed's first marriage was with Ibrahim Habeeb in 2002.[92] The couple were divorced shortly and few years later Habeeb was found dead citing suicide.[92]
In September 2002, Mohamed and actor Ali Seezan were convicted for an extramarital sexual affair where they were apprehended while together alone in a locked, darkened room.[92] They were subsequently convicted and publicly flogged.[92] Mohamed was also sentenced to eight months house arrest while Seezan was sentenced to eight months banishment.[92] Two years later, in 2004, Mohamed and Seezan got married. Similar to her previous marriage, the couple were divorced in a span of few months.[92]
During the time, she was diagnosed with the disease vitiligo; vitiligo results in white patches on the skin.[93] She first observed a "white dot" on her thumb which she refused to be attended.[93] Once the dot "seems to be spreading" on her arm, she consulted to a doctor which he reveals to be signs of vitiligo. She went to Sri Lanka for medication and observes major improvements.[93] However, she later used some medicines from local stores in Male' which worsen her situation.[93] She said of her vitiligo: "I was being told by producers and directors to color-match the pale skin with normal skin with help of make-up. I voiced against it but accepted their terms during my earlier stage of vitiligo".[93]
Reports speculated that Seezan divorced Mohamed due to an unknown disease-later revealed to be vitiligo-and the "fear of it spreading onto him" which Mohamed rubbished as not true.[92] She was romantically linked up with Hassan Ibrahim during the shoot for a Dhekedhekeves project at Ha. Ihavandhoo and they were married in 2007. On 21 July 2008, they were blessed with a baby daughter, Mariyam Zoya Hassan. After few years, the couple were divorced and Mohamed decided to stay "single" to take care of her daughter.[92]
In February 2018, Mohamed announces her interest to run as a parliament member.[94] In an interview, she stated: "I am always fond of politics. The knowledge I withstand and my ability will be proved once I join politics. Infact, I always get myself involved in political conversation, so I am aware of our political crisis and definitely not new to this environment".[92]
Media image
Mohamed is considered among the most popular and high-profile celebrities in India. Following the success of Kalaayaanulaa, Yoosuf, Hiyy Rohvaanulaa and Niuma, Niuma's film roles were subject to wide commercial analysis. In 2010, Niuma is cited as the most successful leading actress and highest paid-actress in Maldives.[95] She was an active celebrity endorser for several brands and products. In 2012, Mohamed was ranked at the second position in the list of "Best Actresses in Maldives" compiled by Haveeru.[5] The following year, Mohamed was voted in the top three as the "Most Entertaining Actress" in the SunFM Awards 2010, an award night ceremony initiated by Sun Media Group to honour the most recognized personalities in different fields, during the previous year.[96]
Filmography
Feature film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Badhal | Shiuna | Aafathis Award for Best Actress | [3] |
| 1996 | Hifehettumeh Neiy Karuna | Thasneem | [5] | |
| 1996 | Nibu | Muneera | [6] | |
| 1997 | Fathis Handhuvaru | Zoona | Aafathis Award for Best Actress | [7][3] |
| 1997 | Emme Fahu Dhuvas | Azeeza | [7] | |
| 1999 | Hiyy Halaaku | Fazlee Shareef | [13] | |
| 2000 | Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib | Dhiyana | [16] | |
| 2000 | Zalzalaa | Shiuna Ibrahim | [19] | |
| 2001 | Dheevaanaa | Lamya Anwar | [5] | |
| 2001 | Hiiy Edhenee | Leena | [22] | |
| 2003 | Ginihila | Suhana | [23] | |
| 2003 | Dhonkamana | Zaana | [26] | |
| 2003 | Kalaayaanulaa | Eenaz | Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress | [28][31] |
| 2003 | Aan... Aharenves Loabivin | Suzy | [32] | |
| 2004 | Sandhuravirey 2 | Maya | [27] | |
| 2005 | Handhu Keytha | Shuha | [34] | |
| 2006 | Hiyani | Shaina | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress | [38] |
| 2006 | Hithuge Edhun | Shaniya | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress | [39][38] |
| 2008 | Yoosuf | Usha Yasir | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress Maldives Film Award for Best Actress |
[40][43] [44] |
| 2009 | Hiyy Rohvaanulaa | Zeeshan | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Actress |
[45][46] [43] |
| 2009 | E Dharifulhu | Maisha | Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Actress | [5][46] |
| 2009 | Happy Birthday | Suza | [47] | |
| 2009 | Karuna Vee Beyvafa | Shimla Ali | [49] | |
| 2010 | Maafeh Neiy | Seema | Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Actress | [50][44] |
| 2010 | Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa | Nisha/Ainth | [51] | |
| 2010 | Zalzalaa En'buri Aun | Unnamed | [52] | |
| 2010 | Veeraana | Reena | [53] | |
| 2010 | The Tree | — | [55] | |
| 2010 | Niuma | Niuma | Also the director Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Director Maldives Film Award for Best Actress Maldives Film Award for Best Director |
[57][43] [62][61] |
| 2010 | Vakinuvinama | Rasha | [56] | |
| 2011 | Sazaa | Reema | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress | [63][64] |
| 2011 | Zaharu | Aminath | [65] | |
| 2011 | Laelaa | Herself | Special appearance in the item song | [66] |
| 2011 | Hiyy Yaara Dheefa | Anju | [68] | |
| 2012 | Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen | Saara | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress | [70][64] |
| 2013 | Dhilakani | Lara | Maldives Film Award for Best Actress | [73][74] |
| 2014 | Aniyaa | Mizna | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | [75][81] |
| 2014 | Aadheys | Nifasha | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress | [80][81] |
| 2015 | Ahsham | Ina | Special appearance | [82] |
| 2016 | Vee Beyvafa | Riyasha | [85] | |
| 2017 | Naughty 40 | Niufa | Special appearance Also the producer |
[86] |
| 2019 | Nivairoalhi | Maana | Also the producer | [91] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Hithi Thajuribaa | Shahula | Main role | [1] |
| 1998 | Dhoapatta | Mary | Main role | [10] |
| 1998 | Aisha | Shaama | Main role; 10 episodes | [12] |
| 2005 | Kalaage Haqqugaa | Aishath Imna | Main role | [10] |
| 2005–2006 | Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun | Mariyam Shaanee | Main role; 52 episodes | [36] |
| 2006–2007 | Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees | Sama | Main role; 50 episodes | [10] |
Other work
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Hahdhu | Yes | Co-produced with Abdul Faththaah |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Aafathis Awards – 1997 | Best Actress | Badhal | Won | [97] |
| Best Performer of the Year | Badhal | Won | [3] | ||
| Best Dance | Badhal | Won | [3] | ||
| 1998 | Aafathis Awards – 1998 | Best Actress | Fathis Handhuvaru | Won | [3] |
| 2007 | 1st Miadhu Crystal Awards | Best Actress | Kalaayaanulaa | Won | [30] |
| 4th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Actress | Kalaayaanulaa | Won | [31] | |
| Dharinnattakai | Nominated | [31] | |||
| 2008 | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Actress | Hiyani | Nominated | [38] |
| Hithuge Edhun | Nominated | [38] | |||
| 2011 | 1st Maldives Film Awards | Best Actress | Yoosuf | Won | [44] |
| E Dharifulhu | Nominated | [46] | |||
| Hiyy Rohvaanulaa | Nominated | [46] | |||
| 2nd SunFM Awards | Most Entertaining Actress | Nominated | [96] | ||
| National Award of Recognition | Performing Arts | Won | [3] | ||
| 2012 | 2nd Maldives Film Awards | Best Director | Niuma | Won | [61] |
| Best Actress | Niuma | Won | [61] | ||
| Maafeh Neiy | Nominated | [44] | |||
| 2014 | 3rd Maldives Film Awards | Best Actress | Dhilakani | Won | [74] |
| Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen | Nominated | [98] | |||
| 2015 | 6th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Director | Niuma | Nominated | [43] |
| Best Actress | Niuma | Won | [62] | ||
| Hiyy Rohvaanulaa | Nominated | [43] | |||
| Yoosuf | Nominated | [43] | |||
| Best Costume Design | Hiyy Rohvaanulaa (shared with Mohamed Abdulla) | Nominated | [43] | ||
| 2016 | 7th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Actress | Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen | Nominated | [64] |
| Sazaa | Nominated | [64] | |||
| Best Makeup | Sazaa (Shared with Fathimath Azifa) | Nominated | [64] | ||
| 2017 | 8th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Actress | Aadheys | Nominated | [81] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Aniyaa | Nominated | [81] | ||
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