Nathasha Jaleel
Nathasha Jaleel | |
|---|---|
 Nathasha in 2024 | |
| Born | 15 March 1984 Male', Maldives |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Children | 1 |
Nathasha Jaleel' (born 15 March 1984) is a Maldivian film actress.
Career
[edit]Before pursuing a career in acting, Jaleel was an active TikTok user, which won her recognition as a performer.[1] During this time, she was featured in several advertisements and took part in few acting workshops.[1] At the end of such one workshop, actor Mohamed Munthasir offered her one of the main roles in his sitcom web series, Thin Bibee (2019).[1]
However, it was her next role, Ravee Farooq-directed web series Ehenas which "promoted her acting ability".[2] this series follows the experiences of a male victim of long-term domestic and sexual abuse, and the societal obstacles he faces when attempting marriage. Jaleel appeared in its second season as Farzana, an empowered single mother.[3] Ifraz Ali from Dho?'" wrote: "In this season, Jaleel's fantastic performance is the only factor that poured petrol on a dying fire".[4]
During the filming of Thin Bibee, Fuad offered her a side role in his period drama web television series Gamini. She accepted the role, hoping it would "pave the path" for her career.[5][1] Her performance in the series as the wife of the island's chief was positively received by critics. One critic wrote in Dho, "Jaleel has proved that a genuine performance and a strong screen presence can grab the limelight even with minimal dialogues".[6][4] In the same year, she featured in Madhoship Studio's three-part short film Thadhu, which narrates the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak, and the perception of lockdown in Male' City, through the eyes of three people.[7] In the film she played the role of a hardworking frontline doctor working amid the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] She recalled the project as "frightening experience" requiring the actors to wear extensive PPE kit.[1] She was also part of the ensemble cast of Yoosuf Shafeeu's romantic comedy web-series Huvaa Kohfa Bunan, where she played the wife of a man who is a hardcore fan of a local actress.[9]
The following year, she starred alongside Ismail Rasheed in Moomin Fuad's crime drama short film Feehaali, which got positive reviews from critics.[10]
Filmography
[edit]Feature film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Nina | Abidha | [11] | |
| 2024 | Udhabaani 2 | Natha | ||
| 2024 | Kamanaa | Zulfa |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | Thin Bibee | Herself | Main role | [1] |
| 2020 | Ehenas | Faruzana | Main role; 12 episodes | [4] |
| 2020 | Gamini | Habeeba | Main role; 6 episodes | [6] |
| 2020–2021 | Huvaa Kohfa Bunan | Shaaira | Main role | [9] |
| 2021 | Mazloom | Niusha | Main role in "Chapter 2: Zarrook" | [12] |
| 2021 | Girlfriends | Sara | Recurring role; 2 episodes | [13] |
| 2021 | Noontha? | Herself | Guest role in the segment "Rules & Regulations" | [14] |
| 2022 | Vihaali | Shazu | Main role in the segment "Lift Golhi" | [15] |
| 2022 | Shakuvaa | Amira | Main role; 5 episodes | [14] |
| 2022 | Dharaka | Fazla | Recurring role; 4 episodes | [16] |
| 2022 | Biruveri Vaahaka | Nisha | Main role; 6 episodes | [17] |
| 2022 | Netheemey | Hudha | Main role; 5 episodes | [18] |
| 2023 | Yaaraa | Huya Qasim | Main role | [19] |
| TBA | Safaru |
Short film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Thadhu | Dr. Nathasha | [20] | |
| 2020 | Feehaali | Azima | [10] | |
| 2023 | Khadheeja | Khadheeja |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Ali, Ifraz (31 January 2021). "Promising stars: A beginning of the chapter with Nathasha". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 February 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (4 June 2020). "Ehenas Season 2: Premiere on 18". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ Anees, Shah (25 March 2019). "'Ehenas' to be up for streaming by April, first teaser released". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ a b c Adhushan, Ahmed (2 January 2021). "Best of 2020". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (22 January 2020). "Gamini: A period drama by Moomin". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ a b Ajeez, Gufthaq (10 October 2020). "Gamini; A Maldivian Netflix series?". Times (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ Dheema, Mariyam (7 December 2020). "Thadhu: A different film focusing on the COVID-19 outbreak". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ Waheedha, Mariyam (7 December 2020). "A difficult year passed; new hopes for 2021". Dhen (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ a b Rasheed, Ahmed (23 August 2020). "Huvaa Koffaa Bunan: A series by Eupe". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (31 December 2020). "Feehaali: New year gift from Moomin Fuad". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 8 January 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "Jumayyil has a small role in Nina, will not be part of future films". Dhen (in Divehi). 4 July 2020. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ Jaishan, Ahmed (14 September 2021). ""Zarrook" coming to Baiskoafu on September 21". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (21 July 2021). ""Girlfriends" for Mahdi and Munko". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Isn't this what love is?". Dho? (in Divehi). 15 November 2021. Archived from the original on 14 January 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (3 April 2022). ""Lift Golhi" of "Vihaal" released". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 April 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (20 June 2022). "Nisha's murderer revealed". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (5 July 2022). ""Mas Dhathuru 1" - A prosper addition to the chain". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ Hidhaya, Aishath (17 January 2023). "First five episodes of "Netheemey" raises several questions". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Eeman, Aishath (10 December 2020). "The pain of COVID in the form of a short film". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021.