Jamsheedha Ahmed
Jamsheedha Ahmed receiving an award
Ahmed receiving the National Award of Recognition, 2004
Born (1978-12-02) 2 December 1978 (age 45)
Gn. Fuvahmulah, Maldives
OccupationActress
Years active1996–2005
SpouseIbrahim Bushry
Children4

Jamsheedha Ahmed (2 December 1978) is a Maldivian actress.

Career

1996–99: Early releases and Amaanaaiy

Ahmed made her screen debut in 1996 with the video single titled "Nudhaashe Dhookohfaa Loabivaa" performed by Abdul Sameeu.[1] Recalling her memories of the song, Ahmed said it was a "fun experience" accepted as a favor to her friend.[1] With her "timid" behavior and lack of trainings, Ahmed "struggled" while performing the song.[1] However, upon release, the song was accepted among the audience where she received several offers to feature in songs and film.[1] A year later, she made her film debut alongside Mariyam Nisha and Hussain Sobah as the caring sister of an underprivileged talented vocalist in Amjad Ibrahim's Loabeege Aniyaa (1997).[2] She next starred in Mohamed Ali Manik's Maazee (2000) alongside Ismail Wajeeh, Mariyam Nazima and Aminath Rasheedha which narrates the story of two best friends, a boy and a girl, who get separated at childhood and reunite as adults.[3] Ahmed played the role of Neeza, a high self-esteemed girl who disregards her own mother and childhood best friend.[4] The film marks Jamsheedha's only collaboration in a film with actor Ismail Wajeeh.[3]

In 1998, Ahmed starred in Mahdi Ahmed's Amaanaaiy alongside Ali Khalid and Fathimath Rameeza. The film revolves around a man who is welcomed with his illegitimate son after the child's mother's death and the events that proceed when his wife is not fond of the child.[5][6] It is based on Shekhar Kapur's Indian drama film Masoom (1983) which is a remake of the 1982 Malayalam movie Olangal, which are both adaptations of Man, Woman and Child, 1980 novel by Erich Segal.[7] However, the film majorly focuses on the character of Ashiya – played by Ahmed – whose role has been derived as of Supriya Pathak's in Mausoom who only features for around five minutes.[8] It served as a major breakthrough role for her; and was both critically and commercially appreciated.[8] At 3rd Gaumee Film Awards, she was bestowed with Best Actress award.[8]

She played the role of Nasiha, an attractive young woman in a relationship with a married man and a patient suffering from congenital heart disease in Abdul Faththaah's television drama series Dhoapatta (2000).[9] Starring alongside Mohamed Shavin, Sheela Najeeb and Niuma Mohamed, the series centers on unrequited love and complications of a relationship within and beyond marriage.[10] She was also signed to play an insecure second wife opposite Reeko Moosa Manik in Hussain Adhil-directed Sirru.[11] She next starred opposite Hussain Sobah and Mariyam Nisha in Fathimath Nahula's debut direction Fahuneyvaa (1998) which portrays the love-conflict of a man between a prominent stage performer and a deaf-mute poor girl.[12] Ahmed played the role of Haifa, a celebrated vocalist and the second wife who discovers her husband's secret marriage.[13] The film was critically appreciated by critics and was a commercial hit.[14] This was followed by the Ali Musthafa-directed Umurah (1999) opposite Reeko Moosa Manik.[15] Her collaboration with Faththaah was repeated the same year with another romantic drama series, Aisha where she played the titular role of a young woman suffering from an abusive marriage.[16]

2000–05: Vehey Vaarey Therein and career end

Amjad Ibrahim-directed Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib, starring Ahmed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Arifa Ibrahim and Niuma Mohamed was released in 2000.[17] The film revolves around a woman, Julia (played by Ahmed) who has been mistreated by her step-mother and forced into a marriage she disapproves.[18] The same year, she starred opposite Reeko Moosa Manik and Ali Seezan in the Easa Shareef-directed romantic horror film 2000 Vana Ufan Dhuvas (2000), in which she portrays a double role, Sudha, a fraud who is having an affair with a married husband and desperately fulfills all her desires by blood and sweat, and Shiuna, a helpless young woman who is forced to act as twin to the former.[19]

Ahmed starred as Noora, the ungrateful and wicked friend in Fathimath Nahula's drama film Naaummeedhu (2000) which depicts the story of a happily married couple whose life is shattered into pieces when they unintentionally invite a seductive woman into their life.[20] The film receiving favorable reviews from critics was able to screen twenty eight houseful shows at Olympus Cinema, making it the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year.[14] She next starred alongside Sheela Najeeb, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Shavin and Ibrahim Giyas in Amjad Ibrahim-directed Aaah (2001) which revolves around two siblings involved in family business and the downfall of the younger brother's love life when he discovers his fiance is already married to an abusive husband.[21]

Ahmed received her second Gaumee Film Award nomination as the Best Actress for her "authentic" performance as the loyal and depressive wife who discovers her husband's extramarital affair with his ex-lover in Abdul Fatthah's critically praised romantic film Vehey Vaarey Therein (2003).[21][22] Featuring Yoosuf Shafeeu, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi, Mohamed Shavin, Amira Ismail and Aminath Rasheedha in crucial roles, the film narrates the story of unrequited love, and proved to be one of the highest-grossing Maldivian films of the year.[23] After the birth of her second daughter, Ahmed slowly drifted away from the industry though she played few roles and songs.[1] She then collaborated with Fathimath Nahula for her critically and commercially successful romantic drama television series, Kalaage Haqqugaa, to portray the role of Nuzu, a depressive wife mourning over her dead husband.[9] Ahmed officially concluded her career after relocating to Sri Lanka.[1] Her role in the film was replaced by Sheela Najeeb after the seventh episode.[24]

Personal life

After moving to Sri Lanka, Ahmed commenced a business entrepreneurship named "Nutria Food" with her husband, Ibrahim Bushry, (famously known as the previous owner of Cactus Maldives) where they supply foods and vegetables to resorts.[1] Initially started in their house, the business was expanded once they migrated to Malaysia where they opened a factory to run the business. According to Ahmed, her prime focus remains aligned to her husband, their four children and their business.[1]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1997 Hinithun Areesha [3]
1997 Loabeega Aniyaa Mariyam [2]
1997 Dhefirin Aishath "Shehenaz" Ali
1998 Fahuneyvaa Aishath Haifa [14]
1998 Sirru Jeeza [11]
1998 Amaanaaiy Ashiya Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress [8]
1999 Farudhaa
1999 Umurah Jamsheedha [15]
2000 Maazee Neeza [3]
2000 2000 Vana Ufan Dhuvas Sudha / Shiuna / Reema [19]
2000 Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib Julia [17]
2001 Aaah Aisha [21]
2001 Naaummeedhu Noora [14]
2003 Vehey Vaarey Therein Liusha Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress [21][22]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1998 Kulheybeybe Main role; 5 episode
1998 Un'hoo Thakuraa Zahira Main role; 1 episode
1998–1999 Aisha Aisha Main role; 10 episodes [16]
2000 Dhoapatta Nasiha Main role [9]
2003 Edhuvas En'buri Annaanenama Ina Main role; 5 episode
2004 Loabi Loabi Dharifulhaa Main role; 1 episode
2005 Kalaage Haqqugaa Nuzu Main role; 7 episodes [9]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
1999 Aafathis Awards – 1998 Best Actress Amaanaaiy Won [25]
2004 National Award of Recognition Performing Arts - Acting Won [25]
2007 3rd Gaumee Film Awards Best Actress Amaanaaiy Won [8]
4th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actress Vehey Vaarey Therein Nominated [22]

References

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  2. ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (23 December 2016). "Amjey shocked with his deserving award". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 22 December 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d Ifraz, Ali (23 September 2018). "Wajeeh and Jamsheedha reunites at polling location". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 January 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  4. ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (16 August 2018). "Wants to play an action movie: Ismail Wajeeh". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 February 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  5. ^ Musthfa, Mohamed (6 April 2017). ""Amaanaaiy" is on Youtube". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 November 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  6. ^ Maahaa, Aishath (6 April 2017). "Tedry's "Amaanaaiy" now available through Youtube". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 July 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  7. ^ Vickey Lalwani (7 February 2014). "Mini from Shekhar Kapur's Masoom traced in Delhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  8. ^ a b c d e Adhushan, Ahmed (6 February 2017). "Reasons to watch "Amaanaaiy" after 19 years". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 November 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  9. ^ a b c d Ashraf, Aisha (4 February 2018). "Where are all the drama series?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  10. ^ "Gaumee Inaam 2004 - Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 April 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  11. ^ a b 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.
  12. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (21 October 2016). "4426 is a masterpiece by Nahula". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  13. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (1 October 2016). "Nahula at her peak; aiming for 50 shows". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  14. ^ a b c d Nadheem, Ahmed (6 September 2015). "Nahula Vs Tedry: Who among the two brought a revelation to Maldivian Cinema?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  15. ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (23 February 2012). "Top 10 Actresses in Malives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  16. ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (6 January 2017). "Which stars had faded too soon?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  17. ^ a b "Amjay honored with Lifetime Achievement Award". Sun. 22 December 2016. Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  18. ^ "Amjay's contribution in the industry is recommended". PSMNews (in Divehi). 4 February 2017. Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  19. ^ a b Abdulla, Fareeha (29 April 2016). "Maldivians like copied products; our own style is not accepted: Seezan" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  20. ^ "Gaumee Inaam 2009 – Fathimath Nahula". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  21. ^ a b c d "Gaumee Inaam 2003 – Yoosuf Shafeeu". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 January 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  22. ^ a b c Nadheem, Ahmed (30 December 2007). "Winners of 4th Gaumee Film Awards". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  23. ^ Maaha, Aishath (13 June 2016). "Kuda Hajja will always be a star though she fails to fulfill her dreams". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  24. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (26 September 2016). "Whats up with Hatharu Udhares Ayya?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  25. ^ a b "National Award of Recognition 2003 – Jamsheedha Ahmed". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 November 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
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