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 Dhiyana "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

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (23 November 2017). ""Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" might turn out to be a beautiful romantic film". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ 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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