Maleeha Waheed is a Maldivian film actress.
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]
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]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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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] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2023 | Badhalu | Reena | Main role; Episode: "Engaged" | [17] |
2023 | Yaaraa | Dhiyana "D" | Recurring role | [18] |
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
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2017 | 8th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Female Debut | Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee | Nominated | [4] |
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