Maleeha Waheed

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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]

Contents

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

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2016 Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee LailaNominated—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 memberSpecial appearance [16]
2024 Bibii Yashfa [17]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2023 Badhalu ReenaMain role; Episode: "Engaged" [18]
2023–2024 Yaaraa Dhiyana "D"Recurring role; 17 episodes [19]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef(s)
2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Female Debut Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee Nominated [4]

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References

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  2. 1 2 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. 1 2 3 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. 1 2 3 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. 1 2 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.
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  15. 1 2 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.
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