Aishath Rishmy

Aishath Rishmy
Rishmy during an interview with Vaguthu, 2015
Born Male', Maldives
Occupation Actor, filmmaker, editor, choreographer[1]
Years active 2004-present
Spouse(s)
Ahmed Azmeel
(m. 2007; div. 2013)

Aishath Rishmy is a Maldivian actress.

Early life

Born in Malé, Maldives, Rishmy is the daughter of actors Aminath Rasheedha and Ahmed Shiyam.[2] She is the sister of actor Maryam Azza. They reside in Vilingili since the early days when the island was made a satellite town of Male.[2] Afterwards, Shiyam used to be more involved in production though Rasheedha appears in feature films and television series.[2] Rishmy completed her secondary education from Aminiya School and accomplished her higher education from Centre for Higher Secondary Education.[2]

Rishmy made a brief cameo appearance in the film Mithuru, along with Mariyam Azza, which was produced by her father Shiyam and co-starring with Rasheedha.[2] Though she is particularly known for her on-screen appearances, Rishmy is more interested in the production process.[2] After graduating from Centre for Higher Secondary Education, Rishmy made her official screen debut in Yaara's production debut album Yaaraa (2004), where she was featured in three songs; out of which she had penned lyrics for one.[3] Apart from starring in their second production venture Yaaraa 2 (2005), Rishmy did directing and editing work by herself for most of the songs.[4]

Career

2006–2013: Early work

Rishmy made her acting debut with Hukuru Vileyrey, which was based on a novel published by Ibrahim Waheed on Haveeru Daily 3 years back.[5] Apart from acting in the film, Rishmy worked as the co-director of the film, along with her mother, Rasheedha.[6] The film was a critical and commercial success. Rishmy's role was appraised by critics in particular; most of them complimenting the scene where she tears up a raw fish and complimenting her for having the "gut" to play such a role.[7] The film was considered as "one of the few acceptable horror movies the Maldives film industry, has ever produced".[8] For her portrayal of the character, Rishmy was nominated in the Best Actress category in the 5th National Film Awards ceremony.[9] The film was later released as 15 episode Television series with inclusion of several clips that were edited off while released in theatre.[10] She next worked with their series album Yaaraa 4 which was released in 2007.[11]

In 2010, Yaaraa Poductions released their second film, Fanaa—also directed by her—where she played the role of Mamdhooha who is influenced by her mother so much that she wants to become free from her strains.[12]> Based on a novel published by Waheed titled Balgish, the film received mixed to negative response from critics; Ali Naafiz from Haveeru Daily classified the film as the "worst Maldivian film released so far" during the year.[12] Her character portrayal was also negatively received by Nafiz, where he found Rishmy "over-acting" and they perceived that she is "still immature for a role in a feature film".[12] However, other critics found the performance of Rishmy to be on a "standing ovation" level, though displeased with the length of the film.[12] At the 6th Gaumee Film Awards, she was bestowed with Best Supporting Actress award and Best Costume Design award while she was nominated as the Best Director for her work in the film.[13][14]

The following year, Rishmy first appeared in Aishath Ali Manik's romantic horror film Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? (2011) opposite Ahmed Azmeel.[15] Inspired by the horror romantic thriller Bollywood film Darling (2007), pre-production of the film was started in 2007 and shot in Sri Lanka.[15] It revolves around a man who cheats on his wife with his secretary, and how his life slides to a haunting shift when he accidentally kills his mistress.[15] The film and her performance as a spirit received negative reviews from critics.[15] "Rishmy did an average job; not bad and good either. Perhaps the director was unable to extract the best of her talent since they failed to develop her character well".[15] The film did little business at boxoffice and was declared a flop.[15] It was followed by another romantic horror film 14 Vileyrey, directed by Abdul Fatthah and starring Ali Seezan with Mariyam Nisha. Written by Ibrahim Waheed, the project faced controversy when the team of Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? accuses Fatthah for "purloining the plot" of the latter.[15] The film and her performance received mixed to positive reviews from critics; "Rishmy is the Scene-stealer of the movie. This could be her breakthrough performance since she has the star power to shine in a cast of established actors".[16] The film did good business at box office and was declared a "Hit".[17] At the 2nd Maldivian Film Awards, she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress for 14 Vileyrey.[18]

Her next release was Ahmed Azmeel's debut direction Hiyy Yaara Dheefa (2011), starred alongside Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed, Ahmed Azmeel and Aminath Rasheedha.[19] The film received negative reviews from critics pointing similarities between Bollywood comedy-drama film Ishq (1997) and Kundan Shah's family drama Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002).[20] The film revolves around four young people from different social classes fall in love with partners who do not meet with their parents' approval.[20] She played Nathasha, a rich girl who falls in love with a poor boy.[20] The film did not succeed financially, but her portrayal was moderately acclaimed by critics.[20] At the 7th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress award.[21]

2014–present: Critical success and Vishka

In 2014, Rishmy starred opposite Ali Seezan in his directorial venture, psychological thriller Insaanaa which revolves around a murdered who tries to evade from the guilt after crime.[22] Made on a budget of MVR 220,000, the film was based on an Edgar Allan Poe's novel The Tell-Tale Heart re-adapted in Dhivehi language.[23]

In 2015, Rishmy was seen in Ravee Farooq-directed film Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey opposite Mohamed Manik. In the film, she played the role of Aminath Shifa-a mother who is ready to do anything in her power to protect her child from any harm of adversity from a man who becomes afflicted with "Post Traumatic Amnesia".[24][25] The film along with her character was critically acclaimed; Asiyath Mohamed Saeed particularly praising the acting of Rishmy—how she represented her character in its deepest.[26] The scene where Rishmy picks "fainted" Manik over her shoulder, was pointed out by the critics; specially for showing women empowerment in a way that has never been shown in Maldivian cinema.[27] It was one of the three entries from Maldives to the SAARC Film Festival 2016.[28] At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards Rishmy received her second Best Actress nomination for Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey.[29]

In 2017, Rishmy portrayed Vishka, a single-minded woman who gets trapped between an immoral person and a corrupted politician, in Ravee Farooq's crime thriller Vishka; it marked her second collaboration with Farooq.[30] Prior to release it faced controversies as Hassan Haleel requested a deferment in release claiming he allegedly owns the story and script of the film.[31] However, the film was cleared for exhibition with the court order, proclaiming that the ownership of the script and story belongs to Rishmy.[32] Upon release, the film opened to positive response from critics.[33] Mohamed Musthafa of Sun applauded its "unexpected climax" and was "astounded" to see Rishmy's role in the film. "Showcased as an independent and strong woman, Rishmy's portrayal of Vishka deserves full marks".[34] The film was screened at the SAARC Film Festival 2017, ultimately winning the Best Actress award; becoming the first Maldivian actress to win an international award.[35]

Personal life

In May 2007, Rishmy married one of her co-star Ahmed Azmeel; whom she shared screen space in many of her songs from their production albums.[36]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1993 Mithuru N/A Child actor [2]
2006 Hukuru Vileyrey Naahidha Also the director
Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress		 [5][9]
2009 Yoosuf Herself Special appearance in the song "Masthee Masthee"
2010 Fanaa Mamdhooha "Mandhi" Also the director
Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Director		 [12]
[13][14]
2011 Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? Asha Ali [15]
2011 14 Vileyrey Nazima Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Supporting Actress [15][18]
2011 Hiyy Yaara Dheefa Nathasha Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress [20][21]
2012 Love Story Hana Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film [37]
2014 Insaanaa Hana [38]
2015 Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey Aminath Shifa / Nisha Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress [27]
2017 Vishka Vishka / Raisha Shareef SAARC Film Festival 2017 Best Actress [35]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2008 5th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actress Hukuru Vileyrey Nominated [9]
2012 2nd Maldives Film Awards Best Supporting Actress 14 Vileyrey Nominated [18]
2014 Maldives Film Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Short Film Farihibe 4 Won [39]
Best Make-up Artist Farihibe 4 (Shared with Fathimath Azifa) Won [39]
Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film Love Story Nominated [37]
2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Director Fanaa Nominated [14]
Best Supporting Actress Fanaa Won [13]
Best Costume Design Fanaa (shared with Aminath Rasheedha, Ahmed Shiyam) Won [13]
2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actress Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey Nominated [29]

References

  1. ↑ "Creative celebrity" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. 19 February 2005. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rasheed, Hilath (21 February 2005). "The all-star family". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "Ainth's Hope" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. 9 September 2004. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  4. ↑ "Yaaraa team decided to sell tickets for the releasing ceremony of their album" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. 14 April 2005. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  5. 1 2 Naseer, Ismail (20 July 2006). "Hukuru Vileyrey - Big hopes, big challenges: Ainthu" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  6. ↑ "Release date of "Hukuru Vileyrey" decided for February" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. 23 November 2006. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  7. ↑ Rishan Ahmed (11 July 2008). "Rishmy: Brightest star in Yaaraa family" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  8. ↑ Naafiz, Ali (19 July 2010). "Fanaa: Proof of Yaaraa's immaturity". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  9. 1 2 3 Ahmed, Fazeena (27 March 2008). "National Film Awards: Nominations announced for ceremony on next month 12" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  10. ↑ Ahmed, Fazeena (23 November 2006). ""Hukuru Vileyrey" releasing as a Drama" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  11. ↑ Ibrahim, Fazeena (19 April 2007). "Yaaraa 4 to the audience" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 Nafiz, Ali (15 July 2010). "Fanaa: Proof of Yaaraa's immaturity". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 2010-07-18. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
  13. 1 2 3 4 Saeed, Fathimath (23 October 2015). "Majority of the awards for "Niuma", "Happy Birthday" announced as best film". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
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  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Nadheem, Ahmed (19 May 2011). ""Kuhveriyakee Kaakuhey" Whose fault?". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  16. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (19 June 2016). "There is no relationship between Rishmy and Ravi; but they are together". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 2018-10-05. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
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  18. 1 2 3 "Feature Film Nominations Announced". Maldives Film Awards (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  19. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (13 October 2011). ""Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" premiered". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 11 October 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 Nadheem, Ahmed (20 October 2011). ""Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" review". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 11 October 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  21. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (16 December 2016). "Nominations for 7th Gaumee Film Awards Announced". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
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  27. 1 2 Saeed, Asiyath Mohamed (14 August 2015). "Why did Rishmy climb over the stairs while Manik on her shoulder" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. Archived from the original on 17 August 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
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  29. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (12 December 2017). "8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
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  34. ↑ Musthafa, Mohamed (10 March 2017). "Vishka: A woman ruled over an immoral man". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  35. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (25 November 2017). "SAARC Film Festival 2017: Best Actress named as Rishmy". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  36. ↑ Ahmed, Fazeena (24 May 2007). "Rishmy and Azey getting married on thursday" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  37. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (29 April 2014). "Maldives Film Award Nomination list" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  38. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (16 August 2014). "Seazan's new venture titled "Insaanaa"" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  39. 1 2 "Muhamma's Farihibe swept all awards in Short Film category" (in Dhivehi). Haveeru Daily. 30 April 2014. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
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