Aminath Rasheedha

Aminath Rasheedha is a Maldivian actress.

Career

Rasheedha's first release of 2010 was Abdul Fahtah's horror film Jinni alongside Ali Seezan and Mariyam Afeefa.[1] Based on true incidents that occurred in an island of Maldives, she played the mother of Javid who has been enthralled by a ghost. Prior to release the film was marketed to be full of "suspense and uniqueness" compared to other mediocre Maldivian horror films. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics; majority of them complaining for having the "same old feeling" of prior horror flicks though the performance were noted to be satisfactory. Despite the mixed reviews, the film witnessed a positive response at the box office, screening a total of twenty two housefull shows in Male', declaring it as a Mega-Hit.[2] She next starred starred alongside Aishath Rishmy and Ahmed Azmeel in Rishmy's drama film Fanaa (2010), which was produced by Rasheedha.[3] Based on a novel published by Ibrahim Waheed titled Balgish, she played the role of an austere mother.[3] Upon release, the film received mixed to negative reviews from critics; Ali Naafiz from Haveeru Daily classified the film as the "worst Maldivian film released so far" during the year, criticing the performance of actors.[3] However, other critics found the performance of Rasheedha to be on a "standing ovation" level, though displeased with the length of the film.[3] At the 6th Gaumee Film Awards, she was bestowed with Best Costume Designer award while she was nominated as the Best Acress for her performance in the film.[4][5]

She next starred in Niuma Mohamed's directorial debut drama film Niuma (2010) alongside an ensemble cast including Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik and Abdulla Muaz.[6] She played the helpless mother of a daughter who has been sexually abused by her father and brother.[6] She considered the role to be the most satisfying performance she has delivered so far.[6] Upon release, the film met with widespread critical acclaim specifically complimenting the performance of actors and its dialogues.[7] Being able to screen over thirty housefull shows of the film, it was declared a Mega-Hit at box office, and the highest grossing Maldivian release of the year.[8] The film fetched her a Best Supporting Actress nomination at both, Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012 and 6th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony.[9][5] The last release of the year featured Rasheedha in Yoosuf Shafeeu's drama film Heyonuvaane (2010).[10] The story revolves around a male who is victimised of domestic abuse.[10] She played a heart patient and a mother of Ziyad, an impotent husband who has been discriminated and abused by her ferocious wife.[11] The film received majorly negative reviews from critics, though her performance was commended.[11] Twenty two housefull shows of the film were screened at cinema, declaring it a Mega-Hit and second highest grossing Maldivian release of the year.[12]

The following year, Rasheedha first appeared in Aishath Ali Manik's romantic horror film Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? (2011) opposite Ahmed Azmeel and Aishath Rishmy.[13] Inspired by the horror romantic thriller Bollywood film Darling (2007), pre-production of the film was started in 2007 and shot in Sri Lanka.[13] 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.[13] The film received negative reviews from critics, while her performance was noted to be "acceptable".[13] The film did little business at boxoffice and was declared a flop.[13] Her next release was Ahmed Azmeel's debut direction Hiyy Yaara Dheefa (2011), starred alongside Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed, Ahmed Azmeel and Aishath Rishmy.[14] 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).[15] The film revolves around four young people from different social classes fall in love with partners who do not meet with their parents' approval.[15] She played Nahidha, a rich counselor who complicates the love life of her daughters.[15] The film did not succeed financially, but her portrayal was moderately acclaimed by critics.[15]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2010 Jinni N/A [1]
2010 Fanaa Zahira Also the producer
Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress		 [3][5]
2010 Niuma Wafiyya Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Supporting Actress		 [6][5]
[9]
2010 Heyonuvaane N/A [11]
2011 Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey? N/A [13]
2011 Hiyy Yaara Dheefa Nahidha [15]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actress Fanaa Nominated [5]
Best Supporting Actress Niuma Nominated [5]
Best Costume Design Fanaa (shared with Aminath Rasheedha, Ahmed Shiyam) Won [4]

References

  1. 1 2 Naseer, Ismail (11 February 2010). "Positive comment for the film - Its a big achievement". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  2. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (29 April 2010). "Positive comment for the film - Its a big achievement". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Nafiz, Ali (15 July 2010). "Fanaa: Proof of Yaaraa's immaturity". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 18 July 2010. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
  4. 1 2 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.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Nadheem, Ahmed (23 October 2015). "Yoope crowned Best Actor, Niuma received Best Actress, and Happy Birthday as the Best Film". Avas (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 24 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Nadheem, Ahmed (4 November 2010). "Niuma; a must watch". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 26 September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  7. ↑ Niyaza, Aminath (13 December 2010). ""Niuma" has exposed the reality of our society". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  8. ↑ Niyaza, Aminath (6 December 2010). "Housefull shows of "Niuma" screened". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  9. 1 2 "Feature Film Nominations Announced". Maldives Film Awards (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  10. 1 2 Naaif, Ahmed (27 December 2010). ""Heyonuvaane" shouldnt be missed". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  11. 1 2 3 Naaif, Ahmed (17 January 2011). ""Heyonuvaane": Year's most boring film". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 26 September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  12. ↑ Raaniya, Mariyam (24 October 2011). ""Heyonuvaane" DVD releasing on coming Tuesday". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Nadheem, Ahmed (19 May 2011). ""Kuhveriyakee Kaakuhey" Whose fault?". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  14. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (13 October 2011). ""Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" premiered". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 11 October 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  15. 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.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.