Niuma Mohamed

Niuma Mohamed
Niuma looking away from camera wearing a dark green dress
Mohamed at Filmy Udhares promoting her upcoming film Nivairoalhi, 2018
Born (1977-10-20) 20 October 1977
GDh. Vaadhoo
Alma mater EPS
Occupation Actress
Years active 1995–present
Spouse(s)
  • Ibrahim Habeeb
    (m. 2002; div. 2004)
  • Ali Seezan
    (m. 2004; div. 2006)
  • Hassan Ibrahim
    (m. 2007; div. 2014)
Children 1

Niuma Mohamed (born 20 October 1977) is a Maldivian film actress and producer.

Early life

Mohamed was born on 20 October 1978 in GDh. Vaadhoo. She was educated at Maafannu Madharusa and completed eighth standard schooling at EPS.

Career

2010–13: Niuma and to the peak

Mohamed's first release of 2010 was Ali Seezan-directed family drama Maafeh Neiy alongside Seezan and Koyya Hassan Manik.[1] The film highlights many social issues including human rights abuses, forced marriages and domestic violence.[1] She played the role of Seema, a woman who has being ill-treated by her two daughters.[1] The film was criticised for its melodrama, though critics found Mohamed to be the "saving grace of the film". Eventhough her performance was received positively by the critics, some were disappointed to "witness a middling acting [from] the all-time best actress".[1] The film fetched her first nomination for Best Actress at Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012.[2] In the next release of year, a family drama by Ali Shifau, Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa (2010) Mohamed featured in dual roles—Nisha, an aspiring model who has been tormented by tempestuous in-laws, and as Aminath, a lady who dies during labour.[3] The film showcases discrimination against the islanders, family revenge and fatherhood responsibilities.[3] The film and her performance received positive response from critics; presentation of a "strong female lead who can make her own choices" was particularly favored.[4] The film was believed to be a "huge improvement" over the recent Maldivian films.[4] Being able to screen fifteen housefull shows of the film, it was declared to be a commercial success.[4]

She next starred opposite Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb and Mohamed Manik in Ahmed Nimal's horror film Zalzalaa En'buri Aun (2010).[5] It was a spin-off to Aslam Rasheed's horror classic film Zalzalaa starring her alongside Ibrahim Wishan.[5] The film revolves around a mariage blanc, a murder of husband by his wife with secret lover and avenging of his death from everyone involved in the crime.[5] She played the role of a spirit who falls in love with Ahmed Hamza-played by Shafeeu, an asexual husband, and who seeks vengeance of his death by murdering the crime partners.[5] The film received mixed response from critics and did average business at box office.[5] Later in 2010, Mohamed appeared alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu and Amira Ismail in Veeraana, a drama film that deals with child sexual abuse.[6] Directed by Shafeeu, she played the role of Reena, a wife who died during childbirth once her artificial pacemaker stopped functioning during pregnancy.[6] The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics; praising the writer and director for touching a condemnatory topic though criticing its "over-the-top melodrama".[6] Her small appearance in the film was perceived to be on a "satisfactory" level. Having a strong buzz prior its release, the film was proved to be a commercial success.[7] She next reunited with Ahmed Nimal in his horror film The Three, which received negative reviews from critics and was declared to be a box office disaster.[8] She also appeared in Amjad Ibrahim's romantic horror film Vakinuvinama which was another critical and commercial failure.[9]

She next appeared in her directorial debut drama film Niuma (2010) alongside an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Nimal, Aminath Rasheedha and Abdulla Muaz.[10] She was paid MVR50,000 for her role in the film, becoming the highest-paid actress in the Maldivian film industry, till its release.[11] In an interview she mentioned; "I sacrificed my hair to make a scene audience will be thrilled to watch. I assure everyone that, if this film is not appreciated, I will leave the industry once and for all".[10] She played the titular role, who has been sexually abused by her father and brother.[10] Upon release, the film was met with widespread critical acclaim specifically complimenting the performance of actors and its dialogues. Ahmed Naif from Sun wrote; "Niuma's acting is the best I have seen from a Maldivian film. In the scene where Nimal cuts her hair, she brought the perfect expression and emotions to it, nobody else could have justified the role as how she did".[12] 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.[13] The film fetched her several accolades including, Best Director and Best Actress award at Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012.[14] She also won the Best Actress award at the 6th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, while being nominaed as the Best Director.[15][16]

Mohamed began 2011 with Hussain Munawwar's directorial debut romantic drama Sazaa opposite Ismail Rasheed and Lufshan Shakeeb.[17] Story of the film revolves around a carefree girl whose life flips upside down once she is forced to marry a brutal man.[17] She played the role of Reema, a blithe person who is suffering domestic abuse from her husband.[17] She earned mostly positive comments for her performance.[17] Critically well-received, the film emerged as a commercial success.[17] Her performance fetched her a Best Actress nomination at 7th Gaumee Film Awards.[18] She then featured in Ali Shifau's psychological romantic thriller Zaharu alongside Ali Seezan and Sheela Najeeb.[19] The film centers on a married man who has a weekend affair with a woman who refuses to allow it to end and becomes obsessed with him.[19] She played the role of Aminath, a solicitous wife who finds out about her husbands extramarital affair.[19] The film is inspired from Adrian Lyne-directed American psychological erotic thriller film Fatal Attraction (1987).[19] Upon release the film received mixed response from critics and was declared a "flop" at box office.[4] Apart from featuring in an item number in Hamid Ali's Laelaa, she starred alongside Aishath Rishmy, Ali Seezan, Ahmed Azmeel and Aminath Rasheedha in Azmeel's debut direction, Hiyy Yaara Dheefa.[20][21] 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).[22] She played Anju, an adopted daughter craving love. The film did not succeed financially, but her portrayal was moderately acclaimed by critics.[22]

2014–present: Professional expansion

Mohamed's first release of 2014 was Mohamed Nimal-directed family drama Aniyaa alongside Ismail Rasheed and Mohamed Jumayyil.[23] The story of the film revolves around a boy who has been deprived of love from his parents.[24] Due to several technical errors and struggle caused during the screening of the film, it failed to garner enough hype ultimately doing average to poor business at boxoffice.[25] At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards she was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress award category for her performance in the film.[26]

In 2015, Mohamed made a special appearance in Ali Seezan's action film Ahsham, where she played the role of Ali Seezan's wife who died in a car accident.[27] The film, made on a budget of MVR 1,500,000, was considered as the most expensive film made in the Maldives.[27] It was one of the three entries from the Maldives to the SAARC Film Festival in 2016.[28] The following year, she featured alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu in Ibrahim Wisan's debut direction Vee Beyvafa which was shot in 2011.[29] The film received a negative response from critics such as Ahmed Adhushan of Mihaaru concluded his review calling the film "a step backward" in the progress of cinema.[30]

In 2017, Mohamed made a special appearance in a romantic comedy film Naughty 40 and also produced the film alongside Ismail Shafeeq.[31] She featured alongside an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Saeed and Ali Seezan while playing the role of Niufa.[31] The film met with both critical and commercial success, emerging as one of the highest grossing Maldive films of 2017.[32][33]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2010 Maafeh Neiy Seema Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Actress [1][2]
2010 Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Nisha/Ainth [3]
2010 Zalzalaa En'buri Aun Unnamed [5]
2010 Veeraana Reena [6]
2010 The Tree N/A [8]
2010 Niuma Niuma Also the director
Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress
Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Director
Maldives Film Award for Best Actress
Maldives Film Award for Best Director		 [10][16]
[15][14]
2010 Vakinuvinama Rasha [9]
2011 Sazaa Reema Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress [17][18]
2011 Zaharu Aminath [19]
2011 Laelaa Herself Special appearance in the item song [20]
2011 Hiyy Yaara Dheefa Anju [22]
2014 Aniyaa N/A Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress [23][26]
2015 Ahsham Ina Special appearance [27]
2016 Vee Beyvafa N/A [30]
2017 Naughty 40 Niufa Special appearance
Also the producer		 [31]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2012 Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012 Best Actress Maafeh Neiy Nominated [2]
2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Director Niuma Nominated [16]
Best Actress Niuma Won [15]
Hiyy Rovvaanula Nominated [16]
Yoosuf Nominated [16]
Best Costume Design Hiyy Rovvaanula (shared with Mohamed Abdulla) Nominated [16]
2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actress Aadheys Nominated [26]
Best Supporting Actress Aniya Nominated [26]

References

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  3. 1 2 3 Naseer, Ismail (18 February 2010). "Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa to release on April 5". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 22 September 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Hassan, Nazim (29 June 2015). "The love for cinema from Moger". Vaguthu (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 22 September 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Naseer, Ismail (29 April 2010). "Zalzalaa Enburi Aun released on a housefull show". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 24 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Nadheem, Ahmed (10 June 2010). "Veeraana did a satisfactory business at box office". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 10 June 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
  7. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (13 May 2010). "Prior its release, seven shows of Veeraan booked housefull". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 13 May 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
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  19. 1 2 3 4 5 Adhushan, Ahmed (14 September 2017). "11 years anniversary for DRE; what did they achieve?". Dho (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
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  30. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (30 November 2016). ""Vee Beyvafa": A step backward". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
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