Sheela Najeeb

Sheela Najeeb
Sheela looking at the camera wearing a black dress
Najeeb at film Nivairoalhi Curtain Raiser Event, 2018
Born (1974-09-07) September 7, 1974
S. Hithadhoo, Maldives
Occupation Actress
Years active 2002–present
Spouse(s)
Mohamed Manik (m. 2004)
Children 2

Sheela Najeeb (pronounced [ʃiːlɑː nʌdʒiːb]; born 7 September 1974) is a Maldivian film actress. She has established a career in Maldivian Film Industry and is the recipient of several awards, one Gaumee Film Awards and two Maldivian Film Awards.She made her screen debut alongside Junaid in a music video "Nudhaashey Magey Loabivaa" and featured in several films afterwards.

In 2002, she gained wider recognition for a supporting role in the romance Hiyy Edhenee; a remake of Dhadkan, followed by Abdul Fattah's Aan Aharenves Loabiveen (2003) and his horror film Eyna (2005). She received a Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing the iniquitous mother in Zuleykha (2005). She went on to establish herself as a leading actress of Hindi cinema by starring in horror film Zalzalaa En'buri Aun (2010) resulting in a Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress nomination. During the year played supporting roles in year's two highest grossing films, Niuma (2010) and Heyonuvaane (2010) where her performance gained critical acclaim. Her role as a whistleblower in the former and a ferocious wife in the latter fetched her two Best Supporting Actress nominations.

Career

Najeeb's first release of 2010 was Ahmed Nimal's horror film Zalzalaa En'buri Aun starred oppsoted Yoosuf Shafeeu and Mohamed Manik.[1] It was a spin-off to Aslam Rasheed's horror classic film Zalzalaa starring, Ibrahim Wishan, Ahmed Shameel and Niuma Mohamed.[1] 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.[1] She played the role of Shahana, an avaricious wife who kills her husband with the help of her secret lover.[1] The film received mixed response from critics and it did average business at box office.[1] At the 6th Gaumee Film Awards, Najeeb received Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress award nomination for her performance in the film.[2] She next starred in Niuma Mohamed's directorial debut drama film Niuma (2010) alongside an ensemble cast including Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Aminath Rasheedha and Abdulla Muaz.[3] She played the role of Aminath, the whistleblower who tried to help her husband's sister from being sexually abused by her father and brother.[3] Upon release, the film met with widespread critical acclaim specifically complimenting the performance of actors and its dialogues.[3] Ahmed Naif from Sun wrote; "Najeeb's fluctuation of expression and emotion with the change in each scene is remarkable".[4] 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.[5] The film fetched her a Best Supporting Actress nomination at 6th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, while winning the same category at Enchanteur Maldives Film Awards 2012 and.[6][2]

The last release of year featured Najeeb in Yoosuf Shafeeu's drama film Heyonuvaane (2010), opposite Shafeeu and Fathimath Fareela.[7] The story revolves around a male who is victimised of domestic abuse.[7] She played the role of ferocious wife who discriminate and abuses her husband for being underprivileged.[8] The film received majorly negative reviews from critics though her performance was singularly commended.[8] Ahmed Naif from Sun wrote: "The only good thing about this movie is [Najeeb]'s performance; which is clearly the best I have witnessed during the year from a heroine.[8] She received another nomination as the Best Supporting Actress at 6th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony.[2] 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.[9]

In 2011, two films of Najeeb were released, both of them failed to impress critics and audience though her performance was considered to be "the best from the cast" from each film. She first featured in Ali Shifau's psychological romantic thriller Zaharu alongside Ali Seezan and Niuma Mohamed.[10] 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.[10] She played the role of Shaheen, a devious woman who goes to any extent to trap her school-life crush.[10] The film is inspired from Adrian Lyne-directed American psychological erotic thriller film Fatal Attraction (1987).[10] Upon release the film received mixed response from critics and was declared a "flop" at box office.[11] At the 7th Gaumee Film Awards, she received a nomination as Best Supporting Actress for the role.[12] She also received a nomination in the same category for her performance in Zaharu at 2nd Maldives Film Awards.[13] She then appeared in Yoosuf Shafeeu's family drama E Bappa (2011), featuring an ensemble cast including Hassan Manik, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Amira Ismail, Lufshan Shakeeb, Mariyam Shakeela and Fathimath Fareela.[14] A film about fatherhood and how he has been treated by his family, received negative reviews for its "typical stereotype style" and was a box office failure.[14]

In 2015, Najeeb appeared in Ali Shifau-directed romantic film Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen alongside Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha.[15] In a pre-premiere review from Vaguthu, Ismail Nail praised her acting skills along with those of Mohamed Manik.[16] The film was the highest grossing Maldive film of the year, and was a commercial success.[17] The following year, she played the role of Ruby, the frightened lady in a group of friends who gets trapped in a haunted house, in Fathimath Nahula's horror film 4426 (2016).[18] Upon release, the film received mostly positive reviews from critics. Ahmed Nadheem of Avas labelled the film as a "masterpiece" and noted her performance to be "good".[19] With twenty-five back-to-back housefull shows being screened, 4426 was declared as the highest grossing film of the year.[20] Shafeeu-directed Baiveriyaa (2016), a comedy film featuring an ensemble cast was her second release of the year.[21] The film revolves around an aspiring actress who flees from her family to pursue a career in the industry and the suspicions and confusions that arise.[22] Upon release the film was positively received by critics. Nazim Hassan of Avas applauded the comical timing of the characters and picked the heated arguments between Shafeeu and Najeeb as the highlights of the film.[23] He wrote: "Nobody could have played the role of Riyasha better than Najeeb. No one can match the evilness she has onscreen".[23] The film emerged as one of the highest grossing films of the year.[24]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2010 Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Herself Special appearance in the song "Annaashey Hinithun Velamaa" [25]
2010 Zalzalaa En'buri Aun Shahana Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress [1][2]
2010 Niuma Aminath Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Maldives Film Award for Best Supporting Actress		 [3][2]
[6]
2010 Heyonuvaane Muna Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress [8][2]
2011 Zaharu Shaheen Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Supporting Actress		 [10][12]
[13]
2011 E Bappa N/A [14]
2015 Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen N/A [16]
2016 4426 Ruby [19]
2016 Baiveriyaa Riyasha [23]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2007 4th Gaumee Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Zuleykha Won [26]
2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actress Zalzalaa En'buri Aun Nominated [2]
Best Supporting Actress Niuma Nominated [2]
Heyonuvaane Nominated [2]

References

  1. 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.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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.
  3. 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (5 July 2012). "Winners of Maldives Film Awards". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  7. 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.
  8. 1 2 3 4 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. 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.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 1 2 "Feature Film Nominations Announced". Maldives Film Awards (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  14. 1 2 3 MNBC (4 February 2012). "Reasons why E Bappa Flopped". Youtube (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  15. ↑ Naail, Ismail (7 April 2015). ""Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen": A big success with repeat audience" (in Dhivehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  16. 1 2 Naail, Ismail (5 April 2015). "Pre-premiere Review: "Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen" A new benchmark to romantic films" (in Dhivehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  17. ↑ Naail, Ismail (10 April 2015). "Unlimited compliments for "Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen"" (in Dhivehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  18. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (26 February 2016). "This time its not a "Nahu-styled" film, A revelation". Avas (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  19. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (21 October 2016). "4426 is Nahula's mastepiece". Avas (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  20. ↑ "25 Housefull shows of 4426 screened! Now screening the last few shows". Avas (in Dhivehi). 20 November 2016. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  21. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (14 December 2016). "Last film of the year, "Baiveriyaa" releasing today". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  22. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (3 January 2017). "Two shows of "Baiveriya" screening at olympus this week". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  23. 1 2 3 Hassan, Nazim (17 December 2016). "Baiveriyaa: A fun and entertaining film". Avas (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  24. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (2 January 2017). "What was the best film of last year?". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  25. ↑ 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.
  26. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (30 December 2007). "Winners of 4th Gaumee Film Awards". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
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