Ahmed Saeed (actor)

On 13 June 1997, Saeed made his screen debut in a video single alongside Hassan Afeef and Mariyam Nisha.{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/31941 |title=Saeed leading the race |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=8 September 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011111834/https://www.muniavas.com/31941 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 October 2020 |access-date=11 October 2020}} Afterwards, he played a role in Yoosuf Rafeeu's Dhiriulhumakee Mieebaa?. He made his official film debut in Fathimath Nahula's debut direction Fahuneyvaa (1998), starring opposite Hussain Sobah, Jamsheedha Ahmed and Mariyam Nisha which portrays the love-conflict of a man between a prominent stage performer and a deaf-mute poor girl.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/24396 |title=4426 is a masterpiece by Nahula |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=21 October 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330060956/https://avas.mv/24396 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }} Saeed played the role of Ahmed, a childhood friend of Ziyan who secretly marries two girls.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/24768 |title=Nahula at her peak; aiming for 50 shows |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=1 October 2016 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181203081713/https://avas.mv/24768 |url-status=live |archivedate=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }} The film was critically appreciated by critics and was a Hit commercially by screening twenty six housefull shows at cinema.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/7801 |title=Nahula Vs Tedry: Who among the two brought a revelation to Maldivian Cinema? |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=6 September 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908184812/https://avas.mv/7801 |url-status=live |archivedate=8 September 2015 |access-date=3 December 2018 }}

Amjad Ibrahim-directed Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib, starring Saeed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Jamsheedha Ahmed, Arifa Ibrahim and Niuma Mohamed was released in 2000.{{cite news|url=https://en.sun.mv/41378 |title=Amjay honored with Lifetime Achievement Award |work=Sun |date=22 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116063339/https://en.sun.mv/41378 |url-status=live |archivedate=16 November 2018 |access-date=16 November 2018}} The film revolves around a woman who has been mistreated by her step-mother and forced into a marriage she disapproves.{{cite news|url=https://psmnews.mv/21026 |title=Amjay's contribution in the industry is recommended |work=PSMNews |language=Divehi |date=4 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116064411/https://psmnews.mv/21026 |url-status=live |archivedate=16 November 2018 |access-date=15 November 2018}} Saeed played the fiancé of Vileena who is an indolent daughter ill-treating her own mother.

The following year, he collaborated with Fathimath Nahula for her romantic film Kalaayaanulaa (2003), which follows a happily married couple (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu and Aishath Shiranee) where the husband decided to marry his childhood best friend (played by Niuma Mohamed) when his wife fails to sexually please him.{{cite news |url=http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2009 – Fathimath Nahula |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181203081921/http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }} The film received widespread critical acclaim for its performances and was declared to be year's highest grossing Maldivian film release. It was followed by Abdul Faththaah-directed Aan... Aharenves Loabivin (2002) starred alongside Ali Seezan, Sheela Najeeb, Niuma Mohamed, Aminath Rasheedha and Neena Saleem where he played the role of a determined man.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/38804 |title=Sheela donating her dresses |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=22 September 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190207065145/https://avas.mv/38804 |url-status=live |archivedate=7 February 2019 |access-date=7 February 2019}} Upon release, the film opened to positive response from critics and was a commercially successful project.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |title=Who is the Best Actor? |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=26 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190106182050/https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |url-status=live |archivedate=6 January 2019 |access-date=7 February 2019}} He was applauded for his performance as the money-greedy cunning man, in the Abdul Faththaah-directed critically acclaimed television series, Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee (2003) which was considered as one of the best series production in television industry.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/76438 |title=Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee streaming on Baiskoaf |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=28 June 2020 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200820163636/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/76438 |url-status=live|archivedate=20 August 2020 |access-date=20 August 2020 |df=dmy-all}}

He next appeared in a brief role as colleague of a mystified man who has been detested by his crush in Abdul Faththaah's critically praised romantic film Vehey Vaarey Therein (2003).{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/56402 |title=Winners of 4th Gaumee Film Awards |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=30 December 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930060753/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/wYrDB |url-status=dead |archivedate=30 September 2018 |access-date=30 September 2018 }}{{cite news |url=http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=658lid=177&wid=186 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2003 – Yoosuf Shafeeu |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190120142623/http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=658 |url-status=dead |archivedate=20 January 2019 |access-date=3 December 2018 }} Featuring Yoosuf Shafeeu, Jamsheedha Ahmed, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi, Mohamed Shavin, Amira Ismail and Aminath Rasheedha in crucial roles, the film narrates the story of unrequited love, and proved to be one of the highest-grossing Maldivian films of the year.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/18535 |title=Kuda Hajja will always be a star though she fails to fulfill her dreams |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=13 June 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130061630/https://avas.mv/18535 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018}} She then stepped into Fathimath Nahula's critically and commercially successful romantic drama television series, Kalaage Haqqugaa to portray the role of Zubair, an obliging friend.{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/59849 |title=Where are all the drama series? |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Ashraf |first=Aisha |date=4 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190527043138/https://avas.mv/59849 |url-status=live |archivedate=27 May 2019 |access-date=27 May 2019 }}{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/6331 |title=Whats up with Hatharu Udhares Ayya? |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=26 September 2016 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190427091854/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/6331 |url-status=live |archivedate=27 April 2019 |access-date=22 December 2018 }}

Saeed appeared as a man possessed by evil spirit in Hukuru Vileyrey (2006), co-directed by Aishath Rishmy and Aminath Rasheedha which was based on a novel published by Ibrahim Waheed on Haveeru Daily in 2003.{{cite web|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/35543 |title=Hukuru Vileyrey – Big hopes, big challenges: Ainthu |work=Haveeru Daily |author=Naseer, Ismail |language=Divehi|date=20 July 2006 |access-date=8 October 2012 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/17899 |title=Can "Vishka" be the movie of the year? |language=Divehi|publisher=Avas |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |date=30 May 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603155311/https://avas.mv/17899 |archivedate=3 June 2016 |access-date=3 June 2016}} The film was a critical and commercial success while being considered as "one of the few acceptable horror film the Maldivian Film Industry has ever produced".{{cite web|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/entertainment/31025 |title=Fanaa: Proof of Yaaraa's immaturity |work=Haveeru Daily |author=Naafiz, Ali |date=19 July 2010 |access-date=8 October 2012 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/style/30663 |title=Rishmy's style prior to Red Carpet |language=Divehi |work=Dho? |last=Rasheed |first=Nurah |date=8 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190118061450/https://dho.mv/style/30663 |url-status=live |archivedate=18 January 2019 |access-date=18 January 2019 }} It was later released as 15 episodes television series with inclusion of several clips that were edited off while released in theatre.{{cite web|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/49056 |title="Hukuru Vileyrey" releasing as a Drama |work=Haveeru Daily |author=Ahmed, Fazeena |language=Divehi|date=23 November 2006 |access-date=8 October 2012 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite news|url=http://vnews.mv/103080 |title=Isn't Azza the greatest? |language=Divehi |work=VNews |last=Shaneeza |first=Mariyam |date=11 September 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190118061727/http://vnews.mv/103080 |url-status=live |archivedate=18 January 2019 |access-date=18 January 2019 }}

In 2008, Saeed appeared in a small role in Fathimath Nahula's romantic drama film, Yoosuf which depicts the story of a deaf and mute man (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu) who has been mistreated by a wealthy family, mocking his disability.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/46477 |title=Audience never getting bored of Nahula's style |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Ali |first=Ifraz |date=3 December 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190112154658/https://dho.mv/baiscope/46477 |url-status=live |archivedate=12 January 2019 |access-date=12 January 2019 }} Featuring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed, Sheela Najeeb, Ahmed Nimal, Fauziyya Hassan, Mohamed Manik, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asim, the film received widespread critical acclaim and was attained a blockbuster status at box office.

In 2009, Saeed appeared in Ali Shifau's suspense thriller Happy Birthday which narrates the story of a simple man who receives a call on his birthday informing that his wife and son have been kidnapped, only to be returned for a ransom.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |title=The love for cinema from Moger |language=Divehi|work=Vaguthu |last=Hassan |first=Nazim |date=29 June 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615140410/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |url-status=dead |archivedate=15 June 2016 |access-date=22 September 2018 }} Saeed played the role of Hussain, a friend of a straightforward man who had an unfortunate birthday. A total of five shows with little occupancy were screened at the cinema, declaring the film a commercial failure, despite the positive response from the critics. Winning five Gaumee Film Awards and twelve Maldives Film Awards, the film was also screened at the Venice Film Festival.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/5325 |title=Fuad regrets his involvement in Happy Birthay |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=2 September 2016 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181216105808/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/5325 |url-status=dead |archivedate=16 December 2018 |access-date=16 December 2018 }}

In 2010, Saeed appeared in a small role in Veeraana as a government official who witness the confess of a murderer. Directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu, it deals with child sexual abuse.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=97210 |title=Veeraana did a satisfactory business at box office |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=10 June 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619204728/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=listcategory&cat=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 June 2010 |access-date=10 June 2010 }} The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics; praising the writer and director for touching a condemnatory topic though criticizing its "over-the-top melodrama". Having a strong buzz prior its release, the film was proved to be a commercial success.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=96207 |title=Prior its release, seven shows of Veeraan booked housefull |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=13 May 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100516111848/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=listcategory&cat=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=16 May 2010 |access-date=13 May 2010 }} The same year he directed and starred in the 4 episodes horror television drama series 14 February.

In 2011 Saeed played the role of Junaid, the selfish friend of Nashid—played by Ismail Rasheed—who brainwashed him to be involved in counterfeit dollars business, in Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama Loodhifa.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/5254 |title=Loodhifa; Up-righting the fraternal film industry |language=dv |work=Sun |last=Naif |first=Ahmed |date=15 February 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140902184704/https://sun.mv/5254 |url-status=live |archivedate=2 September 2014 |access-date=16 April 2018}} Featuring an ensemble cast, the film deals with current social issues in the society told from different perspectives of the characters. Made on a budget of MVR 600,000, the film was declared a commercial failure though it received wide critical acclaim and several accolades.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10616 |title=With 10 awards, "Loodhifa" crowned as Best Film |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=22 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331061412/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10616 |url-status=live |archivedate=31 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}} At the 7th Gaumee Film Awards, Saeed was bestowed with the Best Costume Design award for his work in the film. He then featured in a small role in Ali Shifau's psychological romantic thriller Zaharu alongside Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed and Sheela Najeeb.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/23701 |title=11 years anniversary for DRE; what did they achieve? |language=dv |work=Dho |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=14 September 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181005134413/https://dho.mv/baiscope/23701 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 October 2018 |access-date=18 September 2018 }} 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. The film is inspired from Adrian Lyne-directed American psychological erotic thriller film Fatal Attraction (1987). Upon release the film received mixed response from critics and was declared a "flop" at box office.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |title=The love for cinema from Moger |language=dv |work=Vaguthu |last=Hassan |first=Nazim |date=29 June 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615140410/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |url-status=dead |archivedate=15 June 2016 |access-date=22 September 2018 }} Last release of the year featured Saeed as a police officer Zareer in Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed action drama film Insaaf (2011).{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/111873 |title="Insaaf": Can this be a different film from Yooppe? |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=22 October 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111024164447/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/111873 |url-status=dead |archivedate=24 October 2011 |access-date=5 October 2018 }} The film revolves around the disputes between two districts of an island.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/112883 |title=Premier date of "Insaaf" delayed |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=17 November 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128020205/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/112883 |url-status=dead |archivedate=28 November 2011 |access-date=12 October 2018 }} Upon release, the film received mixed to positive reviews from critics.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/113898 |title="Insaaf": A totally different film |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=8 December 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213012357/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/113898 |url-status=dead |archivedate=13 February 2012 |access-date=12 October 2018 }} Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru praised the performance of Saeed. For his performance, he received a nomination as Best Actor at 7th Gaumee Film Awards and 2nd Maldives Film Awards.{{cite news|url=http://maldivesfilmawards.com/?page=detail&id=34 |title=Feature Film Nominations Announced |language=dv |work=Maldives Film Awards |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417013119/http://maldivesfilmawards.com/?page=detail&id=34 |url-status=dead |archivedate=17 April 2016 |access-date=30 March 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10378 |title=Nominations for 7th Gaumee Film Awards Announced |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=16 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330160950/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28015 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}}

Saeed's only release of 2012 was Abdul Fattah's romantic film Love Story (2012) alongside Ali Seezan, Aishath Rishmy and Amira Ismail.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117784 |title=Have you seen the poster of 'Love Story' |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=1 March 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303201916/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117784 |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 March 2012 |access-date=27 October 2018 }}{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/film_review/119380 |title=An inside peak of 'Love Story' |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=4 April 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003123710/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/Y9Ooa |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 October 2018 |access-date=3 October 2018}} Displeased with the screenplay and performance of the actors, Nadheem of Haveeru wrote: "None of the actors were given scope to build their characters and none was able to justify their character. With excessive emotional scenes, actors were exposed to over-acting and nothing more". In 2013, Saeed featured in Ali Shifau-directed horror film Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D which serves as a prequel to Fathis Handhuvaru (1997) starring Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed in lead roles. It was based on a story by Ibrahim Waheed, Jinaa: Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun (2009), which itself is a prequel to the story Fathishandhuvaru (1996) written by himself which was later adapted to a film by same name in 1997.{{cite news|url=https://www.addulive.com/2219 |title="Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun": Most awaited release of the year|language=dv |work=Addu Live |last=Faisal |first=Ibrahim |date=5 January 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919033325/https://www.addulive.com/2219 |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 }} The film was marketed as being the first 3D release for a Maldivian film and the first release derived from spin-off.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/fathis_handhuvaruge_feshun_movie/126501 |title=Premier of 'Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun' postponed again |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed|date=7 November 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919034425/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/RonRE |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 }} Upon release the film received generally negative reviews from critics.{{cite news |url=http://vnews.mv/4094 |title="Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun" is a disappointment |language=dv |work=Vnews |last=Zaina |first=Fathimath |date=18 April 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919051113/http://vnews.mv/4094 |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 }} Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru Daily called the film a "disappointment" and Saeed's performance a "forgettable" one.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/film_review/137114 |title="Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun" review |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed|date=17 April 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919045055/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/0NRVW |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 }}

In 2014, he starred opposite Ali Seezan and Aishath Rishmy in Seezan's directorial venture, psychological thriller Insaana.{{cite web |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/159532 |title=Seezan's new film is "Insaanaa" |publisher=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |language=Divehi |date=16 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822052911/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/159532 |archivedate=22 August 2014 |access-date=1 November 2018 }} It revolves around a murder and how the murderer tries to evade from the crime.{{cite web|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/160212 |title=Ticlet sales kick-off for "Insaanaa" |work=Haveeru Daily |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |language=dv |date=1 September 2014 |access-date=8 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903153426/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/160212 |archivedate=3 September 2014 }} Made on a budget of MVR 220,000, the film was inspired by Ryan Connolly's short psychological horror film Tell (2012) which is loosely based on the Edgar Allan Poe short story "The Tell-Tale Heart".{{cite web|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/159764 |title=Is "Insaanaa" copied? |work=Haveeru Daily |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |language=dv |date=21 August 2014 |access-date=8 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140823134402/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/159764 |archivedate=23 August 2014 }} Upon release, the film received widespread critical acclaim. Hassan Naail from Vaguthu called it "one of the best Maldivian release till date" and was satisfied with the performance of whole cast.{{cite news|url=https://vaguthu.mv/?p=170979 |title=Insaana Review |language=Divehi |work=Vaguthu |last=Nail |first=Ismail |date=22 September 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103073849/https://vaguthu.mv/ |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 November 2018 |access-date=1 November 2018}} [https://archive.mv/dv/articles/6JXaw Alt URL] At the 2015 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Film Festival, Insaana was bestowed with Bronze Medal as Best Film, competing with seventeen regional films.{{cite web|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/ali_seezan/172126 |title="Insaanaa" awarded bronze medal at SAARC Film Festival |work=Haveeru Daily |last=Ahmed |first=Fazeena |language=dv |date=31 May 2015 |access-date=1 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181101160350/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/yldyn |archivedate=1 November 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=146036 |title=SAARC Film Festival to be screened in Colombo from June 1–6 |work=The Island |date=29 May 2016 |access-date=1 November 2018}} He next appeared in the Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq-directed Hulhudhaan alongside Mariyam Majudha and Roanu Hassan Manik which was a critical success.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/562 |title="Hulhudhaan": A film that deserves many shows |language=dv |work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=28 December 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328154747/https://avas.mv/562 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 March 2018 |access-date=28 March 2018}} The film was later screened at the Venice Film Festival.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/532 |title=First and last show of "Hulhudhaan" to be screened tonight |language=dv |work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=25 December 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328154100/https://avas.mv/532 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 March 2018 |access-date=28 March 2018}} The following year, Saeed appeared in Ali Seezan's action film Ahsham.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/318703/ |title=60% of the film is completed |language=dv |publisher=Vaguthu |author=Mohamed, Ibrahim |date=25 August 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622072125/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/318703/ |archivedate=22 June 2016 |access-date=22 June 2016}} Though the film received mixed reviews from critics, Saeed's performance as Jawid, an underboss was widely acclaimed.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/10139 |title=Ahsham: 5 stars for Seezan's spirit |language=dv |publisher=Avas |author=Ahmed, Nadheem |date=11 November 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618072410/https://avas.mv/10139 |archivedate=18 June 2016 |access-date=18 June 2016}} It was one of the three entries from the Maldives to the SAARC Film Festival in 2016.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/423846/ |title=Three entries to SAARC Film Festival; No award |language=dv |publisher=Vaguthu |author=Ahmed, Jaishan |date=9 June 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615140918/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/423846/ |archivedate=15 June 2016 |access-date=15 June 2016}} At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards Saeed received the Gaumee Best Supporting Actor award for Ahsham.

Saeed again collaborated with Seezan to star in his romantic film Vafaatheri Kehiveriya (2016).{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/16116 |title="Vafaatheriya Kehiveriya" is almost complete: Seezan |language=dv |publisher=Avas |author=Maahaa, Aishath|date=9 April 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609121943/https://avas.mv/16116 |archivedate=9 June 2016 |access-date=9 June 2016}} The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics. Nadheem blamed the title of the film for giving the impression of "old typical" to the film and considered Saeed's acting to be "strictly average" when compared to his other films.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/18132 |title="Vafaatheriya Kehiveriya" is not bad: Here is the reason behind its failure |language=dv |publisher=Avas |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |date=5 June 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606082514/https://avas.mv/18132 |archivedate=6 June 2016 |access-date=6 June 2016}} Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed Baiveriyaa (2016), a comedy film featuring an ensemble cast was his second release of the year.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10286 |title=Last film of the year, "Baiveriyaa" releasing today |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=14 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330145254/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10286 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 }} 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.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11095 |title=Two shows of "Baiveriya" screening at olympus this week |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=3 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330143550/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11095 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 }} Upon release the film was positively received by critics. Nazim Hassan of Avas applauded the comic timing of the characters and mentioned Saeed's comic sense as a "highlight of the movie" including the scenes in which he depicts different notable film characters.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/26970 |title=Baiveriyaa: A fun and entertaining film |language=dv |work=Avas |last=Hassan |first=Nazim |date=17 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330145015/https://avas.mv/26970 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 }} The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of the year.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/26970 |title=What was the best film of last year? |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=2 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330150107/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10813 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 }}

In 2017, Farooq portrayed MP Manik, a corrupt politician lured into a trap laid by Vishka, played by Aishath Rishmy, in Ravee Farooq's crime thriller Vishka.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/695 |title=Vishka will not be an ordinary film |language=dv |publisher=Mihaaru |author=Adhushan, Ahmed |date=31 May 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603160222/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/695 |archivedate=3 June 2016 |access-date=3 June 2016}} Prior to release it faced controversies as Hassan Haleel requested a deferred release claiming he allegedly owns the story and script of the film.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/news/14126|title=The request of deferment in release of Vishka declined |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Ibrahim |first=Muizzu |date=8 March 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402113207/https://mihaaru.com/news/20155|url-status=live |archivedate=2 April 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}} However, the film was cleared for exhibition with the court order proclaiming that the ownership of the script and story belongs to Rishmy.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/news/20155 |title=Court proclaimed owner of Vishka as Rishmy |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Ibrahim |first=Muizzu |date=9 July 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402113207/https://mihaaru.com/news/20155|url-status=live |archivedate=2 April 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}} Upon release, the film opened to a positive response from critics.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/30549 |title=Vishka can't be controlled, so does its praise! |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=8 March 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402112956/https://avas.mv/30549 |url-status=live |archivedate=2 April 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}} Mohamed Musthafa of the Sun applauded its "unexpected climax" and Saeed's "exceptional portrayal" of the corrupt politician.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/87006 |title=Vishka: A woman ruled over an immoral man |language=dv |work=Sun |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=10 March 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402112712/https://sun.mv/87006 |url-status=live |archivedate=2 April 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}} Echoing similar sentiments, Ahmed Nadheem of Avas considered his acting to be "per excellence, and beyond Maldivian cinematic standards".{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/30594 |title=Vishka: A woman ruled over an immoral man |language=dv |work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=10 March 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402122917/https://avas.mv/30594 |url-status=live |archivedate=2 April 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}} The film was screened at the SAARC Film Festival in 2017.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/27188 |title=SAARC Film Festival 2017: Best Actress named as Rishmy |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=25 November 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402112335/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/27188|url-status=live |archivedate=2 April 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}} He next featured alongside an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Fathimath Azifa and Ali Seezan in the romantic comedy film Naughty 40 which was directed by Shafeeu.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12917 |title="Naughty 40" featuring notable celebrities launched |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=13 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326152524/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12917 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}} The film revolves around three friends, Ashwanee, Ahsan and Ajwad (Played by Shafeeu, Saeed and Manik respectively) who are single and having a youthful outlook, in spite of being in their forties. Azifa played the role of Taniya, the beguiling lady signed up by her aunt to seduce and take down their rival businessman in the island, Jawad.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/92991 |title="Naughty 40" premiered; as promised it has all tastes|language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Reehan |first=Mohamed |date=3 August 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417163132/https://sun.mv/api/getcomments/?art=92991&rep=0&highlight= |archivedate=17 April 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}} The film met with both critical and commercial success, emerging as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of 2017.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/36883 |title="Naughty 40": A mixture of all tastes |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Maaha |first=Aishath|date=6 August 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327033332/https://avas.mv/36883 |url-status=live |archivedate=27 March 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |title=2017: Is it a successful year for the film industry? |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=31 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326162251/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}}

2018 was a dull year for Maldivian film-industry with regards to 2018 Maldivian presidential election, hence only one film of Faisal was released during the year; a suspense thriller film Dhevansoora (2018) written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25449 |title="Dhevansoora": A suspense thriller by Eupe |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=21 October 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328111609/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25449|url-status=live |archivedate=28 March 2018 |access-date=28 March 2018 }} The film marks Shafeeu's thirtieth direction and features an ensemble cast of twenty-one actors. Revolving around a murder investigating, Saeed played a police officer and the station head trying to solve the murder mystery.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/96653 |title=Dhevansoora is a must watch |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Fareeha |first=Aishath |date=4 November 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181120063343/https://sun.mv/96464 |url-status=live |archivedate=20 November 2018 |access-date=20 November 2018 }} The film received positive reviews from critics and was considered a "norm-breaker" for the Maldivian cinema. Ahmed Hameed Adam reviewing from VNews wrote: "Though Saeed had a small role in terms of screen time, he leaves an impact with the performance".{{cite news|url=http://vnews.mv/95298 |title=Dhevansoora: Re-writing History of Maldivian Cinema |language=Divehi |work=VNews |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=8 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190419092414/http://vnews.mv/95298 |url-status=live |archivedate=19 April 2019 |access-date=19 April 2019 }}

Saeed's first release of 2019 was the Moomin Fuad-directed psychological horror thriller Nivairoalhi (2019) which marks Niuma Mohamed's last onscreen film.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/48037 |title=Nivairoalhi released with a surprise |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=3 January 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328111609/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25449|url-status=live |archivedate=28 March 2018 |access-date=28 March 2018 }} Revolving around a patient suffering from depression, he played a small role in the film.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/42980 |title=Nivaroalhi yet again to be released in 2019 |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=27 September 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190109111317/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/42980 |url-status=live |archivedate=9 January 2019 |access-date=8 January 2019 }}

Starring opposite Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu and Ahmed Asim, the film received majorly positive reviews from critics; Aishath Maaha of Dho? favored the performance of the lead actors and mentioned the "neat arrangement" of its screenplay though pointed out its "weak ending" to be unsatisfactory while his performance was noted to be a "one-scene impression".{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/48258 |title=Nivaroalhi Review: Its heartbreaking to say Good Bye |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=11 January 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190207141326/https://dho.mv/baiscope/48258 |url-status=live |archivedate=7 February 2019 |access-date=7 February 2019 }} He reprised the role Ahsan in the horror comedy film 40+ (2019), a sequel to 2017 released comedy film Naughty 40, which was well received both critically and commercially.{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/46017 |title=40+ to be released on February 27 |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=3 January 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190109121637/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/46017 |url-status=live |archivedate=9 January 2019 |access-date=9 January 2019 |df=dmy-all }}

In 2018, he was ranked in the fifth position from Dho?'s list of Top Ten Actor of Maldives.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |title=Who is the Best Actor? |work=Dho? |language=dv |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=26 February 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190106182050/https://dho.mv/baiscope/31481 |url-status=live |archive-date=6 January 2019 |access-date=7 February 2019|df=dmy-all}}

On 2 September 2016, Saeed married one of his co-stars, Fathimath Azifa.{{cite news |url=https://www.muniavas.com/13762 |title=Saeed and Azu blessed with a baby |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Milna |first=Mariyam |date=25 March 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190601092252/https://www.muniavas.com/13762 |url-status=live |archivedate=1 June 2019 |access-date=31 March 2019 |df=dmy-all }} On 18 May 2019, Azifa gave birth to a daughter.{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/55076 |title=Azoo and Saeed blessed with a daughter |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=25 March 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190601092859/https://dho.mv/baiscope/55076|url-status=live |archivedate=1 June 2019 |access-date=31 March 2019 |df=dmy-all }}

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