Arifa Ibrahim
{{short description|Maldivian actress}}
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Arifa Ibrahim (born 22 June 1955) is a Maldivian actress, producer, director and writer.
Early life
Daughter of late Ibrahim Fulhu and late Fathma Fulhu, Arifa Ibrahim was born on 22 June 1955. She got married at the age of fourteen and is blessed with five daughters and one son. During her early life, Arifa was famous for stencil designing.{{cite news |url=https://www.muniavas.com/10788 |title=Arifa Ibrahim – Star of the Day |language=dv |work=MuniAvas |last=Milna |first=Mariyam |date=8 February 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190410141337/https://www.muniavas.com/10788 |archivedate=10 April 2019 |access-date=10 April 2019 |url-status=live }}
Career
=1984–1999: Early releases=
In 1993, Arifa starred opposite Ahmed Nimal in his direction, a drama film, Sitee. Based on true incidents occurred to a friend of Nimal, the film focuses on a fisherman who later turns to be a successful businessman and his search for his father.{{cite news |url=https://sun.mv/111830 |title=Nimal's best work is "Sitee" |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=19 November 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190525081349/https://sun.mv/111830 |url-status=live |archivedate=25 May 2019 |access-date=8 January 2019 }} The film regarded as one of the "Best Maldivian Films" features Arifa in the role Naseema, a poor woman who looks after her only son. This was followed by her collaboration with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his tragedy drama film Vaudhu which follows the separation of a happy couple due to the societal differences.
The following year, Arifa starred alongside Chilhiya Moosa Manik, Hassan Afeef, Lillian Saeed and Mariyam Haajara in Ibrahim Rasheed's family drama Dhevana An'bi. She played the role of Majidha, a wily wife who marries a wealthy bank manager and destroys the marriage of her daughter-in-law. The film revolves around a couple who gets separated due to discrimination by a cunning mother-in-law regarding social status. The same year, she featured in a small role in Mohamed Niyaz's only directed feature film Dheriyaa which requisites the style of film-making the industry follows. The film was critically appreciated and was a commercial success, by showing thirty two housefull shows at cinema.{{cite news|url=https://raajje.mv/news/8319 |title=Biggest weakness is delaying work |work=Raajje.mv |date=12 April 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120104849/https://raajje.mv/news/8319 |url-status=live |archivedate=20 November 2018 |access-date=16 November 2018}} She next appeared in Yoosuf Rafeeu's award-winning film Haqqu as Asima, mother of Shahid who reluctantly forced her only son to marry a woman he dissent.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |title=Top 10 Actresses in Malives |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=23 February 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305014312/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 March 2012 |access-date=26 November 2018 }} The film starring Mariyam Nisha, Reeko Moosa Manik and Mariyam Shakeela in lead roles, received positive reviews from critics. The following year she starred and directed the family drama Manzil which follows an intelligent and hardworking orphan, played by Aishath Shiranee, whose life turns a dramatic change while working as a servant in a reputed family. This was followed by her performance as a helpless mother in the Abdulla Shujau's Nafrathu (1994).
Arifa played the role of a responsible aunt who discovers the immoral relationship of her niece with her teacher, in Amjad Ibrahim's debut direction Huras (1996).{{cite news|url=https://raajje.mv/news/3058 |title=Amjey is unlucky when it comes to awards |work=Raajje.mv |language=Divehi |last=Abdulla |first=Azlifa |date=7 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181222120945/https://raajje.mv/news/3058 |url-status=live |archivedate=22 December 2018 |access-date=15 November 2018}} The film was developed solely with the intention of winning Gaumee Film Awards though it failed to garner any award at 2nd Gaumee Film Awards ceremony.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10626 |title=Amjey shocked with his deserving award |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=23 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181222115816/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10626 |url-status=live |archivedate=22 December 2018 |access-date=22 December 2018 }} The same year, she played the role of an abusive mother mistreating her adopted child, in Mohamed Rasheed's Hifehettumeh Neiy Karuna, starring opposite Niuma Mohamed, Abdul Raheem and Ibrahim Wisan.
Easa Shareef's horror film Fathis Handhuvaru, starring Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed was released in 1997.{{cite news |url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/fathis_handhuvaru_movie/116119 |title=10 reasons why Fathis Handhuvaru was liked by audience |work=Mihaaru |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=25 January 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181208061440/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/lgeG8 |url-status=dead |archivedate=8 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }} The film tells a conflicting love story of a married young woman who falls in love with a ghost and the consequences when her family expands from either sides.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/news/35883|title=A new part of Fathis Handhuvaru from Mihaaru |work=Mihaaru |language=Divehi |last=Ali |first=Ahmed Saail |date=15 May 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181203125902/https://mihaaru.com/news/35883 |url-status=live |archivedate=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }} She played mother of Zoona, the fearless lady who has been trapped in the powers of a ghost. The film is celebrated as the most successful and most watched Maldivian film with highest number of shows screened on release.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/fathis_handhuvaru_movie/111424 |title=High expectations for 'Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun'|language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Nadheem|first=Ahmed |date=12 October 2011 |access-date=18 September 2018 }}{{dead link|date=May 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} [https://archive.mv/dv/articles/WGLwB Alt URL] It was also widely appreciated by the critics and was considered to be the "all time favorite" Maldivian film. Arifa also appeared in a Television Maldives production, Fun Asaru which follows two women; one searching for her mother and one fighting cancer.{{cite news|url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1274 |title=National Award of Recognition 2017 – Ibrahim Rasheed |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190504175233/https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1274 |url-status=live |archivedate=4 May 2019 |access-date=23 April 2019}} The following year, she played the aunt of Nasiha, an attractive young woman in a relationship with a married man and a patient suffering from congenital heart disease in Abdul Faththaah's television drama series Dhoapatta (2000). Starring alongside Mohamed Shavin, Sheela Najeeb and Niuma Mohamed, the series centers on unrequited love and complications of a relationship within and beyond marriage.{{cite news|url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/418 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2004 – Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190423052307/https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/418 |url-status=live |archivedate=23 April 2019 |access-date=3 December 2018}} Her collaboration with Faththaah was repeated the same year with another romantic drama series, Aisha where she played the short-tempered and abusive mother.{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11141 |title=Which stars had faded too soon? |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=6 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190712055646/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11141 |url-status=live |archivedate=12 July 2019 |access-date=12 June 2018}} Mariyam Shauqee's widely acclaimed family drama television series Kahthiri was released during the same year, where she played the role of the influential mother of an extended family living in a congested housing complex, dealing with several social issues.{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/62237 |title=Where are all the drama series? |language=Divehi |work=Dho? |last=Ali |first=Ifraz |date=1 October 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028162243/https://dho.mv/baiscope/62237 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 October 2020 |access-date=28 October 2020}}
In 2000, Arifa played the mother of an unattractive fun-loving tomboy, in Hussain Adil's romance Hiyy Halaaku alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed and Sheela Najeeb.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/34202 |title=Niuma and Eupe together for one last time |language=Divehi|work=Dho? |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=12 April 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190202173310/https://dho.mv/baiscope/34202 |archivedate=2 February 2019 |access-date=2 February 2019}} The plot combines two love triangles set years apart. The first half covers friends on a college campus, while the second tells the story of a widower's young daughter who tries to reunite her dad with his old friend.{{cite web |title=Shah Rukh-Kajol teamed |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/bolly.htm |access-date=13 November 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/19970419144950/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/bolly.htm |archivedate=19 April 1997}} The film was an unofficial remake of Karan Johar's romantic drama film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji in the lead role.{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-vote-the-best-karan-johar-ilm/20120525.htm |title=Birthday Special: The Best Karan Johar Film? VOTE! |work=Rediff.com |date=25 May 2012 |access-date=9 October 2012 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808011859/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-vote-the-best-karan-johar-ilm/20120525.htm |archivedate= 8 August 2012 }} She was also signed to play a helpless yet caring mother opposite Reeko Moosa Manik, Shiznee and Jamsheedha Ahmed in Hussain Adhil-directed Sirru (1998).{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/33272 |title=A new teaser of 'Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah' released |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=24 March 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328101423/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/33272 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 March 2018 |access-date=18 September 2018 }}
=2000–04: Critical acclaim with side roles=
Amjad Ibrahim-directed Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib, starring Arifa, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Jamsheedha Ahmed 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}} Arifa played the role of Zahidha, the villainous mother who treats her step-daughter badly. At the 3rd Gaumee Film Awards, Arifa was bestowed with Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in the film. The same year, she starred in another Amjad Ibrahim's direction, a comedy drama film, Majubooru Loabi (2000) opposite Mariyam Nisha and Yoosuf Shafeeu which focuses on a failing marriage of a comprehensive man and an emotionally immature woman.
She next starred in Ali Shameel's drama film Hithi Nimun (2001) opposite Mohamed Shavin, Mariyam Nisha and Sheereen Abdul Wahid, which follows the storyline of a stubborn young man who abandons his girlfriend when he discovers about her pregnancy. She then worked for Aishath Ali Manik-directed Hiiy Edhenee (2001) which was an unofficial remake of Dharmesh Darshan's romantic film Dhadkan (2000) starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Shilpa Shetty in the lead role.{{cite web |last1=Nair |first1=Padmaraj |title=Dhadkan: The good ol' 60s revisited |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/20000818/freview.htm |website=Screen |access-date=14 November 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010207175455/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/20000818/freview.htm#dha |archivedate=7 February 2001 |date=August 2000}} Cast opposite Asad Shareef and Sheela Najeeb, she played the role of a caring mother loves her illegitimate son whole-heartedly.{{cite news|url=https://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/410071/ |title=Maldivians like copied products; our own style is not accepted: Seezan |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Abdulla, Fareeha |date=29 April 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628081830/https://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/410071/ |archivedate=28 June 2016 |access-date=28 June 2016}}
In 2002, Arifa featured alongside Mariyam Nisha, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Nazima, Moosa Zakariyya and Ahmed Shimau in Shimau-directed family drama film Loabi Nuvevununama.{{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://web.archive.org/web/20181210202633/http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |url-status=dead |archivedate=10 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }} Written by Fathimath Nahula, the story narrates the journey of a handicapped man who has been betrayed in love and unknowingly marries his brother's love interest. She plays the gluttonous mother who forcibly arranges her daughter's marriage for money. The film was a critical and commercial success.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/35686 |title=Empowering women in cinema |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=9 July 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203082808/https://dho.mv/baiscope/35686 |url-status=live |archivedate=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }}
The following year, she 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://web.archive.org/web/20181210202633/http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |url-status=dead |archivedate=10 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.{{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 }} She was applauded for her performance as the villainous aunt, 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 }}
=2004–15: Television series direction=
She then stepped into Fathimath Nahula's critically and commercially successful romantic drama television series, Kalaage Haqqugaa to portray the role of a foul-mouthed woman who reluctantly agrees to help an orphan.{{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 }} She rose to widespread prominence in the television industry by directing the critically acclaimed television series, Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun (2005) which revolves around two best-friends involved in extra-marital affairs and who fail to practice their duty as husband and wife.{{cite news |url=http://www.vnews.mv/91868 |title=Filming of Niuma's last film to commence in January 2019 |language=Divehi |work=VNews |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=23 November 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190602052327/http://www.vnews.mv/91868 |url-status=live |archivedate=2 June 2019 |access-date=2 June 2019}} Starring Niuma Mohamed, Lufshan Shakeeb, Ahmed Asim, Aminath Rasheedha and Mariyam Shakeela, the series was listed as one of the most successful television series. The following year, Arifa again collaborated with the team of Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun for another romantic television drama series, Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees (2006) which consists of fifty episodes. The series which follows the vengeance and retribution two best-friends go through when they both love the same person, received critical and commercial success. Her next appearance was as Khadheeja, an abusive mother-in-law in Yoosuf Shafeeu and Fathimath Nahula's direction, Soora released in 2008. The film was originally released as a television series to positive response.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/music/28773?ref=mhr-home |title=Kuda Ibbe's playlist of Best 10 |work=Dho? |date=18 January 2018 |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190420110440/https://dho.mv/music/28773?ref=mhr-home |url-status=live |archivedate=20 April 2019 |access-date=3 December 2018}}
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In 2009, Arifa starred opposite Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed and Nadhiya Hassan as the iniquitous step-mother in Seezan's melodrama Karuna Vee Beyvafa (2009). The film follows a downfall of a happily married couple on realizing the wife's infertility and destruction of their relationship with the invasion of a second wife.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/reports/289441/ |title=Politics is a challenge to entertainment industry |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Hassan, Nazim |date=22 June 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628083248/http://www.vaguthu.mv/reports/289441/ |archivedate=28 June 2016 |access-date=28 June 2016}} Arifa's first release of 2010 was Ali Seezan-directed family drama Maafeh Neiy alongside Seezan and Niuma Mohamed.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=93292&category=ihUfinum |title=Posters of Maafeh Nei is heavily criticised |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Naseer |first=Ismail |date=18 February 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100219063844/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=93292&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 February 2010 |access-date=19 September 2018 }} The film highlights many social issues including human rights abuses, forced marriages and domestic violence. She played the role of Abidha, a mother who forcefully marries her daughter to a wealthy businessman. The film received mixed reviews from critics, majority of them dismissing its melodrama and was a moderate success at box office.
The following year, she played a brief role of Saudhiyya, a gossiping woman who exposes the relationship of one of her neighbors to her family, in the 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.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=104588&category=ihUfinum |title=Expectations for "Loodhifa" is high |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=16 December 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216122531/http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=104588&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=16 December 2010 |access-date=3 October 2018}} Made on a budget of MVR 600,000, the film was declared a commercial failure though it received wide critical acclaim, praising the performance of cast and the film's "realism" in its language, characters and their attitude. The same year, she starred alongside Ali Seezan, Aishath Rishmy and Mariyam Nisha, in Abdul Faththaah-directed 14 Vileyrey. Written by Ibrahim Waheed, the project faced controversy when the team of Kuhveriakee Kaakuhey accuses Fatthah for "purloining the plot" of the latter. The film and her performance received mixed to positive reviews from critics".{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/1694 |title=There is no relationship between Rishmy and Ravi; but they are together |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=19 June 2016 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181005072342/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/1694 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 October 2018 |access-date=5 October 2018 }} The film did good business at box office and was declared a "Hit".{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/6636 |title=These actors will always be remembered |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=2 October 2016 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181005072326/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/6636 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 October 2018 |access-date=5 October 2018 }} A "forgettable performance" of Arifa was released with Hamid Ali's romantic family drama Laelaa alongside Amira Ismail and Yoosuf Shafeeu which was a critical and box office failure.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/111087 |title="Laela": Why is a good screenplay needed? |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=6 October 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111011190147/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/111087 |url-status=dead |archivedate=11 October 2011 |access-date=5 October 2018 }}
In 2015, Arifa 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, her performance as Haajara, an influential political leader 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}} The film, made on a budget of MVR 1,500,000, was considered as the most expensive film made in Maldives. It was one of the three entries from 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}}
=2017–present: Further releases=
Two years later, Hassan appeared in Abdul Faththaah's romantic drama Hahdhu (2017) alongside Mariyam Azza, Aminath Rishfa and Ahmed Shiban.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/29561 |title=Azza charging a high price |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=15 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418133548/https://avas.mv/29561 |url-status=live |archivedate=18 April 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018}} The film touched upon controversial issues in the Maldives including the depiction of flogging and also shines a light on mental health by featuring an attempted suicide.{{cite news|url=http://maldivesindependent.com/society/hahdhu-film-touches-upon-controversial-issues-in-the-maldives-132810 |title='Hahdhu' film touches upon controversial issues in the Maldives |work=Avas |date=28 September 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116000949/http://maldivesindependent.com/society/hahdhu-film-touches-upon-controversial-issues-in-the-maldives-132810 |url-status=live |archivedate=16 January 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/38237 |title=Review" Praising 'Hahdhu" in a limit |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Maaha |first=Aishath|date=8 September 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327062618/https://avas.mv/38237 |url-status=live |archivedate=27 March 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018 }} The film opened to mixed reviews from critics though it emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of the year.{{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}} She was next seen alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Fathimath Azifa and Jadhulla Ismail in the Mohamed Aboobakuru-directed Neydhen Vakivaakah, which was a critical and commercial failure.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/16027 |title=Maaen'boo's "Neydhen Vakivaakah" releasing on 27 September |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=20 April 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327151225/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/16027|url-status=live |archivedate=27 March 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018 }}{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/95102 |title=Neydhen Vakivaakah" premiered; audience found it "okay |language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Mujuthaba |first=Ahmed |date=28 September 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417164721/https://assets-infinity.sun.mv/serve/kRKzJ0YWWN |url-status=live |archivedate=17 April 2018 |access-date=17 April 2018 }}
2018 was a dull year for Maldivian film-industry with regards to 2018 Maldivian presidential election. Her only release of the year was the first Maldivian web-series, a romantic drama by Fathimath Nahula, Huvaa.{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/31773 |title=Huvaa: Nahula starts her web-series |work=Mihaaru |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=27 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181130093034/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/31773 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018 }} The series consisting of sixty episodes and streamed through the digital platform Baiskoafu, centers around a happy and radiant family which breaks into despairing pieces after a tragic incident that led to an unaccountable loss.{{cite news|url=http://sun.mv/110406 |title="Huvaa" is a hard work, it will be nice! |work=Sun |language=Divehi |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=18 October 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181130111442/http://sun.mv/110406 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/43404 |title="Huvaa" can be viewed through Baiskoafu application |work=Mihaaru |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=7 October 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181130104538/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/43404 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018 }} The series and her performance as a mother of four children trying to bring peace into the family were positively received.{{cite news |url=http://sun.mv/111524 |title=Nahula's "Huvaa" to be released for streaming tomorrow |work=Sun |language=Divehi |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=28 November 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181130112656/http://sun.mv/112249 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018 }}{{cite news |url=http://sun.mv/112336 |title=First episode of "Huvaa" was a success |work=Sun |language=Divehi |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=30 November 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181130113141/http://sun.mv/112336 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 November 2018 |access-date=30 November 2018 }}
Filmography
=Feature film=
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!scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |
| {{n/a}}
!scope="row"|Giritee Loabi |Shafiya | | |
| 1993
!scope="row"| Sitee | Naseema | |
| 1993
!scope="row"| Vaudhu | Sheereena | |
| 1994
!scope="row"| Dhevana An'bi | Majidha | |
| 1994
!scope="row"|Zakham |Shareefa | |
| 1994
!scope="row"| Dheriyaa | Dhonkanbulo | |
| 1994
!scope="row"| Nafrathu | Aneesa | |
| 1996
!scope="row"| Hagu An'bi | Najuma's sister | |
| 1996
!scope="row"| Fun Asaru | Hana's mother | |
| 1996
!scope="row"| Haqqu | Asima | |
| 1996
!scope="row"| Huras | Hawwa | |
| 1996
!scope="row"| Hifehettumeh Neiy Karuna | Shakeela | |
| 1997
!scope="row"| Diary | Shehenaz's mother | |
| 1997
!scope="row"| Fathis Handhuvaru | Zoona's mother | |
| 1997
!scope="row"| Heelaiy | Hawwa Mohamed | |
| 1998
!scope="row"| Dhauvaa | Soma's mother | Also the director |
| 1998
!scope="row" | Olhunuvi Hiyy | Sheeba's mother | |
| 1998
!scope="row"|Ethoofaaneerey | Aishath's mother | |
| 1998
!scope="row"| Sirru | Jeeza | |
| 2000
!scope="row"| Hiyy Halaaku | Fazlee's mother | |
| 2000
!scope="row"| Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib | Zahidha |
| 2000
!scope="row"| Majubooru Loabi | Aisthu | |
| 2000
!scope="row"| Shaalinee | Arifa | |
| 2001
!scope="row"| Hithi Nimun | Raniya's mother | |
| 2001
!scope="row"| Hiiy Edhenee | Shahin's mother | |
| 2002
!scope="row"| Loabi Nuvevununama | Nasma's mother | |
| 2003
!scope="row"|Edhi Edhi Hoadheemey | Latheefa | |
| 2003
!scope="row"| Kalaayaanulaa | Leena's mother | |
| 2009
!scope="row"| Karuna Vee Beyvafa | Kuda Manike | |
| 2010
!scope="row"| Maafeh Neiy | Abidha | |
| 2011
!scope="row"| Loodhifa | Saudhiyya | |
| 2011
!scope="row"| 14 Vileyrey | {{n/a}} | |
| 2011
!scope="row"| Laelaa | {{n/a}} | |
| 2015
!scope="row"| Randhari | Mariyam | |
| 2015
!scope="row"| Ahsham | Haajara | |
| 2017
!scope="row"| Hahdhu | Ali's mother | |
| 2017
!scope="row"| Neydhen Vakivaakah | Shihan and Nizam's mother | |
| 2019
! scope="row" | Maamui | Arifa Ahmed | Special appearance |
=Television=
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!scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |
| 1992
!scope="row"|Viha Loabi | | | |
| 1993
!scope="row"| Dhanmalhi |Fareedha's mother |Teledrama |
| 1994
!scope="row"| Manzil | Nazima's mother | Also the director |
| 1994
!scope="row"|Furusathu |Sharudha's mother | | |
| 1994
!scope="row"| Hithi Thajuribaa | Asma's sister-in-law | Recurring role |
| 1994
!scope="row"| Qurubaan | Khadheeja | Recurring role; 5 episodes |
| 1996
!scope="row"|Riheyfai Mahchah Foi | | | |
| 1996
!scope="row"|Dhiriulhumakee Miee! | |In the episode "Muhammaa Kaloa" | |
| 1997–1999
!scope="row" | Kahthiri | Hawwa Manike | Main role; 49 episodes |
| 1998–1999
!scope="row"| Aisha | Ameena | Main role |
| 2000
!scope="row"| Dhoapatta | Nasiha's aunt | Recurring role |
| 2004
!scope="row"| Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee | Zareena | Recurring role; 12 episodes |
| 2004
!scope="row"| Kamana Vareh Neiy | Fareedha | Recurring role; 2 episodes |
| 2005
!scope="row" | Loabi Vaanama | Habeeba | Recurring role; 13 episodes |
| 2005
!scope="row"| Kalaage Haqqugaa | Habeeb's wife | Recurring role |
| 2005
!scope="row"|Baiveriyaa | Faheema's friend | Guest role; "Episode 10" |
| 2007–2008
!scope="row"|Vimlaa | | | |
| 2008
!scope="row"|Hinithun Velaashey Kalaa | Zubeir's wife | Guest role; "Episode 52" |
| 2008
!scope="row"| Soora | Khadheeja | Recurring role |
| 2018–2020
!scope="row"| Huvaa | Maariya | Main role |
=Short film=
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!scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |
| 2007
!scope="row"| Ossunu Iraaeku | Mariyam's grandmother | |
| 2010
! scope="row"| Dhekafi | Aminath | | |
| 2020
!scope="row" |KKB: Kuda Kuda Baaru | Zoona's mother | |
=Other work=
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!scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Director !scope="col"| Screenplay !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |
| 1998
!scope="row"|Dhauvaa |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} |Feature film | |
| 1999
!scope="row"|Loabiveriyaa |{{Yes}} | |Feature film | |
| 2000
!scope="row"|Saahibaa |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} |Feature film | |
| 2003–2004
!scope="row"|Vaisoori | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | 52 episodes |
| 2005–2006
!scope="row" | Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | 52 episodes |
| 2006–2007
!scope="row"| Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | 50 episodes |
| 2007
! scope="row" |Wafaatheri Nuvevunas | {{Yes}} | |26 episodes | |
| 2007–2008
!scope="row"|Vimlaa | {{Yes}} | |26 episodes | |
Accolades
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!scope="col"| Award !scope="col"| Category !scope="col"| Nominated work !scope="col"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |
|---|
| 1998
!scope="row"|Aafathis Awards - 1997 |Best Supporting Actress |{{won}} | |
| 2007
! scope="row"| 3rd Gaumee Film Awards | Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| |
| 2008
! scope="row" | 2nd Miadhu Crystal Award | Best Director | {{won}} |
| 2012
! scope="row"| 2nd Maldives Film Awards | colspan="2"| Lifetime Achievement Award | {{won}} |
References
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