Niuma Mohamed

Mohamed was born on 20 October 1977 in GDh. Vaadhoo, the youngest of six siblings.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/27237 |title=Is Niuma ready to quit acting career |work=Avas |language=dv |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=22 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215085726/https://avas.mv/27237 |url-status=live |archive-date=15 December 2018 |access-date=15 December 2018 }} A die-hard fan of Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Aamir Khan, and Kajol, she frequently listened to Voice of Maldives and watched Bollywood films, which inspired her to become an actress.

Mohamed attended Maafannu Madharusa school and she calls her experience there a "joyous ride". She completed eight standard school years with no intention of studying further.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/126778 |title=Prior a celebrity: Niuma Mohamed |work=Haveeru |language=dv |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=6 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130124233956/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/126778 |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 January 2013 |access-date=30 January 2019 }} In 1993, she worked in the Villingili government as her first job. The next year, she joined a taxi centre and four months later, she received a call from Mariyam Shauqee, a producer for Television Maldives, praising her voice and offering to cast Mohamed in one of her films. At the age of seventeen, the young actress made her career debut in Shaugee's television drama series Hithi Thajuribaa (1994) alongside Ali Shameel, Aminath Rasheedha, and Arifa Ibrahim. She later joined a class to complete her GCE Ordinary Level exam but instead "evaded" for a film shooting, using the money she saved up for her exam fee.

Once her talent was recognized with Hithi Thajuribaa, Mohamed was offered several other film roles. She first acted in the film Badhal (1996), though her first release was Hagu An'bi (1996). In the former, she starred alongside Hamid Ali, Hussain Sobah, and Waleedha Waleed while playing the role of Shiuna, the charismatic and intelligent teenage daughter of a wealthy businessman who is being duped in a series of unfortunate events.{{cite news|url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/168 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2011 - Niuma Mohamed |work=Presidency Maldives |language=dv |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190405062639/https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/168 |url-status=live |archive-date=5 April 2019 |access-date=3 December 2018}} At the 1996 Aafathis Awards ceremony, Mohamed received the Best actress, Best Dance, and Best Performer awards.{{cite news|url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/168 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2011 – Niuma Mohamed |work=Presidency Maldives |language=dv |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190405062639/https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/168 |url-status=live |archive-date=5 April 2019 |access-date=3 December 2018}} The same year, she starred opposite Arifa Ibrahim, Abdul Raheem, and Ibrahim Wisan in Mohamed Rasheed's Hifehettumeh Neiy Karuna, where she played the role of Thasneem, an orphan who has been mistreated and abused by her adoptive mother. This was followed by Yoosuf Rafeeu's comedy Nibu (1996), an unofficial remake of Gulzar's Bollywood comedy Angoor (1982), which focuses on two pairs of identical twins separated at birth and how their lives go haywire when they meet in adulthood.{{cite news|url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1274 |title=National Award of Recognition 2017 – Ibrahim Rasheed |work=Presidency Maldives |language=dv |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190504175233/https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1274 |url-status=live |archive-date=4 May 2019 |access-date=23 April 2019}}

Easa Shareef's horror film Fathis Handhuvaru (1997), where are starred opposite Reeko Moosa Manik, proved to be a breakthrough for Mohamed.{{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=dv |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=25 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181208061440/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/lgeG8 |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }} The film tells the story of a married young woman who falls in love with a ghost.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/news/35883|title=A new part of Fathis Handhuvaru from Mihaaru |work=Mihaaru |language=dv |last=Ali |first=Ahmed Saail |date=15 May 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181203125902/https://mihaaru.com/news/35883 |url-status=live |archive-date=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }} The film is celebrated as the most successful Maldivian film with the highest number of shows screened upon release.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/fathis_handhuvaru_movie/111424 |title=High expectations for 'Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun'|language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Nadheem|first=Ahmed |date=12 October 2011 |access-date=18 September 2018 }}{{dead link|date=August 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} [https://archive.mv/dv/articles/WGLwB Alt URL] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919171832/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/WGLwB |date=19 September 2018 }} Mohamed then starred opposite Reeko Moosa Manik, Hassan Afeef, and Mariyam Nazima in Easa Shareef's Emme Fahu Dhuvas (2000), where she played a devious woman who spoils her best friend's upcoming marriage by creating false accusation and staging misleading impressions. The following year, she played the role of Mary, a devoted wife desperately seeking affection from her husband in Abdul Faththaah's television drama series Dhoapatta (2000). The series also featured Mohamed Shavin, Sheela Najeeb, and Jamsheedha Ahmed.{{cite news|url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/418 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2004 - Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom |work=Presidency Maldives |language=dv |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190423052307/https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/418 |url-status=live |archive-date=23 April 2019 |access-date=3 December 2018}} Mohamed's collaboration with Faththaah was repeated the same year with another romantic drama series, Aisha, where she played the helpful friend of a young woman suffering from an abusive marriage.{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11141 |title=Which stars had faded too soon? |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=6 January 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190712055646/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11141 |url-status=live |archive-date=12 July 2019 |access-date=12 June 2018}} Mariyam Shauqee's widely acclaimed family drama television series Kahthiri was released in 1997; here Mohamed played the role of a doctor living in a congested housing complex while dealing with various social issues.{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/62237 |title=Where are all the drama series? |language=dv |work=Dho? |last=Ali |first=Ifraz |date=1 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028162243/https://dho.mv/baiscope/62237 |url-status=live |archive-date=28 October 2020 |access-date=28 October 2020}}

In 2000, Mohamed played Fazlee Shareef, an unattractive fun-loving tomboy who later transforms into a feminine and beautiful girl, and who is secretly in love with her best friend, in Hussain Adil's romance Hiyy Halaaku.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/34202 |title=Niuma and Eupe together for one last time |language=dv|work=Dho? |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=12 April 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190202173310/https://dho.mv/baiscope/34202 |archive-date=2 February 2019 |access-date=2 February 2019}}{{cite web |title=Shah Rukh-Kajol teamed |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/bolly.htm |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970419144950/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/bolly.htm |archive-date=19 April 1997}} The film was an unofficial remake of Karan Johar's romantic drama Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji.{{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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808011859/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-vote-the-best-karan-johar-ilm/20120525.htm |archive-date= 8 August 2012 }} The Amjad Ibrahim-directed Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib, starring Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Jamsheedha Ahmed, and Arifa Ibrahim was released the same year.{{cite news|url=https://en.sun.mv/41378 |title=Amjay honored with Lifetime Achievement Award |work=Sun |date=22 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116063339/https://en.sun.mv/41378 |url-status=live |archive-date=16 November 2018 |access-date=16 November 2018}} The film revolves around a woman who has been mistreated by her stepmother and forced to marry against her will.{{cite news|url=https://psmnews.mv/21026 |title=Amjay's contribution in the industry is recommended |work=PSMNews |language=dv |date=4 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116064411/https://psmnews.mv/21026 |url-status=live |archive-date=16 November 2018 |access-date=15 November 2018}} Mohamed played the role of Dhiyana, the caring friend of Julia, played by Jamsheedha Ahmed. This was followed by the year's most successful Maldivian film, Ahmed Nimal's horror classic Zalzalaa, in which Mohamed portrays the character of Shiuna Ibrahim, an innocent and amenable young woman who marries a divorcee.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/entertainment/35273 |title=Jumayyil Nimal's letter |work=Dho? |language=dv |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=2 July 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190128072129/https://dho.mv/entertainment/35273 |url-status=live |archive-date=28 January 2019 |access-date=28 January 2019 }}{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25456 |title=Niuma announces her retirement with Nivairoalhi |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=21 October 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190108162503/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25456 |url-status=live |archive-date=8 January 2019 |access-date=8 January 2019 }}

In 2001, Mohamed starred as an aspiring model and an obsessive lover in Aslam Rasheed's romantic thriller film Dheevaanaa, which was an unofficial remake of Ram Gopal Varma's romantic thriller Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2001), starring Urmila Matondkar, Fardeen Khan, and Sonali Kulkarni.{{cite news |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/apr/27pyaar.htm |title=Fatally Attracted |work=Rediff.com |date=21 April 2011 |author=Taparia, Nidhi |access-date=16 November 2018 |archive-date=29 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929041132/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/apr/27pyaar.htm |url-status=live }} The same year, she acted in Aishath Ali Manik's Hiiy Edhenee, which was an unofficial remake of Dharmesh Darshan's romantic film Dhadkan (2000), starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Shilpa Shetty in the lead roles.{{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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010207175455/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/20000818/freview.htm#dha |archive-date=7 February 2001 |date=August 2000}} Cast opposite Ali Seezan, Sheela Najeeb, and Asad Shareef, Mohamed played the role of Leena, the partner of a wealthy businessman who secretly loves him for a long time.{{cite news|url=https://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/410071/ |title=Maldivians like copied products; our own style is not accepted: Seezan |language=dv|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Abdulla, Fareeha |date=29 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628081830/https://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/410071/ |archive-date=28 June 2016 |access-date=28 June 2016}}

Niuma collaborated with Easa Shareef once again for another horror film, titled Ginihila (2003), alongside Ali Seezan, Mariyam Nisha, and Reeko Moosa Manik, playing the role of Suhana, a mentally unstable young girl who commits suicide when her boyfriend rejects her demand to leave his wife for her.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/24396 |title=Easa Shareef returns with a Lhen Foiy |work=Avas |language=dv |last=Ifraz |first=Ali |date=18 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203125554/https://avas.mv/43170 |url-status=live |archive-date=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }}{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/entertainment/32682?ref=mhr-home |title=Wish these actors will return |work=Dho? |language=dv |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=15 March 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181214091805/https://dho.mv/entertainment/32682 |url-status=live |archive-date=14 December 2018 |access-date=12 December 2018 }} The film is an unofficial remake of Vikram Bhatt's Indian horror film Raaz (2002), featuring Bipasha Basu, Dino Morea, Malini Sharma, and Ashutosh Rana, which itself is an unofficial adaptation of What Lies Beneath.{{cite web|title=Bollywood plays the aping game|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?msid=63638|work=The Times of India|access-date=27 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050417232830/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?msid=63638|archive-date=17 April 2005}} Mohamed next worked with Amjad Ibrahim on his horror film Dhonkamana (2003), which depicts the romantic relationship between a young man (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu) and an old woman (played by Fauziyya Hassan).{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/29052|title="Reyvumun": Another romantic horror film by Amjay |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=7 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328103707/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/29052|url-status=live |archive-date=28 March 2018 |access-date=28 March 2018 }} Featuring Hassan, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Sheereen Abdul Wahid, Amira Ismail, and Aminath Rasheedha, the film received mainly negative reviews from critics, though its inclusion of the theme portraying the relationship between a couple with a large age gap was praised.

Mohamed was later applauded for her performance as Faraha, an empowered, wealthy business woman who makes it her life's mission to break up a happy marriage in the Abdul Faththaah-directed critically acclaimed television series Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee (2003).{{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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803110112/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/76438 |url-status=live |archive-date=3 August 2020 |access-date=20 August 2020 }}

Mohamed's most successful release of the year 2003 was Fathimath Nahula's romantic film Kalaayaanulaa, which tells the story of a man (Yoosuf Shafeeu) who decides to marry his childhood best friend (played by Mohamed) when his wife (Aishath Shiranee) fails to please him sexually.{{cite news |url=http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2009 – Fathimath Nahula |work=Presidency Maldives |language=dv |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181203081921/http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }} The film received widespread critical acclaim for its performances and was declared the year's highest-grossing Maldivian film.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/7801 |title=Nahula Vs Tedry: Who among the two brought a revelation to Maldivian Cinema? |work=Avas |language=dv |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=6 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908184812/https://avas.mv/7801 |url-status=live |archive-date=8 September 2015 |access-date=3 December 2018 }} Mohamed's portrayal of the tolerant second wife garnered her a Miadhu Crystal Award for Best Actress and a Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/48823 |title=Zuleykha Awarded as Best Film winning in eight categories |language=dv| work=Haveeru |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181213115122/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/AaoRm |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 December 2018 |access-date=12 December 2018}}{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/56402 |title=Winners of 4th Gaumee Film Awards |language=dv|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=30 December 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930060753/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/wYrDB |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 September 2018 |access-date=30 September 2018 }}

This was followed by Abdul Faththaah's Aan... Aharenves Loabivin (2002), starring Mohamed, alongside Ali Seezan, Sheela Najeeb, Aminath Rasheedha, and Neena Saleem. Mohamed played the role of Suzy, an ill-fated girl who is forced to conceal her marriage in order to help her friend recovering from amnesia.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/38804 |title=Sheela donating her dresses |work=Avas |language=dv |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=22 September 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190207065145/https://avas.mv/38804 |url-status=live |archive-date=7 February 2019 |access-date=7 February 2019}} The film opened to positive responses from critics and was commercially successful as well.{{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}}

Mohamed next starred as a fangirl of an established actor in Amjad Ibrahim's next directorial venture, Sandhuravirey 2 (2004), a sequel to his 2002 horror film Sandhuravirey, which presented Yoosuf Shafeeu and Mariyam Nisha in the lead roles. The film follows a jinn avenging the death of its mother and sister. Similar to its prequel, the film received negative responses from critics.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12282|title=A festival of Amjey's films to be organized |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=30 January 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181222115546/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12282 |url-status=live |archive-date=22 December 2018 |access-date=22 December 2018 }}

In 2005, Mohamed starred alongside Ali Seezan and Sheereen Abdul Wahid in Ahmed Nimal's horror film Handhu Keytha (2005), which tells the story of a man who is enchanted by a spirit while witnessing a lunar eclipse.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/110754 |title=Henceforth, I will select film on a limited basis: Ali Seezan |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=25 October 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181217081910/https://sun.mv/110754 |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 December 2018 |access-date=17 December 2018 }}

Mohamed then stepped into Fathimath Nahula's critically and commercially successful romantic drama television series Kalaage Haqqugaa, to play the role of Aishath Imna, a sacrificing mother and an orphan who is later abandoned by her guardian.{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/59849 |title=Where are all the drama series? |language=dv |work=Avas |last=Ashraf |first=Aisha |date=4 February 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190527043138/https://avas.mv/59849 |url-status=live |archive-date=27 May 2019 |access-date=27 May 2019}}{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/6331 |title=Whats up with Hatharu Udhares Ayya? |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=26 September 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190427091854/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/6331 |url-status=live |archive-date=27 April 2019 |access-date=22 December 2018 }}

Mohamed rose to widespread prominence in the television industry with her performance as an indolent daughter who marries her best friend in the Arifa Ibrahim-directed critically acclaimed television series Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun in 2005. The story revolves around two best friends involved in extramarital affairs who fail to perform their duties 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=dv |work=VNews |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=23 November 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190602052327/http://www.vnews.mv/91868 |url-status=live |archive-date=2 June 2019 |access-date=2 June 2019}} The show, which also included Lufshan Shakeeb, Ahmed Asim, Aminath Rasheedha, and Mariyam Shakeela, was listed as one of the most successful television series.

In April 2006, Ahmed Nimal's revenge thriller Hiyani was released, featuring Mohamed as a devoted wife who seeks comfort in the company of her husband's kidnapper.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/60767 |title=Winners of 5th Gaumee Film Awards |language=dv|work=Haveeru |last=Ahmed |first=Fazeena |date=13 April 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221053708/http://webcache.dhivehi.mv/haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/60767 |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 December 2018 |access-date=21 December 2018 }} The film received mostly positive reviews from critics. Mohamed's performance fetched her another Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Actress.{{cite web |url=http://saarcculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/brochure.pdf |title=SAARC Film Festival 2017 (PDF) |publisher=South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation |access-date=21 December 2018 |archive-date=21 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221230434/http://saarcculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/brochure.pdf |url-status=live }} This was followed by Amjad Ibrahim's romantic drama film Hithuge Edhun (2006), which tells the story of a disabled man, with Mohamed playing the role of Shaniya, the man's caring wife who hides the truth of her first marriage. This resulted in another Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Actress.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/33272 |title=A new teaser of 'Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah' released |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=24 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328101423/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/33272 |url-status=live |archive-date=28 March 2018 |access-date=18 September 2018 }} The same year, Mohamed again collaborated with the team from Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun, in Arifa Ibrahim's new romantic television drama series Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees. The series, which follows the story of two best friends who both love the same person, features Mohamed in the role of one of the friends, who pursues her revenge for the betrayal she feels she has experienced.

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In 2008, Mohamed appeared in Fathimath Nahula's romantic drama film Yoosuf, which depicts the story of a deaf-mute man (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu) who has been mistreated and mocked by a wealthy family for his disability.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/46477 |title=Audience never getting bored of Nahula's style |work=Dho? |language=dv |last=Ali |first=Ifraz |date=3 December 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190112154658/https://dho.mv/baiscope/46477 |url-status=live |archive-date=12 January 2019 |access-date=12 January 2019 }} The film featured an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Nimal, Fauziyya Hassan, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas, and Ahmed Lais Asim, who were at the time the biggest names in Maldivian cinema. Mohamed played the wife of the titular character and regarded her role to be one of the most challenging she had taken on throughout her career, since most of her dialogue needed to be "audible and expressive in gestures". The film received widespread critical acclaim and attained blockbuster status at the box office, making it one of the all-time highest-grossing movies in the Maldives.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/24768 |title=Nahula at her peak; aiming for 50 shows |work=Avas |language=dv |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=1 October 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181203081713/https://avas.mv/24768 |url-status=live |archive-date=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }} It was also the Maldivian official entry at the 2009 SAARC Film Festival and had the privilege of being the festival's opening feature.{{cite news |url=http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2009 – Fathimath Nahula |work=Presidency Maldives |language=dv |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181203081921/http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=186 |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018 }} Mohamed's performance earned her a Gaumee Film Awards nomination for Best Actress, and she won a Maldives Film Award in the same category.

Mohamed had four releases in 2009. Her first film of the year was Yoosuf Shafeeu's Hiyy Rohvaanulaa, where she featured alongside Shafeeu, Abdulla Muaz, and Nadhiya Hassan.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/25099 |title=Are these stars fallen? |work=Mihaaru |language=dv |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=17 October 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190104074419/https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/25099 |url-status=live |archive-date=4 January 2019 |access-date=4 January 2019 }} The film follows a blind man who regains his eyesight but decides to conceal this and continue presenting as blind in order to discover his wife's affair with another man. Mohamed played the role of Zeeshan, a schoolteacher trapped in her previous relationship with a ruthless man. The film received favorable reviews from critics and was a commercial success. For her performance in the film, Mohamed received a nominations for Best Actress at the 6th Gaumee Film Awards and the 1st Maldives Film Awards ceremony.

The same year, the actress played a naive woman who is brutally raped by her brother-in-law, in Ahmed Nimal's drama E Dharifulhu, which featured an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Sheela Najeeb, and Ahmed Nimal.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |title=Top 10 Actresses in Malives |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=23 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305014312/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 March 2012 |access-date=26 November 2018 }} At the 1st Maldives Film Awards, Mohamed received her third nomination as Best Actress for her performance in the film.{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B74437jC6CY&fbclid |title=Maldives Film Awards 2011 Nominations |language=dv|via=YouTube |author=Haveeru Videos |date=26 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215111922/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B74437jC6CY&fbclid |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 December 2018 |access-date=15 December 2018 }} She next 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 him that his wife and son have been kidnapped for ransom.{{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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615140410/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 June 2016 |access-date=22 September 2018 }} Mohamed played the role of Suza, the man's wife. The film was a commercial failure, despite a positive response from critics. It won five Gaumee Film Awards and twelve Maldives Film Awards and 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=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=2 September 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181216105808/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/5325 |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 December 2018 |access-date=16 December 2018 }} In her last release of the year, Mohamed starred opposite Ali Seezan and Nadhiya Hassan in Seezan's melodrama Karuna Vee Beyvafa. The film follows a happily married couple who learn that the wife cannot bear children, and the collapse of their relationship following this.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/reports/289441/ |title=Politics is a challenge to entertainment industry |language=dv|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Hassan, Nazim |date=22 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628083248/http://www.vaguthu.mv/reports/289441/ |archive-date=28 June 2016 |access-date=28 June 2016}}

Mohamed's first release of 2010 was Ali Seezan's family drama Maafeh Neiy, where she appeared alongside Seezan and Koyya Hassan Manik.{{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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100219063844/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=93292&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 February 2010 |access-date=19 September 2018 }} The film highlights many social issues including human rights abuses, forced marriage, and domestic violence. Mohamed plays the role of Seema, a woman who has been ill-treated by her two daughters. The film was criticised for its melodrama, though critics found Mohamed to be the "saving grace of the film". Other critics expressed disappointment to "witness a middling acting [from] the all-time best actress". The film fetched her a nomination for Best Actress at the 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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417013119/http://maldivesfilmawards.com/?page=detail&id=34 |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 April 2016 |access-date=30 March 2018}} In her next release of the year, a family drama by Ali Shifau, Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa, Mohamed featured in dual roles—as Nisha, an aspiring model who has been tormented by tempestuous in-laws, and as Aminath, a woman who dies during childbirth.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=93295&category=ihUfinum |title=Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa to release on April 5 |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Naseer |first=Ismail |date=18 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221062847/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=93295&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 February 2010 |access-date=22 September 2018 }} The film and her performance received positive responses from critics.

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Mohamed next starred opposite Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, and Mohamed Manik in Ahmed Nimal's horror film Zalzalaa En'buri Aun.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=95731&category=ihUfinum |title=Zalzalaa Enburi Aun released on a housefull show |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Naseer |first=Ismail |date=29 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503053212/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=95731&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 May 2010 |access-date=24 September 2018 }} It was a spin-off of Aslam Rasheed's horror classic Zalzalaa (2000). The film revolves around a mariage blanc, the murder of a man by his wife, and the avenging of his death. Mohamed played the role of a spirit who falls in love with the lead character and later seeks vengeance for his murder. The film received mixed responses from critics and had a mediocre performance at the box office. Later in 2010, Mohamed appeared alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu and Amira Ismail in Veeraana, a drama film that 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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619204728/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=listcategory&cat=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 June 2010 |access-date=10 June 2010 }} She played the role of Reena, a woman who dies during childbirth. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised the writer and director for tackling a sensitive topic but criticized the "over-the-top melodrama". The production proved to be a commercial success, however.{{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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100516111848/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=listcategory&cat=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 May 2010 |access-date=13 May 2010 }} Mohamed 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.{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FGi5Wym7FE |title=Fimee Udhares – Dhivehi film Tree (24 sep 2010) mnbc-603 |language=dv|via=YouTube |author=MNBC |date=24 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926112853/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FGi5Wym7FE |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 September 2018 |access-date=26 September 2018 }} She also appeared in Amjad Ibrahim's romantic horror film Vakinuvinama, which was another critical and commercial failure.{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u35gzDZbnzw |title=Dhivehi Film Vakinuvinama – Heyanboa (15 oct 2010) mnbc-956 |language=dv|via=YouTube |author=MNBC |date=15 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928141611/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u35gzDZbnzw |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 }}

The actress followed this with her directorial debut, the drama Niuma, which featured her in the titular role, alongside an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Nimal, Aminath Rasheedha, and Abdulla Muaz. The project made Mohamed the highest-paid actress in the history of Maldivian cinema.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/29561 |title=Azza charging a high price |language=dv|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=15 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418133548/https://avas.mv/29561 |url-status=live |archive-date=18 April 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018}} In an interview, she stated, "I sacrificed my hair to make a scene audiences will be thrilled to watch. I assure everyone that, if this film is not appreciated, I will leave the industry once and for all".{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=102955&category=ihUfinum |title=Niuma; a must watch |language=dv|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=4 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124093750/http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=102955&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 November 2010 |access-date=26 September 2018 }} Upon release, the film was met with widespread critical acclaim, specifically complimenting the performance and dialogue. 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 she did".{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/3777 |title="Niuma" has exposed the reality of our society |language=dv|work=Sun |last=Niyaza |first=Aminath |date=13 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928134956/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/Yvm0|url-status=dead |archive-date=28 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 }} The film went on to become the highest-grossing Maldivian release of the year{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/3634 |title=Housefull shows of "Niuma" screened |language=dv|work=Sun |last=Niyaza |first=Aminath |date=6 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928134057/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/898e |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 }} and fetched Mohamed several accolades, including Best Director and Best Actress awards at the 2nd Maldives Film Awards.{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/123762 |title=Winners of Maldives Film Awards |language=dv|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=5 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402094000/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/123762 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 April 2015 |access-date=19 September 2018 }} She also won the Best Actress award at the 6th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, while being nominated for Best Director.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/64111 |title=Majority of the awards for "Niuma", "Happy Birthday" announced as best film |language=dv |work=Sun|last=Saeed|first=Fathimath |date=23 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024085951/https://sun.mv/64111 |url-status=live |archive-date=24 October 2015 |access-date=30 March 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/9322 |title=Yoope crowned Best Actor, Niuma received Best Actress, and Happy Birthday as the Best Film |language=dv|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=23 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924050337/https://avas.mv/9322 |url-status=live |archive-date=24 September 2018 |access-date=24 September 2018}}

Mohamed began 2011 with Hussain Munawwar's directorial debut, Sazaa, opposite Ismail Rasheed and Lufshan Shakeeb. The story revolves around a carefree woman whose life it turned upside down when she is forced to marry a brutal man. Mohamed earned mostly positive comments for her performance as the lead character. Critically well received, the film emerged as a commercial success.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/102159 |title=Director's start is worthy |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=12 March 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150313045943/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/102159 |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 March 2015 |access-date=30 March 2018 }} Mohamed's performance fetched her a Best Actress nomination at the 7th Gaumee Film Awards.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10378 |title=Nominations for 7th Gaumee Film Awards Announced |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=16 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330160950/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28015 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}} She followed this success by appearing in Ali Shifau's psychological romantic thriller Zaharu, alongside Ali Seezan 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 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181005134413/https://dho.mv/baiscope/23701 |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 October 2018 |access-date=18 September 2018 }} The film centers around a married man who has a brief affair with a woman who becomes obsessed with him. Mohamed played the role of Aminath, a woman who finds out about her husband's extramarital affair. The film was inspired by the Adrian Lyne-directed American erotic thriller Fatal Attraction (1987). Upon release, Zaharu received mixed responses from critics and was declared a flop at the box office. Apart from featuring in an item number in Hamid Ali's Laelaa, Mohamed went on to star alongside Aishath Rishmy, Ali Seezan, Ahmed Azmeel, and Aminath Rasheedha in Azmeel's debut, Hiyy Yaara Dheefa.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/111087 |title="Laela": Why is a good screenplay needed? |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=6 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111011190147/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/111087 |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 October 2011 |access-date=5 October 2018 }}{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/111417 |title="Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" premiered |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=13 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111014210956/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/111417 |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 October 2011 |access-date=11 October 2018 }} The film received negative reviews from critics, pointing out similarities between the Bollywood comedy-drama film Ishq (1997) and Kundan Shah's family drama Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002). Mohamed played Anju, an adopted daughter craving love. The film did not succeed financially, but her portrayal was moderately acclaimed by critics.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/111747 |title="Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" review |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=20 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111023000541/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/111747 |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 October 2011 |access-date=11 October 2018 }}

In 2012, the actress played a physiotherapist in Ravee Farooq romantic drama film Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen, opposite Mohamed Manik and Ali Seezan.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/111985 |title=Rav's "Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen" attracts Nahu's audience |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=24 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111126232815/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/111985 |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 November 2011 |access-date=3 October 2018 }} Upon release, the film received mixed responses from critics, while Mohamed's performance was reviewed positively. Ahmed Nadheem of Haveeru noted the film as "the best Maldivian melodramatic film" he had seen in the past two years, though he was displeased with its similarities to two Bollywood films.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117785 |title="Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen": This is not a romantic novel by Fathimath Nahula |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=1 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305000018/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117785 |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 March 2012 |access-date=3 October 2018 }} Mohamed's portrayal of Saara in the film resulted in another Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Actress. The following year, she again collaborated with Munawwar for his second production, the revenge thriller film Dhilakani, along with Ismail Rasheed, Mohamed Manik, Mohamed Faisal, and Aminath Rishfa.{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/137436 |title="Dhilakani" to be released next month |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Ahmed |first=Fazeena |date=10 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515172139/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/137436 |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 May 2013 |access-date=27 October 2018}} The film deals with a man's tumultuous journey to seek vengeance and the demolition of a family bond over a girl.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/132620 |title="Dhilakani" is originated from "Sazaa"'s experience |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=10 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613131401/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/132620 |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 June 2013 |access-date=27 October 2018 }} Mohamed played the love interest of three siblings. The film attracted negative reviews from critics: Nadheem wrote, "Embraced with futile characters, impractical scenes and outdated music, the film has problems in each department. Munawwar failed to extract the talent of actors like [Niuma Mohamed], who is the most accomplished actress in the industry".{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/film_review/139893 |title="Dhilakani" Review |language=dv|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=19 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003125755/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/a9lJ5 |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 October 2018 |access-date=3 October 2018 }} Mohamed was bestowed with the Best Actress award at the 3rd Maldives Film Awards.{{cite news |url=http://www.sun.mv:80/41179 |title=Maldives Film Awards Nominations ous |language=dv |work=Sun |date=29 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140603155927/http://www.sun.mv/41179 |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 June 2014 |access-date=27 October 2018 }}

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Mohamed's first release of 2014 was Mohamed Nimal's family drama Aniyaa, alongside Ismail Rasheed and Mohamed Jumayyil.{{cite news|url=http://vnews.mv/18164 |title=First release of the year "Aniyaa" |language=dv|publisher=Vnews |author=Ali, Safoora |date=29 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609172231/http://vnews.mv/18164 |archive-date=9 June 2016 |access-date=9 June 2016}} The story revolves around a boy who has been deprived of love by his parents.{{cite news |url=http://addulive.com/05113572013 |title=Jumayyyil is being launched to the industry with "Aniyaa" |language=dv |publisher=Addu Live |author=Faisal, Ibrahim |date=4 May 2013 |access-date=9 June 2016 |archive-date=28 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628133749/https://www.addulive.com/11357 |url-status=live }} Due to several technical errors and struggles caused during the screening of the film, it failed to garner enough hype, ultimately performing poorly at the box office.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/director_ahmed_nimal/152778 |title=Olympus ge Aniyaa in Nimal ge Hiyy Kathilaifi |language=dv|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=9 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919135623/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/B3BKY |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 }} It was followed by another family drama, Aadheys, directed by Abdul Faththaah and starring Hussain Sobah, Amira Ismail, Moosa Zakariyya, Fathimath Azifa, and Ali Azim in pivotal roles. The film tells the story of a sacrificing mother and her affection towards her child.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/109791 |title=Filming for "Aadheys" completed |language=dv |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=8 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120704165450/http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/109791 |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 July 2012 |access-date=3 November 2018}} Filming was completed in 2011, though it was released three years later due to the death of producer Hassain Ali.{{cite news|url=https://www.addulive.com/10638 |title=Release of Aadheys postponed |language=dv |work=Addu Live |last=Faisal |first=Ibrahim |date=24 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103072806/https://www.addulive.com/10638 |url-status=live |archive-date=3 November 2018 |access-date=3 November 2018}} Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics and failed to leave an impression commercially. In a review, Ismail Naail wrote: "As expected, Niuma leaves less room for criticism though her character and its portrayal can still be improved".{{cite news|url=https://vaguthu.mv/?p=177285 |title=Aadheys: A mixed bag |language=dv |work=Vaguthu |last=Nail |first=Ismail |date=10 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103074140/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/namOG |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2018 |access-date=3 November 2018}} At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards, Mohamed received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress for the two films, respectively.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28015 |title=8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=12 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330160950/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28015 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}}

In 2015, the actress made a special appearance in Ali Seezan's action film Ahsham, where she played the role of Ali Seezan's wife who dies in a car accident.{{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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618072410/https://avas.mv/10139 |archive-date=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 the Maldives. It was one of 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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615140918/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/423846/ |archive-date=15 June 2016 |access-date=15 June 2016}} The following year, Mohamed featured alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu in Ibrahim Wisan's debut, Vee Beyvafa.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/9672 |title="Vee Beyvafa" to premier in 13 islands along with Male' |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=30 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330140232/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/9672 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 }} The film received negative responses from critics, with Ahmed Adhushan of Mihaaru calling it "a step backward" in the progress of cinema.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/9748 |title="Vee Beyvafa": A step backward |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=30 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330140908/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/9748 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 }}

In 2017, Mohamed made a special appearance in the romantic comedy film Naughty 40 and also produced the film alongside Ismail Shafeeq. She featured alongside an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Saeed, and Ali Seezan, playing the role of Niufa.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12917 |title="Naughty 40" featuring notable celebrities launched |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=13 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326152524/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12917 |archive-date=26 March 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=dv|work=Avas |last=Maaha |first=Aishath|date=6 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327033332/https://avas.mv/36883 |url-status=live |archive-date=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=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=31 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326162251/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |archive-date=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}} On 20 October 2017, a grand event was held to celebrate Mohamed's twenty-year-long career, at which she presented her upcoming psychological thriller Nivairoalhi and announced her retirement from acting.

Released in 2019, the film was produced by Mohamed herself and directed by Moomin Fuad.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/48037 |title=Nivairoalhi released with a surprise |language=dv|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=3 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328111609/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25449|url-status=live |archive-date=28 March 2018 |access-date=28 March 2018 }}

Starring opposite Yoosuf Shafeeu and Ahmed Asim, the actress gained weight in preparation for her role and faced major delays in post-production since she was suffering from laryngitis.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/42980 |title=Nivaroalhi yet again to be released in 2019 |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=27 September 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190109111317/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/42980 |url-status=live |archive-date=9 January 2019 |access-date=8 January 2019 }} 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 pointing out its "weak ending".{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/48258 |title=Nivaroalhi Review: Its heartbreaking to say Good Bye |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=11 January 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190207141326/https://dho.mv/baiscope/48258 |url-status=live |archive-date=7 February 2019 |access-date=7 February 2019 }} Praising her performance as a patient suffering from depression, Maaha wrote: "On a positive note, this is the most natural acting Niuma has portrayed so far in her career. However, it surely breaks several hearts to realize that we will no longer see such a marvelous performance from her in any film to come". Later that year, the first Maldivian anthology film was released, featuring Mohamed as the helpless wife of a drug dealer in a segment directed by Fuad, titled "Baiveriya".{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/62002 |title=After a six years' gap, Hatharu Halha to release in Baiskoafu |work=Mihaaru |language=dv |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=29 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200917004228/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/62002 |url-status=live |archive-date=17 September 2020 |access-date=10 September 2020 }} The project was shot in 2013 and digitally released six years later due to several delays in post-production.{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/14072 |title=Ravee on Hot seat in Hatharu Halha project |work=Avas |language=dv |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419120401/https://avas.mv/14072 |url-status=live |archive-date=19 April 2021 |access-date=10 September 2020 }}

Mohamed's first marriage was to Ibrahim Habeeb in 2002.{{cite news|url=https://vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/55829 |title=Niuma's emotional talk |language=dv|work=Vaguthu |last=Rasheed |first=Reean |date=18 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215061441/https://vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/55829 |archive-date=15 December 2018 |access-date=15 December 2018}} The couple were divorced shortly after, and few years later, Habeeb was found dead, having committed suicide.

In September 2002, Mohamed and actor Ali Seezan were accused of having an extramarital affair after being apprehended while together alone in a locked, darkened room. They were subsequently convicted and publicly flogged. Mohamed was also sentenced to eight months of house arrest while Seezan was sentenced to eight months banishment to an uninhabited island (a form of punishment in the Maldives). Two years later, in 2004, Mohamed and Seezan got married. Similar to her previous marriage, the couple were divorced in the span of a few months.

Mohamed has been diagnosed with vitiligo, which results in white patches on the skin. She went to Sri Lanka for treatment and experienced major improvements. She has spoken of the condition, saying: "I was being told by producers and directors to color-match the pale skin with normal skin with the help of make-up. I accepted their terms during the earlier stages of my condition".{{cite news |url=http://vnews.mv/46533 |title=Niuma's emotional talk |language=dv |work=Vnews |last=Ameena |first=Aminath |date=25 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204120335/http://vnews.mv/46533 |archive-date=4 February 2018 |access-date=15 December 2018 |url-status=live }}

The actress was romantically linked with Hassan Ibrahim while filming a project together, and they were married in 2007. On 21 July 2008, Mohamed gave birth to a daughter, Mariyam Zoya Hassan. After a few years, the couple divorced and Mohamed decided to stay single to take care of her daughter.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/people/16298 |title=Direct into Niuma's heart |language=dv |work=Dho? |last=Saeed |first=Asiyath Mohamed |date=23 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102054113/https://dho.mv/people/16298 |archive-date=2 November 2020 |access-date=2 November 2020}}

In February 2018, she announced her interest to run as a parliament member. In an interview, she stated: "I have always been fond of politics. The knowledge I hold and my ability will be proved once I join politics. In fact, I always get myself involved in political conversations, so I am aware of our political crisis and definitely not new to this environment".

Mohamed is considered among the most popular and high-profile celebrities in Maldives. Following the success of Kalaayaanulaa, Yoosuf, Hiyy Rohvaanulaa, and Niuma, her film roles were subject to wide commercial analysis. In 2010, Niuma was cited as the most successful leading actress and highest-paid actress in the Maldives.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/29560 |title=Azza: An ambergris to the industry |language=dv|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=17 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418140430/https://avas.mv/29560 |archive-date=18 April 2018 |access-date=18 April 2018}} She has endorsed several brands and products throughout her career. In 2012, she was ranked second in the list of "Best Actresses in Maldives", compiled by Haveeru. The following year, she was voted in the top three as the "Most Entertaining Actress" in the SunFM Awards 2010, an award ceremony launched by Sun Media Group to honour the most recognized personalities in different fields from the previous year.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/6357 |title=Top 3 Nominations announced for SunFM Awards 2010 |language=dv|work=Sun |date=28 March 2011 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190616081643/https://sun.mv/6357 |archive-date=16 June 2019 |access-date=16 June 2019}} In 2018, Mohamed was ranked first on Dho?'s list of Top Ten Actresses of Maldives, with writer Aishath Maaha opining that Mohamed has "achieved every possible success anyone can get from this small industry".{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/31881 |title=Top 10 Actresses; who is the best? |language=dv |work=Dho? |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=28 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102160256/https://dho.mv/baiscope/31881 |url-status=live |archive-date=2 November 2020 |access-date=2 November 2020}}

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