Aishath Rasheedha Explained
Aishath Rasheedha |
Nationality: | Maldivian |
Occupation: | Actress, businesswoman |
Yearsactive: | 2003–2017 |
Aishath Rasheedha was a Maldivian film actor and a businesswoman. She was commonly known for her comic roles in advertisements and Yoosuf Rafeeu's comedy drama series Dhiriulhumakee Meebaa?.[1]
Career
As an actor
Rasheedha is most prominently known for her comic roles in Yoosuf Rafeeu's television comedy series Dhiriulhumakee Meeba? in which she appeared in several episodes of the series throughout its run. In 2006, she collaborated with Abdul Faththaah for his romantic drama series Hinithun Velaashey Kalaa in which she played the role of a gentle and caring mother yearning the love of her son.[2] Apart from that she appeared in several shot films including children's horror short film series Vasvaas and the short horror thriller Fahu Sofha.
In 2008, Rasheedha appeared in Fathimath Nahula's romantic drama film, Yoosuf which depicts the story of a deaf and mute man (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu) who has been mistreated by a wealthy family, mocking his disability.[3] Featuring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Nimal, Fauziyya Hassan, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asim, she played the supportive mother of a heartbroken young woman.[3] 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.[4]
Abdul Faththaah's romantic drama Hahdhu (2017) was her next film release, in which she played the role of a bully.[5] 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.[6] The film opened to mixed reviews from critics though it emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of the year.[7] Despite mixed reviews for the film, Rasheedha's character was appreciated by the critics where Aishath Maaha reviewing from Avas wrote: "Though a small role, she shines on the screen with her humor and acting".[8]
As a businesswoman
When Rasheedha's husband divorces her during her first pregnancy, she sought help from a friend, Khadheeja, an auctioneer, for whom she started working as a business assistant at first.[1] She was later offered by a friend of Khadheeja, to work in a shop which was later expanded to a market lot, operated and managed by Rasheedha.[9] She served over thirty five years in the industry before her demise.[1] She was considered an "inspirational and empowering" businesswoman who has proved that "gender has no bearing on ability".[1]
Death
On 13 November 2019, Rasheedha's family reported that she died on 12 November 2019, due to a cardiac arrest while seeking medical treatment in Thiruvananthapuram, India.[10]
Filmography
Feature film
Television
Short film
Notes and References
- News: Comedy actor Aisthu passed away . Mihaaru . Divehi . Adhushan . Ahmed . 13 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220120060120/https://mihaaru.com/news/64603 . live . 20 January 2022 . 20 January 2022 . dmy-all.
- News: Most popular dhivehi drama series of all time . MuniAvas . Abdulla . Sajid . 12 April 2019 . https://archive.today/20200820190637/https://www.muniavas.com/15964 . live . 20 August 2020 . 20 August 2020 . dmy-all .
- News: Audience never getting bored of Nahula's style . Dho? . dv . Ali . Ifraz . 3 December 2018 . https://archive.today/20190112154658/https://dho.mv/baiscope/46477 . live . 12 January 2019 . 12 January 2019 .
- News: Nahula at her peak; aiming for 50 shows . Avas . dv . Nadheem . Ahmed . 1 October 2016 . https://archive.today/20181203081713/https://avas.mv/24768 . live . 3 December 2018 . 3 December 2018 .
- News: Azza charging a high price . Divehi. Avas . Nadheem . Ahmed . 15 February 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180418133548/https://avas.mv/29561 . live . 18 April 2018 . 27 March 2018.
- News: 'Hahdhu' film touches upon controversial issues in the Maldives . Avas . 28 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180116000949/http://maldivesindependent.com/society/hahdhu-film-touches-upon-controversial-issues-in-the-maldives-132810 . live . 16 January 2018 . 27 March 2018.
- News: 2017: Is it a successful year for the film industry? . Divehi. Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 31 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180326162251/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 . 26 March 2018 . 26 March 2018.
- News: Review" Praising 'Hahdhu" in a limit . Divehi. Avas . Maaha . Aishath. 8 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180327062618/https://avas.mv/38237 . live . 27 March 2018 . 27 March 2018 . dmy-all.
- News: Maldives voters fear fraud as high-stakes election looms . . Rasheed . Zaheena . 19 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220120060237/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/9/19/maldives-voters-fear-fraud-as-high-stakes-election-looms . live . 20 January 2022 . 20 January 2022 . dmy-all.
- News: Aisthu has passed away . Sun . Divehi . Jaishan . Ahmed . 13 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220120055935/https://sun.mv/127214 . live . 20 January 2022 . 20 January 2022 . dmy-all.
- News: Winners of 5th Gaumee Film Awards . Divehi. Haveeru . Ahmed . Fazeena . 13 April 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181221053708/http://webcache.dhivehi.mv/haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/60767 . dead . 21 December 2018 . 21 December 2018 . dmy-all.
- News: Arifa Ibrahim – Star of the Day . dv . MuniAvas . Milna . Mariyam . 8 February 2019 . https://archive.today/20190410141337/https://www.muniavas.com/10788 . 10 April 2019 . 10 April 2019 . live .
- News: Kopee Mohamed Rasheed passed away . Divehi . Raajje.mv . 12 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211217063030/https://raajje.mv/109403 . live . 17 December 2021 . 17 December 2021.
- News: 26 years in Niuma's career . Divehi . Dhen . Latheef . Alim . 14 September 2016 . https://archive.today/20201004123527/https://dhen.mv/25632 . live . 4 October 2020 . 4 October 2020 .
- News: Huvaa: Nahula starts her web-series . Mihaaru . Divehi . Adhushan . Ahmed . 27 February 2018 . https://archive.today/20181130093034/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/31773 . live . 30 November 2018 . 30 November 2018. dmy-all.
- News: Do you remember these actors? . Divehi . Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 6 April 2020 . https://archive.today/20200903075205/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/71963 . live . 3 September 2020 . 27 May 2019 .
- News: Maldivians like copied products; our own style is not accepted: Seezan . Divehi. Vaguthu . Abdulla, Fareeha . 29 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160628081830/https://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/410071/ . 28 June 2016 . 28 June 2016.
- News: Kudafoolhu's character to return to screen . Mihaaru . Divehi . Ahmed . Adhushan . 24 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210223154020/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28229 . live. 23 February 2021 . 22 August 2020 . dmy-all.
- News: Who would excel in the acting field . Divehi . Avas . Ifraz . Ali . 14 March 2018 . https://archive.today/20190609164537/https://avas.mv/46185 . live . 9 June 2019 . 22 December 2018.
- News: Muhamma returns to film industry after five years . Sun . Divehi . Hussain . Fazleen . 11 March 2016 . https://archive.today/20200821192949/https://sun.mv/70731 . live . 21 August 2020 . 22 August 2020 . dmy-all .