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?''.

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

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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. 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

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's romantic drama film, '' Yoosuf'' which depicts the story of a deaf and mute man (played by

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) who has been mistreated by a wealthy family, mocking his disability. Featuring an ensemble cast including

, Niuma Mohamed,

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, Fauziyya Hassan, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asim, she played the supportive mother of a heartbroken young woman. 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.

's romantic drama ''

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'' (2017) was her next film release, in which she played the role of a bully. The film touched upon controversial issues in the Maldives including the depiction of

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and also shines a light on mental health by featuring an attempted suicide. The film opened to mixed reviews from critics though it emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of the year. 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".

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. 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. She served over thirty five years in the industry before her demise. She was considered an "inspirational and empowering" businesswoman who has proved that "gender has no bearing on ability".

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

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Filmography

Feature film

Television

Short film

References

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