Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi is a former Maldivian film actress.
Career
Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi appeared in
Abdul Faththaah
Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom (born 6 December 1971), commonly known as Abdul Faththaah is a Maldivians, Maldivian film director, Film producer, producer, Film editing, editor, screenwriter and Choreography, choreographer. One of the most successf ...
's horror film ''
Eynaa'', released in 2004, with
Sheela Najeeb
Sheela Najeeb (born 7 September 1974) is a Maldivian film actress. She has established a career in Maldivian Film Industry and is the recipient of several awards, including one Gaumee Film Awards and two Maldivian Film Awards. She made her screen ...
,
Mohamed Manik
Mohamed Manik (15 October 1969) is a Maldivian film actor, director and makeup artist.
Career 2002–10: Critical acclaim and breakthrough
Manik rose to fame and prominence in the television industry and was applauded for his performance in a dua ...
, Ahmed Shah,
Ibrahim Jihad
Ibrahim Jihaad Shavee commonly known as Ibrahim Jihad (born 30 November 1980) is a Maldivian actor.
Career
Abdul Faththaah's horror film '' Eynaa'' was released in 2004, which appears Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Shah, Khadheeja Ibra ...
and
Nashidha Mohamed as one of six colleagues who go on a picnic to a haunted uninhabited island and face a battle for survival. The film garnered critical appreciation especially for its technical department and was a commercial success.
[ She then made an appearance as a cheating girlfriend and a spirit in ]Yoosuf Shafeeu
Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...
directed horror film '' Edhathuru'' (2004) which revolves around eight friends who go on a picnic to an island and how they fight to survive the horrific incidents that befall them. The film was appreciated by critics, specifically praising its sound effect and was a commercial success.[ Didi received her first Gaumee Film Award nomination as the Best Supporting Actress for her "authentic" performance as the cunning and unfaithful girlfriend who is having an extramarital affair with a married man in ]Abdul Faththaah
Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom (born 6 December 1971), commonly known as Abdul Faththaah is a Maldivians, Maldivian film director, Film producer, producer, Film editing, editor, screenwriter and Choreography, choreographer. One of the most successf ...
's critically praised romantic film ''Vehey Vaarey Therein
''Vehey Vaarey Therein'' is a 2003 Maldivian romantic film co-produced and directed by Abdul Faththaah. Produced by Fatthah and Shiham Rasheed under Motion Pictures, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Jamsheedha Ahmed, Mohamed Shavin, Khadheeja Ibr ...
'' (2003). Featuring Yoosuf Shafeeu
Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...
, Jamsheedha Ahmed, Mohamed Shavin, Amira Ismail and Aminath Rasheedha in crucial roles, the film narrates the story of unrequited love, and proved to be one of the highest-grossing Maldivian films of the year. She rose to widespread prominence in the television industry with her performance as a colleague seducing her friend's husband in the Arifa Ibrahim
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 bless ...
-directed 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. Starring alongside Niuma Mohamed, Ahmed Asim, Aminath Rasheedha and Mariyam Shakeela, the series was listed as one of the most successful television series.
In 2011, Didi played the role of Afiya, the wife from an underprivileged family grabbing every chance to sustain their basic needs, in the Moomin Fuad
Moomin Fuad is a Maldivians, Maldivian film director, cinematographer and screenwriter known for the critically acclaimed films ''Heylaa (film), Heylaa'' (2006), ''Happy Birthday (2009 film), Happy Birthday'' (2009) and ''Loodhifa'' (2011).
Caree ...
-directed crime tragedy drama '' Loodhifa''. Featuring an ensemble cast
In a dramatic production, an ensemble cast is one that comprises many principal actors and performers who are typically assigned roughly equal amounts of screen time.Random House: ensemble acting Linked 2013-07-17
Structure
In contrast to the po ...
, the film deals with modern social issues in society told from the different perspectives of the characters. Made on a budget of MVR 600,000, the film was declared a commercial failure though it received wide critical acclaim.[ Her portrayal garnered her several award nominations, including a Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress and a Maldives Film Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor.] She next starred in a small role as a nurse in Abdul Faththaah
Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom (born 6 December 1971), commonly known as Abdul Faththaah is a Maldivians, Maldivian film director, Film producer, producer, Film editing, editor, screenwriter and Choreography, choreographer. One of the most successf ...
's romantic film '' Love Story'' (2012) alongside Ali Seezan, Aishath Rishmy
Aishath Rishmy Rameez (born 15 November 1985) is a Maldivian actress, film producer and director. She has established a career in Maldives Film Industry and is a recipient of several awards, including three Gaumee Film Awards, and two Maldives Fi ...
and Amira Ismail.
In 2018, Didi was featured alongside Mohamed Jumayyil
Mohamed Jumayyil Nimal (born 19 April 1989) is a Maldivian actor. He has established a career in Maldives Film Industry and is a recipient of several awards, including two Gaumee Film Awards.
Born in Malé, Jumayyil is the son of the renowned Mal ...
, Mariyam Majudha and Nuzuhath Shuaib in Ali Shifau's family drama '' Vakin Loabin'' (2018). The film tells a story of a young couple’s divorce and its impact on everyone involved. Upon release, the film met with a positive response from critics, specifically praising the screenplay for toning down its melodrama and breaking from the stereotypes of its genre, and it was a commercial success.
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In 2012, she was ranked at the seventh position in the list of "Best Actresses in Maldives" compiled by '' Haveeru''.
Filmography
Feature film
Television
Short film
Accolades
References
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Living people
Actresses from Malé
21st-century Maldivian actresses
Maldivian film actresses
Year of birth missing (living people)