1. Aminath Rasheedha was born on 27 February 1967 and is a Maldivian actress and director.
19 Facts About Aminath Rasheedha
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In 1995, Rasheedha appeared in Mohamed Shiyaz's Dhushman which features Hussain Sobah, Mariyam Nisha and Hamid Ali in pivotal roles.
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Aminath Rasheedha made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Rafeeu's award-winning film Haqqu as Madheeha, a friend of Areesha who suffers from an unhappy marriage.
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Aminath Rasheedha starred in Mohamed Ali Manik's Maazee which narrates the story of two best friends, a boy and a girl, who get separated at childhood and reunite as adults.
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Aminath Rasheedha played the role of Zubeydha, the impecunious mother who sends her daughter to Male' seeking a prosperous future only to be dejected by her daughter as an adult.
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Aminath Rasheedha collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his romantic horror film Dhonkamana which depicts the romantic relationship between a young man and an old woman.
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Aminath Rasheedha was applauded for her performance as the unjust mother-in-law, in the Abdul Faththaah-directed critically acclaimed television series, Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee which was considered one of the best series production in television industry.
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Aminath Rasheedha next starred as the mother of a heartbroken fangirl in Amjad Ibrahim's next directorial venture Sandhuravirey 2 ; a sequel to his 2002 horror film Sandhuravirey which presented Yoosuf Shafeeu and Mariyam Nisha in lead roles.
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Aminath Rasheedha received appreciation for her "authentic" performance as the benign mother of her loyal and depressive daughter-in-law in Abdul Faththaah's critically praised romantic film Vehey Vaarey Therein.
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Aminath Rasheedha then stepped into Fathimath Nahula's critically and commercially successful romantic drama television series, Kalaage Haqqugaa to portray the role of Waheedha, a demanding mother who is ready to go extreme extent to keep her family intact.
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Aminath Rasheedha rose to widespread prominence in the television industry with her performance as a religious and protective mother in the Arifa Ibrahim-directed critically acclaimed television series, Vairoalhi Ahves Sirrun which revolves around two best-friends involved in extra-marital affairs and who fail to practice their duty as husband and wife.
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Aminath Rasheedha starred, produced and co-directed Yaaraa's debut production, a romantic horror film Hukuru Vileyrey alongside Aishath Rishmy which was based on a novel published by Ibrahim Waheed on Haveeru Daily in 2003.
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Aminath Rasheedha's performance received positive reviews from critics and was awarded as the Best Villain at the 2nd Miadhu Crystal Award ceremony.
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Aminath Rasheedha next starred alongside Aishath Rishmy and Ahmed Azmeel in Rishmy's drama film Fanaa, which was produced by Rasheedha.
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However, other critics found the performance of Aminath Rasheedha to be on a "standing ovation" level, though displeased with the length of the film.
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Aminath Rasheedha next starred in Niuma Mohamed's directorial debut drama film Niuma alongside an ensemble cast including Mohamed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik and Abdulla Muaz.
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Aminath Rasheedha considered the role to be the most satisfying performance she has delivered so far.
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Aminath Rasheedha played a heart patient and a mother of Ziyad, an impotent husband who has been discriminated and abused by her ferocious wife.
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Aminath Rasheedha played Nahidha, a rich counselor who complicates the love life of her daughters.