1. Sheela Najeeb was born on 7 September 1974 and is a Maldivian film actress.
37 Facts About Sheela Najeeb
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Sheela Najeeb 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.
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Sheela Najeeb made her screen debut alongside Junaid in a music video "Nudhaashey Magey Loabivaa" and featured in several films thereafter.
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Sheela Najeeb received a Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing the iniquitous mother in Zuleykha.
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Sheela Najeeb went on to establish herself as a leading actress of Maldivian cinema by starring in the horror film Zalzalaa En'buri Aun resulting in a Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress nomination.
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Apart from starring in serious roles in films such as Love Story, Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen and 4426, Najeeb featured in several comedic roles in Baiveriyaa, 40+, Maamui, Jokaru and Bibii.
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In 2000, Sheela Najeeb made her television debut with the role of Aminath, a young woman who, despite being obedient, is coerced by her stepmother into marrying an older businessman, in Abdul Faththaah's television drama series Dhoapatta.
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In 2001, Sheela Najeeb gained significant acclaim for her role in Aishath Ali Manik's Hiiy Edhenee which was an unofficial remake of Dharmesh Darshan's romantic film Dhadkan starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Shilpa Shetty in the lead role.
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Sheela Najeeb next starred in a brief role opposite Asad Shareef in Ahmed Nimal's melodrama Hilihilaa.
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Apart from working in Amjad Ibrahim's romantic drama film Kahvalhah Dhaandhen opposite Yoosuf Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb collaborated with Abdul Faththaah for his drama film Aan.
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In 2003, Sheela Najeeb rose to widespread prominence for her portrayal of a forbearing second wife in the critically acclaimed television series, Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee, directed by Abdul Faththaah.
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Sheela Najeeb collaborated with Fathimath Nahula for the first time in her critically and commercially successful romantic drama television series, Kalaage Haqqugaa.
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Sheela Najeeb replaced Jamsheedha Ahmed after the seventh episode and portrayed the role of Nuzu, a depressive wife mourning the death of her husband.
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Sheela Najeeb's performance earned her a Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the film became the highest-grossing Maldivian release of the year, screening thirty-three housefull shows.
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Sheela Najeeb replaced Mariyam Zuhura in the role of Shazma, a religious and submissive woman mistreated by her brother and sister-in-law.
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In 2008, Sheela Najeeb appeared in Fathimath Nahula's Yoosuf, a romantic drama about a deaf and mute man mistreated by a wealthy family.
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Sheela Najeeb played the role of a devoted friend to the titular character, which she described as one of the most challenging roles in her career, requiring her to perform many scenes through gestures.
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Sheela Najeeb played significant roles in three short films released during the year, out of which her performance as an underprivileged wife in Faqeeru Koe garnered her a Maldives Film Award for Best Actress in the short film category.
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In 2009, Sheela Najeeb starred in Ahmed Nimal's E Dharifulhu, a family drama where she played a manipulative wife who tries to murder her sister.
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Sheela Najeeb received her first Maldives Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.
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Sheela Najeeb portrayed Shahana, a greedy wife who murders her husband with the help of her secret lover.
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Sheela Najeeb next starred in Niuma Mohamed's directorial debut Niuma, alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Aminath Rasheedha and Abdulla Muaz.
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Sheela Najeeb's performance was widely appreciated, with many critics noting her dynamic expressions and emotions throughout the film.
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The film received mixed reviews from critics, but Sheela Najeeb's performance stood out as a highlight.
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Critic Ahmed Naif from Sun remarked that Sheela Najeeb's portrayal was the best performance from a heroine in that year.
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In 2011, Sheela Najeeb featured in two films, both of which failed to impress critics and audiences, although her performances were noted as the best from the cast.
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Sheela Najeeb appeared in Ali Shifau's psychological romantic thriller Zaharu alongside Ali Seezan and Niuma Mohamed.
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Sheela Najeeb portrayed Shaheen, a devious woman who tries to trap her former school crush.
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The film was considered a flop at the box office, but Sheela Najeeb received a Best Supporting Actress nomination at both the 7th Gaumee Film Awards, and the 2nd Maldives Film Awards.
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Sheela Najeeb starred in Yoosuf Shafeeu's family drama E Bappa, which received negative reviews and was a box office failure.
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In 2014, Sheela Najeeb starred in Raanee opposite Mohamed Manik and Fathimath Azifa, portraying Mariyam, a woman consumed by greed for money and fame.
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In 2015, Sheela Najeeb appeared in Ali Shifau-directed romantic film Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen alongside Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha.
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Sheela Najeeb remarked, "No one could have portrayed Riyasha's role better than Najeeb, capturing the character's on-screen malice flawlessly".
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In 2020, Sheela Najeeb starred alongside Aminath Rishfa and Ali Seezan in the romantic drama film Andhirikan, where she portrayed a pregnant wife striving to win back her husband's love.
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In 2023, Sheela Najeeb appeared in another comedic role in Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed film Jokaru.
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In 2024, Sheela Najeeb collaborated with Dark Rain Entertainment for Shahudha Mahmoodh's debut direction, Bibii.
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In 2011, Sheela Najeeb was selected in the top five as the "Most Entertaining Actress" in the SunFM Awards 2010, an award night ceremony initiated by Sun Media Group to honour the most recognized personalities in different fields, during the previous year.