Maleeha Waheed is a Maldivian film actress.
Career In 2016, Waheed made her film debut in Hussain Munawwar's Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee alongside Aminath Rishfa and Ahmed Azmeel. Critics gave the film bad reviews and considered her performance as Laila, to be "boring" while criticising the character development. Despite the negative reviews, the film did average business at the end of its run. At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards Waheed received a nomination for Best Female Debut award. Her next release of the year was Ali Seezan-directed romantic film Vafaatheri Kehiveriya. The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics. Similar sentiments being echoed as to her previous work, Nadheem severely criticised her "weak portrayal" of the character and "bad dialogue delivery". Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed Baiveriyaa (2016), a comedy film featuring an ensemble cast was her second release of the year. The film revolves around an aspiring actress who flees from her family to pursue a career in the film industry and the suspicions and confusions that arise. Upon release the film was positively received by critics. Nazim Hassan of Avas applauded the comical timing of the characters and mentioned that Waheed showed "improvements from her earlier work". The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldive films of the year.
In 2018, Waheed appeared in Mariyam Moosa's directorial debut romantic film Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah. The entire film was shot in Sri Lanka. It was moderately received by critics; Aminath Lubaa reviewing from Sun praised the music and story of the film though she opined the performance from the actors including Waheed, could have been better. In May 2018, it was premiered in Sri Lanka, and played two housefull shows at Mount Lavinia Cinema.
Controversy On 27 August 2019, Waheed was accused and charged of diamorphine trafficking. On 11 August 2022, Criminal Court finds the actress not guilty of the charge due to insufficient evidence to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
Filmography Feature film Year Title Role Notes 2016 Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee Laila Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Female Debut 2016 Vafaatheri Kehiveriya Nuzu 2016 Baiveriyaa Iwrisha 2018 Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah Leen 2019 Maamui Thas Special appearance 2024Bibii Yashfa
Television Year Title Role Notes 2023Badhalu Reena Main role; Episode: "Engaged" 2023–2024Yaaraa Dhiyana "D" Recurring role; 17 episodes 2024 Dark Rain Chronicles Shamha Main role in the segment "Dhemaa" 2025 Roaleemay Raya Recurring role; 4 episodes
Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Female Debut Neyngi Yaaru Vakivee
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