Aishath Gulfa is a Maldivian film actress. She made her screen debut in 1999 with the video single "Nala Nala Dhanvaru Feni". Afterwards, she played supporting roles in several films including Kaiveneege Furathama Rey (1999), Ajaaib (2000), Hiiy Edhenee (2001) and Ginihila (2003). After taking a break from acting, Gulfa re-appeared in films with Dark Rain Entertainment's Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen (2015) as Dr. Aisha, a role she reprise in two other films, Vaashey Mashaa Ekee (2016), Mee Loaybakee (2017).
Aishath Gulfa | |
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 Gulfa at Olympus reopening ceremony, 2023 | |
| Born | 17 March 1982 Male', Maldives |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Career edit
In 1999, Gulfa made her screen debut by accepting an offer from Asim Thaufeeq, in a video single titled "Nala Nala Dhanvaru Feni" alongside Ismail Wajeeh.[1] She next appeared as a rebellious daughter in Kaiveneege Furathama Rey which aware the audience on how to tackle sexual assault and rape.[2] The following year, she starred opposite Ahmed Asim, Mariyam Nazima, Koyya Hassan Manik and Waleedha Waleed in Haajara Abdul Kareem-directed Ajaaib which depicts the relationship of two exemplary wives and their respective families regardless of societal norms.[3] She then worked with Aishath Ali Manik for Hiiy Edhenee (2001) which was an unofficial remake of Dharmesh Darshan's romantic film Dhadkan (2000) where she reprised the role played by Manjeet Kullar in the original, the wicked step-sister.[4][5]
In 2003, Gulfa collaborated with Easa Shareef for the horror film Ginihila, alongside Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed, Mariyam Nisha and Reeko Moosa Manik, playing the role of a supportive friend.[6][7] The film narrates the story of a young couple who decided to spend a romantic break to save their crumbling marriage and how events take a sinister turn when the wife experiences supernatural incidence which has her husband involvement in it.[6] The film is an unofficial remake of Vikram Bhatt's Indian horror film Raaz (2002) which itself is an unofficial adaptation of What Lies Beneath.[8]
After taking a break from the screen, Gulfa returned in 2015, where she appeared in Ali Shifau-directed romantic film Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen as a doctor, alongside Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha.[9] The film narrating the struggle and challenges a happily married couple undergo, was the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year, and was a critical success.[10][11] She played the same role in another Dark Rain Entertainment's production, Ali Shifau-directed romantic comedy Vaashey Mashaa Ekee (2016) opposite Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha narrating the life of a happily married couple being separated due to the husband's crippling fear of commitment on his wife's pregnancy.[12][13]
In 2017, she reprises the same role in another Dark Rain Entertainment's productions, Ali Shifau-directed romantic comedy Mee Loaybakee alongside Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Azza.[14] The film which is considered to include the largest cast in a Maldivian feature film, narrates the story of two ex-lovers sliding into the friend zone with the envy and diffidence they experience amidst a convoluted love-triangle.[15] The film and her performance received mainly positive reviews from critics .[15] The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of 2017.[16]
Filmography edit
Feature film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Kaiveneege Furathama Rey | Madheeha | [2] | |
| 2000 | Ajaaib | Mariyam | [3] | |
| 2001 | Dhumah Eri Thari | Herself | Special appearance | [17] |
| 2001 | Hiiy Edhenee | Suzy | [5] | |
| 2003 | Ginihila | Suweydha | [6] | |
| 2010 | Mi Hiyy Keekkuraanee? | Latheefa | Special appearance | [18] |
| 2015 | Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen | Dr. Aisha | Special appearance | [11] |
| 2016 | Vaashey Mashaa Ekee | Dr. Aisha | [13] | |
| 2017 | Mee Loaybakee | Dr. Aisha | [14] | |
| 2023 | Beeveema | Ainth | [19] |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Reysham | Herself | Guest role; "Episode 9" | [20] |
| 2003 | Hiyy Edhey Raasthaa | |||
| 2007 | Wafaatheri Nuvevunas | |||
| 2021 | Rumi á Jannat | Shabana | Guest role; Episode: "Family Matters" | [21] |
| 2023 | Yaaraa | Gulfa | Main role | [22] |
References edit
- ^ Abdulla, Sajid (3 November 2019). "Star of the Week: Aishath Gulfa". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (26 May 2016). "The fall and rise of Sajna". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (16 February 2012). "Top 10 Actors in Maldives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ Nair, Padmaraj (August 2000). "Dhadkan: The good ol' 60s revisited". Screen. Archived from the original on 7 February 2001. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ^ a b Abdulla, Fareeha (29 April 2016). "Maldivians like copied products; our own style is not accepted: Seezan" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ a b c Maaha, Aishath (15 March 2018). "Wish these actors will return". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 14 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ Ifraz, Ali (18 January 2018). "Easa Shareef returns with a Lhen Foiy". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Bollywood plays the aping game". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 April 2005. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ Naail, Ismail (7 April 2015). ""Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen": A big success with repeat audience" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ Naail, Ismail (10 April 2015). "Unlimited compliments for 'Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen'" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ a b Naail, Ismail (5 April 2015). "Pre-premiere Review: "Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen" A new benchmark to romantic films" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (8 January 2016). "A new Film, A new Lover, A new Jumayyil" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ^ a b Nasheem, Ahmed (6 April 2016). "Vaashey Mashaa Ekee: Unlimited praise" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (4 April 2017). "Dark Rain's Mee Laoybakee premiering tonight". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ a b Maaha, Aishath (10 April 2017). "Mee Loaiybakee: Memorable Love". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (31 December 2017). "2017: Is it a successful year for the film industry?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (11 December 2020). "Star's Story: Best Actor in Maldives". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (23 February 2012). "Top 10 Actresses in Malives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ Luba, Aminath (10 February 2023). ""Beeveema" Review: Better than '96 film". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (19 December 2020). "Television series Reysham available for streaming in Baiskoafu". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- ^ Luba, Aminath (1 January 2020). "Rumi a Jannat: A modern comedy". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Latheef, Alim Abdul (25 April 2023). "No space for criticizing; Yaaraa deserves a 100". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.