'''Sithi Fulhu''' was a Maldivian actress mostly known for her comical roles in the films.
==Career== In 1992, Sithi Fulhu collaborated with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his drama film, ''Loabi Veveynee Furaana Dheegen'' followed by another collaboration with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his tragedy drama film ''Vaudhu'' (1993) which narrates the separation of a happy couple due to the societal differences.<ref name=Top10Actresses/> She played the comical role of Mareena, a woman who secretly dates her friend's husband, in Hussain Adil's comedy drama film ''Dhehithehge Loabi'' (1995) alongside Mariyam Nisha, Abdul Rahman Rauf and Ahmed Sharmeel.<ref name=sihthi/> The film tells a story of two brothers who fall in love with the same girl, which causes rivalry and misunderstandings between them.<ref name=sihthi/> She next appeared in Mohamed Shiyaz's ''Dhushman'' which features Hussain Sobah, Mariyam Nisha, Aminath Rasheedha and Hamid Ali in pivotal roles.<ref name=Top10Actresses>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |title=Top 10 Actresses in Malives |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=23 February 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305014312/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 March 2012 |accessdate=26 November 2018 }}</ref> In the film, she plays the role Thakuraar's wife who has been cheated for another girl.<ref name=Top10Actresses/> The following year, she made a brief appearance in his award winning film ''Haqqu'' as the protective mother of Lamha, a promiscuous woman who falls in love with a married man.<ref name=Top10Actresses/> The film starring Mariyam Nisha, Reeko Moosa Manik and Mariyam Shakeela in lead roles, received positive reviews from critics.<ref name=Top10Actresses/> Also, she starred as an aspiring film actress opposite Reeko Moosa Manik, Hassan Afeef, Niuma Mohamed and Mariyam Nazima in Easa Shareef-directed ''Emme Fahu Dhuvas'' (2000) which follows a devious woman who sunders her best-friend's upcoming marriage by creating false accusation and staging misleading impressions.<ref name=FathisHandhuvaru>{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/fathis_handhuvaru_movie/116119 |title=10 reasons why Fathis Handhuvaru was liked by audience |work=Mihaaru |language=Divehi |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=25 January 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181208061440/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/lgeG8 |url-status=live|archivedate=8 December 2018 |accessdate=3 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
In 1997, Sithi Fulhu appeared alongside Hussain Sobah, Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed as the loyal servant in Amjad Ibrahim's ''Loabeege Aniyaa''.<ref name=LoabeegeAniyaa>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10626 |title=Amjey shocked with his deserving award |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=23 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181222115816/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10626 |url-status=live|archivedate=22 December 2018 |accessdate=22 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The following year, she starred in Mahdi Ahmed's ''Amaanaaiy'' alongside Ali Khalid, Jamsheedha Ahmed and Fathimath Rameeza. The film revolves around a man who is welcomed with his illegitimate son after the child's mother's death and the events that proceed when his wife is not fond of the child.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://sun.mv/88306 |title="Amaanaaiy" is on Youtube |language=dv |work=Sun |last=Musthfa |first=Mohamed |date=6 April 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181119150345/https://assets-infinity.sun.mv/serve/D7JaQBTTA1 |url-status=live|archivedate=19 November 2018 |accessdate=19 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/31875 |title=Tedry's "Amaanaaiy" now available through Youtube |language=dv |work=Avas |last=Maahaa |first=Aishath |date=6 April 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170717131739/https://avas.mv/31875 |url-status=live|archivedate=17 July 2017 |accessdate=19 November 2018}}</ref> It is based on Shekhar Kapur's Indian drama film ''Masoom'' (1983) which is a remake of the 1982 Malayalam movie ''Olangal'', which are both adaptations of ''Man, Woman and Child'', 1980 novel by Erich Segal.<ref name=toi>{{cite web | title = Mini from Shekhar Kapur's Masoom traced in Delhi | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mini-from-Shekhar-Kapurs-Masoom-traced-in-Delhi/articleshow/29976112.cms |author=Vickey Lalwani|date= 7 February 2014| accessdate = 2014-09-07 | work = The Times of India}}</ref> She played the role of Sithi Fulhu, a lady who saves a boy from a fight.<ref name=mihaaru/> The film was both critically and commercially appreciated.<ref name=mihaaru/> The same year, she starred as the heartbroken mother who has been disowned by her only child, in Hamid Ali's drama film ''Mila Handhuvaru'' (1998).<ref name=MilaHandhuvaru>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/31518 |title=Who are the most profitable producers? |work=Mihaaru |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=24 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190104074535/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/31518 |url-status=live|archivedate=4 January 2019 |accessdate=4 January 2019 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Mariyam Shauqee's widely acclaimed family drama television series ''Kahthiri'' was released during the same year, where she played the role of a gossip-loving woman.<ref name=Kahthiri>{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/62237 |title=Where are all the drama series? |language=Divehi |work=Dho? |last=Ali |first=Ifraz |date=1 October 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028162243/https://dho.mv/baiscope/62237 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 October 2020 |accessdate=28 October 2020}}</ref>
Amjad Ibrahim-directed ''Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib'', starring Ahmed, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Arifa Ibrahim and Niuma Mohamed was released in 2000.<ref name=ALFV>{{cite news|url=https://en.sun.mv/41378 |title=Amjay honored with Lifetime Achievement Award |work=Sun |date=22 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116063339/https://en.sun.mv/41378 |url-status=live|archivedate=16 November 2018 |accessdate=16 November 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref> She played the role of Kuda Kaiydhaa Fulhu, a well wisher of Julia (played by Ahmed) who has been mistreated by her step-mother and forced into a marriage she disapproves.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://psmnews.mv/21026 |title=Amjay's contribution in the industry is recommended |work=PSMNews |language=Divehi |date=4 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116064411/https://psmnews.mv/21026 |url-status=live|archivedate=16 November 2018 |accessdate=15 November 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref> She next starred alongside Ali Seezan, Mariyam Nazima and Yoosuf Shafeeu as the humorous maid, in Mohamed Rasheed's ''Hithu Vindhu'' (2002).<ref name=HithuVindhu>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/27018 |title="Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" might turn out to be a beautiful romantic film |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=23 November 2017 |accessdate=18 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> She again worked with Amjad Ibrahim for his comedy drama film ''Qurbaani'' (1999) starring opposite Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Nisha and Hussain Sobah.<ref name=Qurbani/> The film was a financially successful project and was declared a Mega-Hit at the end of its run at cinema.<ref name=Qurbani>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/10653 |title=Eupe and Isse; Better Actor and Famous Actor |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=27 November 2015 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190128133243/https://avas.mv/10653 |url-status=live|archivedate=28 January 2019 |accessdate=28 January 2019|df=dmy-all}}</ref> She next starred alongside Ahmed Asim, Mariyam Nazima, Koyya Hassan Manik and Waleedha Waleed as a gossiping woman in Haajara Abdul Kareem-directed ''Ajaaib'' which depicts the relationship of two exemplary wives and their respective families regardless of societal norms.<ref name=Ajaaib>{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117146 |title=Top 10 Actors in Maldives |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=16 February 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219100014/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117146 |url-status=dead|archivedate=19 February 2014 |accessdate=26 November 2018}}</ref> The same year, she starred in another Amjad Ibrahim's direction, a comedy drama film, ''Majubooru Loabi'' (2000) opposite Mariyam Nisha and Yoosuf Shafeeu which focuses on a failing marriage of a comprehensive man and an emotionally immature woman.<ref name=sihthi/>
Also, she appeared in a brief role as a sorcerer practicing black magic in Abdul Fatthah's critically praised romantic film ''Vehey Vaarey Therein'' (2003).<ref name=GFA4won>{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/56402 |title=Winners of 4th Gaumee Film Awards |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=30 December 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930060753/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/wYrDB |url-status=dead|archivedate=30 September 2018 |accessdate=30 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=VeheyVaarey>{{cite news|url=http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=658lid=177&wid=186 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2003 - Yoosuf Shafeeu |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190120142623/http://inaamu.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=177&wid=658 |url-status=live|archivedate=20 January 2019 |accessdate=3 December 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Featuring Yoosuf Shafeeu, Jamsheedha Ahmed, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi, 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/18535 |title=Kuda Hajja will always be a star though she fails to fulfill her dreams |work=Avas |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=13 June 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130061630/https://avas.mv/18535 |url-status=live|archivedate=30 November 2018 |accessdate=30 November 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Feature film=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | {{n/a}} !scope="row"|''Jazubaathu'' | | | |- |1990 !scope="row"|''Karunaige Agu'' | Shiyana's grandmother | Special appearance |style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://adhives.mv/1845/ |title=Where is Easa Shareef? |work=Avas |language=dv |last=Shaheeb |first=Mohamed |date=26 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206064640/https://adhives.mv/1845/ |url-status=live |archive-date=6 February 2021 |access-date=26 January 2021}}</ref> |- | 1992 !scope="row" | ''Loabi Veveynee Furaana Dheegen'' | Sihthi | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="Top10Actresses"/> |- | 1992 ! scope="row"|''Gudhurathuge Niyaa'' | Hareera | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="Top10Actresses"/> |- | 1993 !scope="row" | ''Beyvafaa'' | Kaiydha | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="LoabeegeThoofan">{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/61249 |title="Aankhon Bhar Aakash": First Hindi Film through the screen of Fariva |language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Simau |first=Mohamed |date=14 September 2015 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190101104322/https://sun.mv/61249 |url-status=live|archivedate=1 January 2019 |accessdate=1 January 2019 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |1993 !scope="row"|''Udhaas'' | Shareefa | | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=Dhara>{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/entertainment/65152 |title=Dharaa Rasheed: The real Maldivian superstar |language=Divehi |work=Dho? |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=24 November 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122130102/https://dho.mv/entertainment/65152 |url-status=live |archivedate=22 January 2021 |accessdate=22 January 2021}}</ref> |- | 1993 !scope="row"|''Hadhiyaa'' | Herself | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1274|title=Gaumee Inaam 2017 - Ibrahim Rasheed |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210101141302/https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1274 |url-status=live |archivedate=1 January 2021 |accessdate=15 December 2020|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |1993 !scope="row"|''Mithuru'' | | | |- | 1995 !scope="row" | ''Dhehithehge Loabi'' | Mareena | | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="sihthi">{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/30397 |title=Memories of Haajara and Sihthifulhu will always linger |work=Dho |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=6 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181123132602/https://dho.mv/baiscope/30397 |url-status=live|archivedate=23 November 2018 |accessdate=23 November 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |1995 !scope="row"|''Masthu'' | | | |- | 1995 !scope="row" | ''Dhushman'' | Thakuraar's wife | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="Top10Actresses" /> |- | 1996 !scope="row"| ''Hagu An'bi'' | Raziyya | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/168 |title=Gaumee Inaam 2011 - Niuma Mohamed |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210101115446/https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/168 |url-status=live |archivedate=1 January 2021 |accessdate=15 December 2020|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 1996 !scope="row" | ''Haqqu'' | Lamha's mother | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="Top10Actresses" /> |- | 1997 !scope="row" | ''Loabeege Aniyaa'' | Sithi Fulhu | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="LoabeegeAniyaa" /> |- | 1998 !scope="row" | ''Amaanaaiy'' | Sithi Fulhu | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="mihaaru">{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12430 |title=Reasons to watch "Amaanaaiy" after 19 years |language=dv |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=6 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20181119144543/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12430 |url-status=live|archivedate=19 November 2018 |accessdate=19 November 2018}}</ref> |- | 1998 !scope="row" | ''Mila Handhuvaru'' | Sithi Fulhu | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="MilaHandhuvaru" /> |- | 1998 !scope="row"|''Ethoofaaneerey'' | Faathuma | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name=Shiranee5films>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/73514 |title=Five films from Shiranee's career |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=4 May 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215142618/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/73514 |url-status=dead |archivedate=15 December 2020 |accessdate=15 December 2020}}</ref> |- | 1999 !scope="row" | ''Qurbaani'' | Khadheeja | | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="Qurbani" /> |- | 2000 !scope="row" | ''Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib'' | Kuda Kaiydhaa Fulhu | | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="ALFV" /> |- | 2000 !scope="row" | ''Ajaaib'' | Dhaleyka | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="Ajaaib" /> |- | 2000 !scope="row" | ''Majubooru Loabi'' | Sheela | | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="sihthi" /> |- | 2000 !scope="row" | ''Emme Fahu Dhuvas'' | Actress | | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="FathisHandhuvaru" /> |- | 2002 !scope="row" | ''Hithu Vindhu'' | Kadhee | | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="HithuVindhu" /> |- | 2003 !scope="row"|''Edhi Edhi Hoadheemey'' | Herself | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=EEHReview>{{cite web|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/entertainment/2114 | title=Edhi Edhi Hoadheemey – a film some moviegoers may desperately seek |publisher=Haveeru |date=14 September 2003 |accessdate=3 March 2012 | url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130219030743/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/entertainment/2114 |archivedate=19 February 2013| df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2003 !scope="row" | ''Vehey Vaarey Therein'' | Sorcerer | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="VeheyVaarey" /> |- |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | {{n/a}} ! scope="row"|''Kaadu Foshi'' | | | style="text-align: center;" | |- | 1992 ! scope="row"|''Lava Hotaa'' | Anuradha | | style="text-align: center;" | |- | 1995 ! scope="row"|''Dhiriulhumakee Mieebaa?'' | | In the episode "''Foni Muraadhu''" | style="text-align: center;" | |- | 1996 !scope="row"|''Kolhukehi'' | Sithi Fulhu | | style="text-align: center;" | |- | 1996 ! scope="row"|''Dhiriulhumakee Mieebaa?'' | Shareefa | In the episode "''Muhammaa Kaloa''" | style="text-align: center;" | |- | 1997 ! scope="row"|''Dhiriulhumakee Mieebaa?'' | Azza | In the episode "''Love '97''" | style="text-align: center;" | |- | 1997–1999 ! scope="row"|''Kahthiri'' | Faathuma | Recurring role; 13 episodes | style="text-align: center;" | <ref name=Kahthiri>{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/62237 |title=Where are all the drama series? |language=Divehi |work=Dho? |last=Ali |first=Ifraz |date=1 October 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028162243/https://dho.mv/baiscope/62237 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 October 2020 |accessdate=28 October 2020}}</ref> |}
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