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
8th Gaumee Film Awards
8th Gaumee Film Awards
Maleeha Waheed