Celebrated local actress, Fauziyya Hassan passed away on Monday.

ONE Online has been informed that Fauziyya passed away at he residence in Sri Lanka. At the time of her death, she was 80 years old.

The actress made her debut in the 1985 movie 'Fidhaa'. Her last role was in the movie 'Hahdhu' which was released in 2017. She was also working in the 'Lasviyas' movie, currently under production by Mohamed Niyaz (Tedry).

Fauziyya starred in commercial hits like 'Yoosuf', 'Vaa Loabi Egeynama' and 'Hiyani'.

She was also arrested and detained in an Indian jail for three years in 1994, after being wrongfully accused of spying for Pakistan.