A MASTER PERFORMER OF NATIONAL CHARACTERS

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This scientific article discusses the discoveries of actress Rimma Ahmedova in her acting career in Uzbek theatre. It analyzes her unique style of performance through the plays shehas performed in. Throughout her long career in the theatre, Rimma Ahmedova has portrayed many roles from various playwrights. Among these, Hamza’s dramaturgy holds significant importance in her artistic work. The roles in Hamza's plays have been a great school of skill and experience fortheactress. One of these roles is the character Gulbahor inthe play "The Rich and the Servant." The play highlights the oppression, humiliation, and degradation of poor commoners at the hands of the rich (upper class), reflecting the societal demands of the time. Gulbahor is one of the oppressed characters in the play. She is the third wife of Solihboy. Once, she was separated from her lover and handed over to this rich man. The first wife, Poshsooyim, and the second, Khonzodakhon, are the daughters of the rich and powerful, while Gulbahor comes from a poor background. As aresult, she suffers greatly from herco-wives, mother-in-law, and husband. In Rimma Ahmedova’s performance, Gulbahor is a composed and wise woman. Despite the harsh words and provocations from her co-wife Khonzoda, she responds with "Okay, Aunt, yes, Aunt," but internally, she always feels disgusted by the environment she lives in. This internal disgust remains hidden throughout her performance, but it becomes evident at the end oftheplay. Her child is killed by Khonzoda, and she is falsely accused of killing her own child. She dies dueto theharsh words of her mother-in-law andthebeatings from her husband. In her final moments, she openly expresses her pain and resentment toward the rich. Gulbahor, portrayed by Rimma Ahmedova, moves slowly across the stage with a sense of despair, pain, and hopelessness. As the evening falls, the calmness inSolihboy's inner courtyard contrasts with the chaos inside Gulbahor’s heart. The actress portrays Gulbahor's internal world with a sense of fear and distress as she gazes into the corners of the stage. Her eyes reveal deep sorrow and the desire for salvation. Even when Jamila unexpectedly enters, she initially sees her as a rival. However, a moment later, she embraces Jamila, revealing the deep sorrow in her heart: "Jamila, look, it's spring, flowers, leaves. Only my spring has ended; it's autumn now. Oh world! Have you thrown so much misery on mypoor head?!" RimmaAhmedova’s performance in this scene isintense, with her voicebreaking into acry ofanguish. page312 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue04,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai Literary critic Shukhrat Rizaev comments on this scene: "The character of Gulbahor, created by the actress, does not escape from life, from this disgusting environment. She places her cry in Jamila's chest. Clearly, the actress has imbued the character with a deep social meaning." Indeed, before her death, inher interaction with Jamila,there is a message: "The next victims will be you and those like you. Be aware of the cruelty of the oppressors!" However, the actress’s aim in this scene is to show the character of Gulbahor as someone who has already detached from this world and is nowseeking peace for her soul.Although Gulbahor is wise, she is ultimately a woman who quietly bears the harsh blows of life. In this state, she cannot inspire anyone to struggle or fight. The actress understands this well, and her performance depicts Gulbahor as a woman whose dreams were shattered, whose life was full of pain, and who has suffered throughout herexistence. Another role performed by Rimma Ahmedova is Matura in the play "The Secrets of the Burqa," staged by director Bahodir Yuldoshev at the Abror Hidayatov Theatre. The director does not limit the play to exposing the ills of the era Hamza lived in. Instead, the play brings to theforefront thehidden pain and unspoken desires behind thecharacters’ actions. The atmosphere in the performance highlights the tragic lives of women, and it is especially evident in Rimma Ahmedova’s portrayal of Matura. In her performance, Matura is depicted as a woman who has been deeply affected by the injustices of life. She bears the hidden pain and dissatisfaction of the women around her, struggling silently with her own inner turmoil. The first scene presents a clear contrast: while a young girl is singing and dancing in the background, Matura sits alone, deeply absorbed in thought, as though reflecting on her entire life. Her posture is rigid, her hands clasped around a prayer bead, and her eyes reflect deep internal pain and concern. Matura, although strong and firm, is profoundly impacted byher own mistakes and the lives of the women around her. She is a woman who cannot easily express regret, as herpride prevents her from doing so. One significant scene in the pla