Riaz (actor)


Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique, commonly known as Riaz, is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer, model and television presenter who has appeared in more than 100 Bengali films in genres ranging from romance to action to comedies. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including three National Film Awards and seven Meril Prothom Alo Awards.
Riaz first appeared onscreen as a side role in filmmaker Dewan Nazrul's social action drama Banglar Nayok. He began a full-time career in film with a leading role in the highly successful romantic drama Praner Cheye Priyo. In 2005, Riaz worked with Bollywood actress Susmita Sen for Mahesh Manjrekar's film It Was Raining That Night. His last movie "Krishnopokkho" was released on 26 February 2016, directed by Meher Afroz Shaon. He served in the Bangladesh Air Force before joining the film industry.

Early life and Military career

Riaz was born in 1972 to an aristocratic Muslim family in Faridpur District, Bangladesh. Riaz is the youngest child in his family. He has six sisters and a brother, Raisuddin Ahamed Siddique. He was brought up in CNB staff quarters of Faridpur for the first sixteen years of his life. His father, the late Zainuddin Ahamed Siddique, was a government service holder. His mother was Arjumand Ara Begum. His paternal home is in Jessore District. His father died in 1988.
Riaz participated in the examinations to be a pilot in the Bangladesh Air Force right after his HSC results in 1988. He enrolled at the BAF Academy from 1989 to 1991 for flying training and to earn his bachelor's degree under Rajshahi University in science, he was commissioned as a Pilot Officer and became a fighter pilot in Bangladesh Air Force in 1991. However, he was resigned for his personal reasons 1993, he was promoted till Flying Officer rank.
After withdrawal from the BAF, Riaz moved to Dhaka in 1994. There he met his cousin, actress Bobita, and started his film career in 1995. Riaz married Mushfika Tina, a dance teacher, in a traditional Muslim wedding ceremony on 18 December 2007.

Career

In 1995, Riaz was in Dewan Nazrul's commercially successful film Banglar Nayok, although the movie did not bring him personal popularity. In 1997, Mohammad Hannan's romantic film Praner Cheye Priyo was an extraordinary commercial success, and Riaz became popular soon after. He works with many renowned filmmakers in Bangladesh, and has acted in numerous films that have been commercially successful. He was also in filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar's film It Was Raining That Night and has acted in the English language. In this film, he acted with Sushmita Sen for the first time. Now he has become a popular heartthrob to millions of people in the country.
Early in his career, Riaz played some romantic roles in films such as Praner Cheye Priyo, Hridoyer Aina, Kajer Meye, Prithibi Tomar Amar, Bhalobasi Tomake, Biyer Phul, Narir Mon, E Badhon Jabena Chire, Nishwase Tumi Biswase Tumi, Bhownkor Bishu, Hridoyer Bandhon, O Priya Tumi Kothay, Premer Taj Mahal, Moner Majhe Tumi, Wrong Number, Hridoyer Kotha and Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa.
He has acted in some literary adaptations, and in his career he has portrayed many consecutive roles to wide critical acclaim in films such as Dui Duari, Shasti: Punishment, Megher Pore Megh: Clouds After Cloud and Shyamol Chhaya: The Green Shadow, Hajar Bachhor Dhore: Symphony of Agony, Bidrohi Padma and Khelaghar: Dollhouse, Daruchini Dip and Ekjon Songe Chhilo, Megher Koley Rod: Sunshine In The Clouds, Ki Jadu Korila and Chandra Grohon: The Lunar Eclipse, Ebadat: The Worship and Modhumoti. Riaz also acted in Ogni Bolaka a drama that is based on Birshreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman's life.

Selected filmography

YearFilmRoleDirectorCo-artistsOther notes
1995Banglar NayokMunnaDewan NazrulSonia
1997Praner Cheye PriyoAnik / RonyMohammad HannanRaveenaBest Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards
1997Hridoyer AynaHridoyMokhlesur RahmanAyna
2000Mone Pore TomakeRajMontazur Rahman AkbarRiya Sen-
2000Dui DuariMystery-manHumayun AhmedMeher Afroz ShaonBest Actor National Film Awards
2001Shashur Bari ZindabadBadhanDebashish BiswasShabnurBest Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2001Hridoyer BandhonAkashF I ManikShabnur
2002Premer Taj MahalRobinGazi MahbubShabnurBest Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2002Bhalobasa Kare KoySuvoZakir Hossain RajuShabnurBest Actor BFPDA Film Awards
2003Moner Majhe TumiSentu / BenuMotiur Rahman PanuPurnimaBest Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2004Wrong NumberAbirMotin RahmanShrabanti
2004ShastiChhidamChashi Nazrul IslamPurnimaBest Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2004Megher Pore MeghSezan Mahmud/MajidChashi Nazrul IslamPurnimaBest singer - Subur Nandi National Film Awards
2005Shyamol ChhayaImamHumayun AhmedTania Ahmed Meher Afroz ShaonBest Contemporary Film 6th Bangladesh Film Festival
2005Hajar Bachhor DhoreMontuKohinur Akter SuchandaShashiBest Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2005It Was Raining That NightVijay Kumar Dixit / ZaffarMahesh ManjrekarSushmita Sen and Riya Sen
2005BadhaAakashShahin ShumonPurnima
2006Hridoyer KothaAnikS. A. Haque OlikePurnimaBest Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2006Khelaghor: DollhouseYakubMorshedul IslamSohana SabaBest Actor BFFS Film Awards
2007Daruchini DipShuvroTauquir AhmedZakia Bari MomoBest Actor National Film Awards
2008Ki Jadu KorilaSagarChandan ChowdhuryPopyBest Actor National Film Awards
2008Akash Chhoa BhalobasaAkashS. A. Haque OlikePurnimaNomination- Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2009Chander Moto BouRiazMohammed HossainShabnur NipunBest Dialogue Bangladesh National Film Awards
2014Lobhey Pap Papey MrityuSagar ChowdhurySohanur Rahman SohanPurnima
2015KrishnopokkhoMuhibMeher Afroz ShaonMahiya Mahi
2020Operation SundarbansIstiak AhmedDipankar DiponSiam Ahmed,Nusraat Faria,Ziaul Roshan

Awards and nominations

Riaz has received Three National Film Awards for his unique contribution in the Bangladesh film industry. Acting for the films Dui Duari by Humayun Ahmed, Daruchini Dip by Tauquir Ahmed and Ki Jadu Korila by Chandan Chowdhury.

National Film Awards

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