Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique (), better known as Riaz, is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer, and television presenter. Through his career in Bengali films (Dhallywood), Riaz has established himself as one of the most popular actors of Bangladeshi cinema. He has appeared in more than 100 Bengali films in genres ranging from romance to action and comedy. He is the recipient of numerous awards including three National Film Awards and seven Meril Prothom Alo Awards.
Riaz first appeared on screen as a side-role hero in filmmaker Dewan Nazrul's social action drama film Banglar Nayok (1995). He began a full-time career in films with a leading role in the highly successful romantic drama Praner Cheye Priyo (1997). In 2005, Riaz worked with Bollywood actress Susmita Sen for Mahesh Manjrekars film It Was Raining That Night. His last-released movie Mujib: The Making of a Nation was released on 13 October 2023. It was directed by late veteran director Shyam Benegal.
Film career Early in his career, Riaz played romantic roles in films such as Praner Cheye Priyo and Hridoyer Aina (1997); Kajer Meye, Prithibi Tomar Amar and Bhalobasi Tomake (1998); Biyer Phul and Narir Mon (1999); E Badhon Jabena Chire, Nishwase Tumi Biswase Tumi, and Bhownkor Bishu (2000); Hridoyer Bandhon and In 2002, he received his third Meril-Prothom Alo Award for Best Actor with Shahadat Hossain Liton's romance O Priya Tumi Kothay co-starring Shakib Khan for the first time; Premer Taj Mahal (2002); Moner Majhe Tumi (2003); Wrong Number (2004); Hridoyer Kotha (2006); and Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa (2008).
Riaz has also acted in literature-based films. He received wide critical acclaim for Dui Duari (2000); Shasti: Punishment, Megher Pore Megh: Clouds After Cloud, and Shyamol Chhaya: The Green Shadow (2004); Hajar Bachhor Dhore: Symphony of Agony (2005); Bidrohi Padma and Khelaghar: Dollhouse (2006); Daruchini Dip and Ekjon Songe Chhilo (2007); Megher Koley Rod: Sunshine In The Clouds, Ki Jadu Korila, and Chandra Grohon: The Lunar Eclipse (2008); and Ebadat: The Worship (2009) and Modhumoti (2011).
Filmography YearFilmRoleNotes1995 Banglar Nayok Munna Debut film1996 Ojante Mirza Ashik Priyojon Sumon Bachar Lorai Raju Mithyar Mrittu Raju 1997 Praner Cheye Priyo Anik / Rony Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards Hridoyer Ayna Hridoy Prithibi Amare Chay Na Sagor Mon Mane Na Sagor Tumi Sudhu Tumi Sagor Bhalobashi Tomake Anik E Jibon Tomar Amar Prithibi 1998 Buk Bhora Bhalobasha Sagor Bidrohi Charidike Anik / Biplob Prithibi Tomar Amar Shaon Kajer Meye Sagor Swapner Purush Noor Biyer Phul Sagor Asha Amar Asha Jadu Tomar Jonno Pagol Jibon 2000 Narir Mon Akash Dui Duari Mystery Man Best Actor National Film Awards E Badhon Jabena Chhire Badhon Sabdhan Khoka / Sultan Noyoner Noyon Gahor Mone Rekho Amay Sagor Bhoyonkar Bishu Surjo Ei Mon Chai Je..! Shamim 2001 Khobordar Anik Karishma Moni Mayer Somman Biplob Dalopati Shahid Ami Tomari Sagor Iblish Golam E-Mostafa Dhawa Riaz Ahmed Hridoye Lekha Naam Sagor Shoshurbari Zindabad Badhon Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards Kothin Bastob Rasha 2002 Hridoyer Bandhon Akash Mone Pore Tomake Raj Premer Taj Mahal Robin Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards Khepa Basu Sagar Eri Naam Dosti: Ties Never Die Raju Nishwase Tumi Bishwase Tumi Apon Sundori Bodhu Babu Bhalobashar Shotru Raju Oder Dhor Rashed Bostir Meye Jony Milon Hobe Koto Dine Parosh Ontore Jhor Major Shadhin O Priya Tumi Kothay Sagor Bhalobasha Kare Koy Shuvo Best Actor BFPDA Film Awards 2003 Mon Noyon Moner Majhe Tumi Sentu / Benu Indo-Bangladesh joint production; Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards Lal Doria Sagor Gundar Prem Anik Matir Phul Mati Jamai Shoshur Farhad Khan Nashiman Raj Kumar Alam Swapner Bashor Sagor 2004 Megher Pore Megh Majid Wrong Number Abir Swapner Bhalobasha Badhon Tok Jhal Mishti Raja Noshto Biplob Shyamol Chhaya Moslem Munsi Shasti Chhidam Best Actor (Critics) Meril Prothom Alo Awards Prem Korechi Besh Korechi Raj 2005 Bishakto Chok: The Blue Eye Nobin Hajar Bachhor Dhore Montu Best Actor (Critics) Meril Prothom Alo Awards Chotto Ektu Bhalobasha Sagor Badha Akash Taka: The Ultimate Magic Shanta / Drubalok Bhalobasha Bhalobasha Jibon It Was Raining That Night Vijay Kumar Dixit / Zaffar Khan Molla Barir Bou Joan Gazi 2006 Bokul Phuler Mala Bokul Maleka Sundori Ali Hridoyer Kotha Anik Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards Khelaghor: Dollhouse Yakub Best Actor BFFS Film Awards Bidrohi Padma Raju Na Bolona Antor Dui Noyoner Alo Special Appearance 2007 Biyer Logon Sagar Dhoni Goriber Prem Akash Daruchini Dwip Shuvro Best Actor National Film Awards Tumi Koto Sundor Noyon Jiboner Cheye Dami Jibon Meye Sakkhi Sabur Talukder Ekjon Shonge ChiloMonsur2008Sathi Tumi KarRaja Tomakei Khujchi Akash Megher Koley Rod Udoy Ki Jadu Korila Sagor Best Actor National Film Awards Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa Akash Nomination- Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards Chandragrohon Kashu 2009 Ke Ami: Who Am I Akash Tumi Amar Swami Rawnak Chowdhury Shubho Bibaho Arman Mon Boshena Porar Table E Akash Ebadot Khoka Chirodin Ami Tomar Anik Mon Chuyeche Mon Akash Chader Moto Bou Sagor Bodhu Tumi Kar Maruf Bhalobeshe Bou Anbo Zahid Arman 2010 Jomidaar Raju Bajao Biyer Bajna Rajib Hridoy Ache Jaar Incomplete initiative 2011 Modhumati Abu Dui Purush Shuvro Kusum Kusum Prem Badol Bondhu Tumi Amar Manik Ke Apon Ke Por Special Appearance 2013 Shiri Forhad Forhad 2014 Lobhe Paap, Paape Mrittu Sagor Chowdhury 2015 Sweetheart Richard http://www.bd-pratidin.com/2014/09/05/28274 একসঙ্গে রিয়াজ-মিম-বাপ্পি Krishnopokkho Muhib Jonom Jonome 2022 Operation Sundarbans Ishtiak Ahmed 2023 Radio Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Mujib: The Making of a Nation Tajuddin Ahmed
Television
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Web series
Year Title OTT Character Co-Artist Director Notes 2019 Garden Game Bioscope Shahin Popy, Nipun Towhid Mitul
As a host Meril Prothom Alo Awards - 2007 (with Ferdous Ahmed) Nirman-er Taraka - 2009-2010 (with Mushfika Tina) Nirman-er Taraka (Eid Special) - 2010 (with Mushfika Tina) Purti Utsab Tarar Mela - 2011 (with Moushumi) National Film Awards 2010 - 2012 (with Moushumi)
See also Dhallywood Bangladeshi film actor Cinema of Bangladesh
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