Riaz filmography
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Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique (Bengali: রিয়াজ), better known as Riaz, is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer, and television presenter.[1] 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[2] 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).[3] He began a full-time career in films with a leading role in the highly successful romantic drama Praner Cheye Priyo (1997).[3] 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.[4][5]
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). These roles established Riaz as a classical contemporary actor of Bengali cinema.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Banglar Nayok | Munna | Debut film |
| 1996 | 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 Chilo | Monsur | ||
| 2008 | Sathi Tumi Kar | Raja | |
| 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 | [6] |
| Krishnopokkho | Muhib | ||
| Jonom Jonome | [7] | ||
| 2022 | Operation Sundarbans | Ishtiak Ahmed | |
| 2023 | Radio | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman | |
| Mujib: The Making of a Nation | Tajuddin Ahmed | ||
Television
As an actor
| Title | Director | Co-stars | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ognibolaka | Abdullah Rana | Tareen | Docu-drama |
| Hablonger Bazaar | Humayun Ahmed | Meher Afroz Shaon | Guest Appearance |
| Urey Jai Bok Pokkhi | Humayun Ahmed | Meher Afroz Shaon | Mega serial |
| Ogo Bodhu Sundori | Purnima | Eid Special Telefilm | |
| Rohasya | Meher Afroz Shawon | Meher Afroz Shawon | Short drama |
| Jamunar Jol Dekhte Kalo | Humayun Ahmed | Meher Afroz Shaon | Special drama |
| Badol Diner Prothom Kodom Ful | Humayun Ahmed | Meher Afroz Shaon | Special drama |
| Ei Borshai | Humayun Ahmed | Meher Afroz Shaon | Special drama |
| Agnee Balaka | Abdullah Rana | Tareen | Docu-drama |
| Amra Tinjon | Humayun Ahmed | Meher Afroz Shaon | Short drama |
| Swapner Shuru | Raihan Khan | Tareen | Special Telefilm[8] |
| Bhalobasha Chhuye Gelo | Short drama | ||
| Tulite Anka Swapno | S. A. Haque Olike | Shrabanti | Special Telefilm |
| Naya Riksha | Humayn Ahmed | Meher Afroz Shaon | Short drama |
| Paromitar Din-Ratri | Bulbul Ahmed | Oindrila | Special Telefilm |
| Mem Saheb | S. A. Haque Olike | Popy | Special Telefilm |
| Amader Nurulhuda | Mahfuz Ahmed | Richi Solaiman | Mega Serial |
| Moner Modhye Akash | Shanta Islam | Riya | Special Telefilm |
| Road To Success | Alvi Ahmed | Moutusi and Kusum Sikder | Short drama |
| Ponditer Mela | Mohammad Kamrul Islam | Mim Bidya Sinha Saha | Short drama |
| Aveesar | Special Telefilm | ||
| Chicken Tikka Masala | S. A. Haque Olike | Sarika | Eid Special Telefilm |
| Bhalobasa Bhalobasi | S. A. Haque Olike | Sarika | Special Telefilm[9] |
| Tukro Megher Golpo | S A Haque Olike | Zakia Bari Momo | |
| Dwidha Dando O Bhalobasha | Abir Khan | Nipun | |
| Chor | Humayun Ahmed | Bindu | |
| Ami Aj Bhejabo Chokh Samudro Joley | Humayun Ahmed | Meher Afroz Shaon | |
| Aporanher Golpo | Sajjad Sumon | Farhana Mily | Special Telefilm |
| Probhat Feri | S. M. Ripon and Bodiur Rahman Sohel | Special drama | |
| Project Traffic Jam | Jewel Rana | Sohana Saba | Short drama |
| Bhalobasar Ek Fota Jol | Mohon Khan | Romana | Special Telefilm |
| Gangchiler Thikana | Mohon Khan | Romana | Special Telefilm |
| Ek Bochhor Porer Sondha | Sakal Ahmed | Nusrat Imrose Tisha | Special drama |
| Golpey Golpey Bhalobasa | Sumon Dhaar | Nusrat Imrose Tisha | Eid Special Telefilm |
| Nazrul | Ferdous Hasan | Namira | Special drama[10] |
| Superstar | Arif-E-Ahnaf | Nipun | Special drama[11] |
| Chhayabritter Rajkanya | Sumon Anowar | Nusrat Imrose Tisha | Special drama[12] |
| Sundoritoma | Sakal Ahmed | Nusrat Imrose Tisha | Eid Special Telefilm[13] |
| Ekti Phul Ekti Bhool | Mohon Khan | Bhabna | Eid Special Telefilm[14] |
| Shubhagomon | Shahidunnabi | Nipun | Eid Special drama[15] |
| Ki Sundor Ondhokar | Ferdous Hasan | Sumaiya Shimu | Eid Special Telefilm[16] |
| Confusion | Abeer Khan | Nipun | Eid Special drama[17] |
| Baji | Sakal Ahmed | Nusrat Imrose Tisha | Eid Special drama[18] |
| Don't Touch Me | Arif Rahman | Mohona Meem | Eid Special Telefilm |
| Sugar Free Chocolate Cake | Shahid-Ud-Nabi | Tina and Prosun Azad | Eid Special drama[19][20] |
| Nir | Sakal Ahmed | Nusrat Imrose Tisha | Eid Special drama |
| 72 Kakrail | Sakal Ahmed | Nusrat Imrose Tisha | Eid Special drama |
| Golpota Golpo Chhilona | Sakal Ahmed | Nadia | Eid Special drama |
| Ebong Nil Canvas | Rayhan Khan | Nusrat Imrose Tisha | Eid Special drama |
| Spy Agency | Shahid-un-Nabi | Bijori Barkatullah | Eid Special drama (6 Episode) |
| Community Clinic | Syed Awlad | Shashi | Documentary |
| Cycle Balika | Tuhin Hosaain | Shaila Sabi | Special drama |
| Trust Me Man | Sagar Ahmed Durjoy | Purnima | Special drama |
| Tobuo Tumi Amar | Himel Ashraf | Popy | Special drama[21] |
| Ice Cream O Anubhuti | Kaysar Ahmed | Bandhan | Special drama[22] |
| Bijoy Gantha | Azad Kalam | Trisha | |
| Tumi Achho Tumi Nai | Sakal Ahmed | Nusrat Imrose Tisha | Valentine special drama[23] |
| Bibhram | Shaown Ahmed | Sonia | special drama[24] |
| Lathipagal | Salauddin Lavlu | Mega-series[25] | |
| Shanibarer Chor | Shamim Shahed | Nipun | Eid special drama[26] |
| Ujan Ganger Naiya | Bashar Jarjis | Farhana Mily | Mega-series[27] |
| Pushpo...Tomar Opekshay | Rayhan Khan | Nova | Valentine special drama[28] |
| Kathgolaper Shunyata | Minhazul Islam Ovi | Ishana | Valentine special drama[29] |
| Dwidha | Sakal Ahmed | Zakia Bai Mamo | Eid special drama[30] |
| Shesh Prishthar Golpo | Hridoy | Mehjabin Chowdhury | Valentine special drama[31] |
| Life Is Beautiful | Munira Yousuf Memy | Nadia Afrin | Special telifilm[32] |
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)[33][34]
- Nirman-er Taraka (Eid Special) - 2010 (with Mushfika Tina)[35]
- Purti Utsab Tarar Mela - 2011 (with Moushumi)[36]
- National Film Awards 2010 - 2012 (with Moushumi)[37]
