Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique, commonly known as Riaz, is a prominent Bangladeshi film actor, producer, model, and television presenter. He has appeared in over 100 Bengali films and has received several awards, including three National Film Awards and seven Meril Prothom Alo Awards. Riaz made his acting debut in the social action drama Banglar Nayok (1995) and gained popularity with his lead role in Praner Cheye Priyo (1997). He also starred alongside Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen in the film It Was Raining That Night.
Riaz is critically acclaimed for collaborating with renowned filmmakers in Bangladesh and has acted in numerous commercially successful films. Some of his notable works include Dui Duari (2000), Premier Taj Mahal (2002), Bhalobasa Kare Koy (2002), Moner Majhe Tumi (2003), Hajar Bachhor Dhore: Symphony of Agony (2005), Shasti (2004), Hridoyer Kotha (2006), Daruchini Dip (2007), Khelaghor: Dollhouse (2006), Ki Jadu Korila (2008), and Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa (2008).
Riaz was last seen in Lobhey Pap Papey Mrityu (2014) and Krishnopaksho (2015). He currently has no upcoming films.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 "Lobhe Paap Paape Mrittu" was released in 14 February 2014. It was directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan.[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.
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Co-artists | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Banglar Nayok | Munna | |||
| 1996 | Ojante | Mirza Ashik | |||
| Priyojon | Sumon | Rana Naser | |||
| Bachar Lorai | Raju | Syed Harun | |||
| Mithyar Mrittu | Raju | ||||
| 1997 | Praner Cheye Priyo | Anik / Rony | Mohammad Hannan | Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards | |
| Hridoyer Ayna | Hridoy | Ayna | |||
| Prithibi Amare Chay Na | Sagor | Anjan | |||
| Mon Mane Na | Sagor | ||||
| Tumi Sudhu Tumi | Sagor | ||||
| Bhalobashi Tomake | Anik | Mohammad Hannan | |||
| E Jibon Tomar Amar | Prithibi | ||||
| 1998 | Buk Bhora Bhalobasha | Sagor | |||
| Bidrohi Charidike | Anik / Biplob | Mohammad Hannan | |||
| Prithibi Tomar Amar | Shaon | Badol Khandokar | |||
| Kajer Meye | Sagor | Azadi Hasnat Firoz | |||
| Swapner Purush | Noor | Monowar Khokon | |||
| Biyer Phul | Sagor | ||||
| Asha Amar Asha | Jadu | Shabnur, Ayesha Jhulka | |||
| Tomar Jonno Pagol | Jibon | Shilpi Chakraborty | |||
| 2000 | Narir Mon | Akash | |||
| Dui Duari | Mystery Man | Best Actor National Film Awards | |||
| E Badhon Jabena Chhire | Badhon | F I Manik | |||
| Sabdhan | Khoka / Sultan | Mohammad Hannan | |||
| Noyoner Noyon | Gahor | Shabnur | |||
| Mone Rekho Amay | Sagor | ||||
| Bhoyonkar Bishu | Surjo | ||||
| Ei Mon Chai Je..! | Shamim | ||||
| 2001 | Khobordar | Anik | Mohammad Hannan | ||
| Karishma | Moni | AKM Selim | |||
| Mayer Somman | Biplob | Gazi Jahangir | |||
| Dalopati | Shahid | Mohammad Hannan | |||
| Ami Tomari | Sagor | ||||
| Iblish | Golam E-Mostafa | Sheikh Ruhul Amin | |||
| Dhawa | Riaz Ahmed | ||||
| Hridoye Lekha Naam | Sagor | Sheikh Didaar | Tamanna | ||
| Shoshurbari Zindabad | Badhon | Debashish Biswas | Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards | ||
| Kothin Bastob | Rasha | ||||
| 2002 | Hridoyer Bandhon | Akash | F I Manik | ||
| Mone Pore Tomake | Raj | ||||
| Premer Taj Mahal | Robin | Gazi Mahbub | Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards | ||
| Khepa Basu | Sagar | Komol Sarkar | |||
| Eri Naam Dosti: Ties Never Die | Raju | Syedur Rahman | |||
| Nishwase Tumi Bishwase Tumi | Apon | ||||
| Sundori Bodhu | Babu | ||||
| Bhalobashar Shotru | Raju | Aziz Ahmed Babul | |||
| Oder Dhor | Rashed | Babul Reza | |||
| Bostir Meye | Jony | Azadi Hasnat Firoz | |||
| Milon Hobe Koto Dine | Parosh | ||||
| Ontore Jhor | Major Shadhin | Shilpi Chakraborty | Ayna | ||
| O Priya Tumi Kothay | Sagor | ||||
| Bhalobasha Kare Koy | Shuvo | Best Actor BFPDA Film Awards | |||
| 2003 | Mon | Noyon | |||
| Moner Majhe Tumi | Sentu / Benu | Motiur Rahman | Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards | ||
| Lal Doria | Sagor | F I Manik | |||
| Gundar Prem | Anik | Shahadat Hossain Badsha | |||
| Matir Phul | Mati | ||||
| Jamai Shoshur | Farhad Khan | Shahadat Khan | |||
| Nashiman | Raj Kumar Alam | Ali Azad | |||
| Swapner Bashor | Sagor | F I Manik | |||
| 2004 | Megher Pore Megh | Majid | |||
| Abir | Srabonti | ||||
| Swapner Bhalobasha | Badhon | ||||
| Tok Jhal Mishti | Raja | Debashish Biswas | |||
| Noshto | Biplob | Shahin Sumon | |||
| 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 | Shoshi | Best Actor (Critics) Meril Prothom Alo Awards | ||
| Chotto Ektu Bhalobasha | Sagor | G Sarker | |||
| Badha | Akash | Shaheen Sumon | |||
| Taka: The Ultimate Magic | Shanta / Drubalok | ||||
| Bhalobasha Bhalobasha | Jibon | Mohammad Hannan | |||
| Vijay Kumar Dixit / Zaffar Khan | |||||
| Molla Barir Bou | Joan Gazi | ||||
| 2006 | Bokul Phuler Mala | Bokul | Tanzika Amin | ||
| 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 | Didarul Alam Badal | |||
| Dui Noyoner Alo | Special Appearance | ||||
| 2007 | Biyer Logon | Sagar | G Sarkar | ||
| Dhoni Goriber Prem | Akash | ||||
| Shuvro | Best Actor National Film Awards | ||||
| Tumi Koto Sundor | Noyon | ||||
| Jiboner Cheye Dami | Jibon | ||||
| Meye Sakkhi | Sabur Talukder | Malek Biswas | |||
| Ekjon Shonge Chhilo | Monsur | Shawkat Jamil | Moushumi | ||
| 2008 | Sathi Tumi Kar | Raja | M M Sarkar | Purnima | |
| Tomakei Khujchi | Akash | ||||
| Megher Koley Rod | Udoy | Nargis Akter | |||
| Ki Jadu Korila | Sagor | Chandan Chowdhury | 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 | Debashish Biswas | |||
| Mon Boshena Porar Table E | Akash | Abdul Mannan | |||
| Ebadot | Khoka | ||||
| Chirodin Ami Tomar | Anik | F I Manik | |||
| Mon Chuyeche Mon | Akash | Mustafizur Rahman Manik | Shabnur, Jona | ||
| Chader Moto Bou | Sagor | Mohammad Hossain Jemi | |||
| Bodhu Tumi Kar | Maruf | B. R. Chowdhury | |||
| Bhalobeshe Bou Anbo | Zahid Arman | Chandan Chowdhury | |||
| 2010 | Jomidaar | Raju | Shaheen Sumon | ||
| Bajao Biyer Bajna | Rajib | Mohammad Hossain Jemi | Apu Biswas, Jona, Kayes Arju | ||
| Hridoy Ache Jaar | Ferdous Hasan | Purnima | Incomplete initiative | ||
| 2011 | Modhumati | Abu | |||
| Dui Purush | Shuvro | ||||
| Kusum Kusum Prem | Badol | Mushfiqur Rahman Gulzar | |||
| Bondhu Tumi Amar | Manik | Purnima | |||
| Ke Apon Ke Por | Special Appearance | Shaheen Sumon | |||
| 2013 | Shiri Forhad | Forhad | Gazi Mahbub | ||
| 2014 | Lobhe Paap, Paape Mrittu | Sagor Chowdhury | |||
| 2015 | Sweetheart | Richard | [6] | ||
| Krishnopokkho | Muhib | Mahiya Mahi, Ferdous | |||
| Jonom Jonome | [7] | ||||
| 2022 | Operation Sundarbans | Ishtiak Ahmed | Siam Ahmed, Nusraat Faria, Taskeen Rahman, Ziaul Roshan, Darshana Banik | ||
| 2023 | Radio | Zakia Bari Mamo | |||
| Arifin Shuvoo, Tisha, Nusraat Faria | |||||
| Title | Director | Co-stars | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ognibolaka | Abdullah Rana | Docu-drama | |
| Hablonger Bazaar | Guest Appearance | ||
| Urey Jai Bok Pokkhi | Humayun Ahmed | Meher Afroz Shaon | Mega serial |
| Ogo Bodhu Sundori | 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 | Oindrila | Special Telefilm | |
| Mem Saheb | S. A. Haque Olike | Special Telefilm | |
| Amader Nurulhuda | 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 | 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 | ||
| 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 | Short drama | |
| Bhalobasar Ek Fota Jol | Mohon Khan | Romana | Special Telefilm |
| Gangchiler Thikana | Mohon Khan | Romana | Special Telefilm |
| Ek Bochhor Porer Sondha | Sakal Ahmed | Special drama | |
| Golpey Golpey Bhalobasa | Sumon Dhaar | Nusrat Imrose Tisha | Eid Special Telefilm |
| Nazrul | Ferdous Hasan | Namira | Special drama[10] |
| Superstar | Arif-E-Ahnaf | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Valentine special drama[31] | |
| Life Is Beautiful | Munira Yousuf Memy | Nadia Afrin | Special telifilm[32] |