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'''Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique''' ({{audio|Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique.ogg}}; born 1972<ref name="Riaz on ‘Amar Ami’"/>), commonly known as '''Riaz''', is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer, model, and television presenter.<ref name="TDS-Riaz" >{{cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/08/04/d608041401102.htm|title="There is no ingenuity in our current films"-- Riaz|date=4 August 2006 |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]|author=Mahmuda Afroz|accessdate=4 November 2012|location=Dhaka, Bangladesh}}</ref> Riaz has appeared in more than 100 Bengali films in genres ranging from romance to action to comedies.<ref name="TDS-Charming Riaz" >{{cite news |url=http://www.daily-sun.com/details_yes_12-05-2014_The-Charming-Riaz_852_4_20_1_4.html |title=The Charming Riaz|date=12 June 2014 |work=The Daily Sun |author=Nusrat Jahan Pritom|accessdate=30 August 2014|location=Dhaka, Bangladesh}}</ref> He is the recipient of numerous awards, including three [[National Film Awards (Bangladesh)|National Film Awards]]<ref name="DND-রিয়াজ" >{{cite news|url=http://www.dailynayadiganta.com/details.php?nayadiganta=MzA3NDI=&s=MTA= |title=উল্টো পথে রিয়াজ |date=12 April 2014 |work=[[Daily Naya Diganta]]|author=Alamgir Kobir |accessdate=6 August 2014 |language=Bengali |location=Dhaka, Bangladesh}}</ref> and seven [[Meril Prothom Alo Awards]].
'''Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique''' ({{audio|Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique.ogg}}; born 1972<ref name="Riaz on ‘Amar Ami’"/>), commonly known as '''Riaz''', is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer, model, and television presenter.<ref name="TDS-Riaz" >{{cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/08/04/d608041401102.htm|title="There is no ingenuity in our current films"-- Riaz|date=4 August 2006 |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]|author=Mahmuda Afroz|accessdate=4 November 2012|location=Dhaka, Bangladesh}}</ref> Riaz has appeared in more than 100 Bengali films in genres ranging from romance to action to comedies.<ref name="TDS-Charming Riaz" >{{cite news |url=http://www.daily-sun.com/details_yes_12-05-2014_The-Charming-Riaz_852_4_20_1_4.html |title=The Charming Riaz|date=12 June 2014 |work=The Daily Sun |author=Nusrat Jahan Pritom|accessdate=30 August 2014|location=Dhaka, Bangladesh}}</ref> He is the recipient of numerous awards, including three [[National Film Awards (Bangladesh)|National Film Awards]]<ref name="DND-রিয়াজ" >{{cite news|url=http://www.dailynayadiganta.com/details.php?nayadiganta=MzA3NDI=&s=MTA= |title=উল্টো পথে রিয়াজ |date=12 April 2014 |work=[[Daily Naya Diganta]]|author=Alamgir Kobir |accessdate=6 August 2014 |language=Bengali |location=Dhaka, Bangladesh}}</ref> and seven [[Meril Prothom Alo Awards]].


Riaz first appeared onscreen as a side role in filmmaker Dewan Nazrul's social action drama ''[[Banglar Nayok]]'' (1995).<ref name="Riaz on ‘Amar Ami’" >{{cite news|url=http://www.daily-sun.com/details_yes_17-08-2013_Actor-Riaz-on-%E2%80%98Amar-Ami%E2%80%99-tonight_587_1_7_1_2.html |title=Actor Riaz on ‘Amar Ami’ tonight|date=17 August 2013 |work=[[The Daily Sun]] |author=Culture Desk|accessdate=6 August 2014|location=Dhaka, Bangladesh}}</ref> He began a full-time career in film with a leading role in the highly successful romantic drama ''[[Praner Cheye Priyo]]'' (1997).<ref name="Riaz on ‘Amar Ami’" /> In 2005, Riaz worked with [[Bollywood]] actress [[Susmita Sen]] for [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]'s film [[It Was Raining That Night (2005 film)|It Was Raining That Night]]. His last movie ''"Krishnopokkho"'' was released on 26 February 2016, directed by Meher Afroz Shaon.<ref name="DJK163679">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyjanakantha.com/news_view.php?nc=42&dd=2014-02-14&ni=163679 |title=আজ মুক্তি পাচ্ছে ৫ চলচ্চিত্র |date=14 February 2014 |work=[[Janakantha]]|author= Ananda Kantha |accessdate=6 August 2014 |language=Bengali |location=Dhaka, Bangladesh}}</ref><ref name="P-alo-পেশাদারির উন্নতি হয়নি: রিয়াজ">{{cite news | date= 12 February 2014 | script-title=পেশাদারির উন্নতি হয়নি: রিয়াজ | url=http://www.prothom-alo.com/entertainment/article/145447/%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0_%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF_%E0%A6%B9%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF_%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9C |language=Bengali | newspaper=Prothom Alo | accessdate=6 August 2014}}</ref>
Riaz first appeared onscreen as a side role in filmmaker Dewan Nazrul's social action drama ''[[Banglar Nayok]]'' (1995).<ref name="Riaz on ‘Amar Ami’" >{{cite news|url=http://www.daily-sun.com/details_yes_17-08-2013_Actor-Riaz-on-%E2%80%98Amar-Ami%E2%80%99-tonight_587_1_7_1_2.html |title=Actor Riaz on ‘Amar Ami’ tonight|date=17 August 2013 |work=[[The Daily Sun]] |author=Culture Desk|accessdate=6 August 2014|location=Dhaka, Bangladesh}}</ref> then He Appear In priyojon with super star salman shah it was half remade of hindi film saajan He began a full-time career in film with a leading role in the highly successful romantic drama ''[[Praner Cheye Priyo]]'' (1997).<ref name="Riaz on ‘Amar Ami’" /> In 2005, Riaz worked with [[Bollywood]] actress [[Susmita Sen]] for [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]'s film [[It Was Raining That Night (2005 film)|It Was Raining That Night]]. His last movie ''"Krishnopokkho"'' was released on 26 February 2016, directed by Meher Afroz Shaon.<ref name="DJK163679">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyjanakantha.com/news_view.php?nc=42&dd=2014-02-14&ni=163679 |title=আজ মুক্তি পাচ্ছে ৫ চলচ্চিত্র |date=14 February 2014 |work=[[Janakantha]]|author= Ananda Kantha |accessdate=6 August 2014 |language=Bengali |location=Dhaka, Bangladesh}}</ref><ref name="P-alo-পেশাদারির উন্নতি হয়নি: রিয়াজ">{{cite news | date= 12 February 2014 | script-title=পেশাদারির উন্নতি হয়নি: রিয়াজ | url=http://www.prothom-alo.com/entertainment/article/145447/%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0_%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF_%E0%A6%B9%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF_%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9C |language=Bengali | newspaper=Prothom Alo | accessdate=6 August 2014}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==

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Riaz
রিয়াজ
Riaz at his home Banani, Dhaka (2007)
Born
Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique[1]

1972 (age 51–52)
Faridpur, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Occupation(s)Fighter pilot (Bangladesh Air Force), actor, producer, television presenter, businessman[2]
Years active1995-present
Spouse
Mushfika Tina
​
(m. 2007)​
[2]
Parents
  • Zainuddin Ahamed Siddique (father)
  • Arjumand Ara Begum (mother)
AwardsBangladesh National Film Awards (three times)[3]
Meril Prothom Alo Awards (seven times)
Signature
Close-up on an English word handwritten with angular, jaunty letters.

Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique (Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique.oggⓘ; born 1972[4]), commonly known as Riaz, is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer, model, and television presenter.[5] Riaz has appeared in more than 100 Bengali films in genres ranging from romance to action to comedies.[6] He is the recipient of numerous awards, including three National Film Awards[7] and seven Meril Prothom Alo Awards.

Riaz first appeared onscreen as a side role in filmmaker Dewan Nazrul's social action drama Banglar Nayok (1995).[4] then He Appear In priyojon with super star salman shah it was half remade of hindi film saajan He began a full-time career in film with a leading role in the highly successful romantic drama Praner Cheye Priyo (1997).[4] 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.[8][9]

Early life

Riaz (middle) with his colleague pilots at BAF

Riaz was born in 1972[4] 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.[5] 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. After the death of his father, Riaz moved to Jessore district in 1989.

Riaz took the exams to be a pilot in the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) right after his HSC results. From then on, he became a top-rate fighter pilot. He underwent training in Turkish Air Force on a scholarship for one-and-a-half years. 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 in Bangladesh Air Force in 1991. However, he was later dismissed from the Air Force due to a misunderstanding with the authorities.[5]

After being dismissed 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.[10]

Career

Riaz, Shuchanda, Bobita, Tina and Champa at Cox's Bazar in 2014

In 1995, Riaz was in Dewan Nazrul's commercially successful film Banglar Nayok,[11] although the movie did not bring him personal popularity.[12] In 1997, Mohammad Hannan's romantic film Praner Cheye Priyo was an extraordinary commercial success, and Riaz became popular soon after.[12] He works with many renowned filmmakers in Bangladesh, and has acted in numerous films that have been commercially successful.[13] He was also in filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar's film It Was Raining That Night and has acted in the English language.[14] In this film, he acted with Sushmita Sen for the first time.[15] Now he has become a popular heartthrob to millions of people in the country.[5]

Early in his career, Riaz played some romantic roles in films such as Praner Cheye Priyo, Hridoyer Aina (1997), Kajer Meye, Prithibi Tomar Amar, Bhalobasi Tomake (1998), Biyer Phul, Narir Mon (1999), E Badhon Jabena Chire, Nishwase Tumi Biswase Tumi, Bhownkor Bishu (2000), Hridoyer Bandhon, O Priya Tumi Kothay (2001), Premer Taj Mahal (2002), Moner Majhe Tumi (2003), Wrong Number (2004), Hridoyer Kotha (2006) and Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa (2008).

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 (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), Ebadat: The Worship (2009) and Modhumoti (2011). Riaz also acted in Ogni Bolaka a drama that is based on Birshreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman's life.

Selected filmography

Main article: Riaz filmography
Year Film Role Director Co-artists Other notes
1995 Banglar Nayok Munna Dewan Nazrul Sonia
1997 Praner Cheye Priyo Anik / Rony Mohammad Hannan Raveena Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2000 Mone Pore Tomake Raj Montazur Rahman Akbar Riya Sen
2000 Dui Duari Mystery-man Humayun Ahmed Meher Afroz Shaon Best Actor National Film Awards
2001 Shashur Bari Zindabad Badhan Debashish Biswas Shabnur Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2002 Premer Taj Mahal Robin Gazi Mahbub Shabnur Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2002 Bhalobasa Kare Koy Suvo Zakir Hossain Raju Shabnur Best Actor BFPDA Film Awards
2003 Moner Majhe Tumi Sentu / Benu Motiur Rahman Panu Purnima Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2004 Shasti Chhidam Chashi Nazrul Islam Purnima Best Actor (Critics) Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2005 Hajar Bachhor Dhore Montu Kohinur Akter Suchanda Shashi Best Actor (Critics) Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2005 It Was Raining That Night Vijay Kumar Dixit / Zaffar Mahesh Manjrekar Sushmita Sen and Riya Sen
2006 Hridoyer Kotha Anik S. A. Haque Olike Purnima Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2006 Khelaghor: Dollhouse Yakub Morshedul Islam Sohana Saba Best Actor BFFS Film Awards
2007 Daruchini Dip Suvro Toukir Ahmed Zakia Bari Momo Best Actor National Film Awards
2008 Ki Jadu Korila Sagar Chandan Chowdhury Popy Best Actor National Film Awards
2008 Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa Akash S. A. Haque Olike Purnima Nomination- Best Actor Meril Prothom Alo Awards
2014 Lobhey Pap Papey Mrityu Sagar Chowdhury Sohanur Rahman Sohan Purnima
2015 Krishnopokkho Muhib Meher Afroz Shaon Mahiya Mahi

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Riaz
Riaz Receiving National Award 2008 from Prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2010.

Riaz has received Three National Film Awards for his unique contribution in the Bangladesh film industry.[3] Acting for the films Dui Duari ( 2000) by Humayun Ahmed,[11] Daruchini Dip (2007) by Toukir Ahmed[11] and Ki Jadu Korila (2008) by Chandan Chowdhury.[16]

National Film Awards

Winner

Meril Prothom Alo Awards

Winner

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b Nusrat Jahan Pritom (19 January 2010). "Riaz and Tina: A perfect match on and off screen". The Daily Star. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  3. ^ a b Rashed Shaon. "চার দশকে আমাদের সেরা চলচ্চিত্রগুলো". GLITZ.bdnews24 (in Bengali). Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
  4. ^ a b c d Culture Desk (17 August 2013). "Actor Riaz on 'Amar Ami' tonight". The Daily Sun. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  5. ^ a b c d Mahmuda Afroz (4 August 2006). ""There is no ingenuity in our current films"-- Riaz". The Daily Star. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
  6. ^ Nusrat Jahan Pritom (12 June 2014). "The Charming Riaz". The Daily Sun. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  7. ^ Alamgir Kobir (12 April 2014). "উল্টো পথে রিয়াজ". Daily Naya Diganta (in Bengali). Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  8. ^ Ananda Kantha (14 February 2014). "আজ মুক্তি পাচ্ছে ৫ চলচ্চিত্র". Janakantha (in Bengali). Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
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  10. ^ Magazine-GROOVE (10 February 2014). "Dance Makes Them Love: Riaz-Tina". The Daily Sun. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  11. ^ a b c Entertainment Desk (15 November 2011). "তারকার ডায়েরি". Manabzamin (in Bengali). Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  12. ^ a b Mahfuzur Rahman (8 September 2010). "ফিরে দেখা ঈদের ছবি". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  13. ^ Daily Entertainment (21 October 2010). "রিয়াজ". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  14. ^ Alauddin Majid (3 November 2010). "আর অভিনয় নয় : রিয়াজ". Daily Bangladesh Protidin (in Bengali). Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  15. ^ Kamruzzaman (19 September 2009). "তিনিই সুস্মিতা সেন! কামরুজ্জামান". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  16. ^ a b Meghla Rahman Brishti (19 February 2010). "অভিনয়ে সেরা রিয়াজ ও পপি". The Daily Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
  17. ^ BSS, Dhaka (10 September 2003). "PM to distribute film awards today". The Daily Star. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
  18. ^ Nadia Sarwat (25 October 2008). "National Film Awards generate enthusiasm". The Daily Star. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
  19. ^ Staff Corresponden (22 May 2004). "Meril-Prothom Alo Award handed over". The Daily Star. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
  20. ^ Khalid-Bin-Habib (14 May 2006). "Meril-Prothom Alo Award '05". The Daily Star. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
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