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Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique (Bengali: রিয়াজ; better known as Riaz) is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer, model and television presenter. Through his successful 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 comedies. He is the recipient of numerous achievements, including three National Film Awards and seven Meril Prothom Alo Awards.
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Riaz first appeared on screen as a side role hero filmmaker Dewan Nazrul's social action drama film Banglar Nayok (1995). He began a full-time career in film with a leading role in the highly successful romantic drama Praner Cheye Priyo (1997). In 2005 Riaz work with Bollywood actress Susmita Sen for Mahesh Manjrekars film It Was Raining That Night. His last released movie "Lovey Pap Papey Mrityu" release was 14 February 2014, directed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan.
Film career
Early in his career he was playing some romantic roles in the films such 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 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 literature-based films and career as his portrayed many consecutive roles to wide critical acclaim in 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). These roles have fetched his the tag of some "uncommon" and established his as a classic contemporary actor of Bengali cinema.