Riaz uddin ahamed siddique
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Riaz at his home Banani, Dhaka (2007)
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| Native name | রিয়াজ |
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Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique 1972 (age 44–45) Faridpur, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | actor, producer, television presenter, businessman |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Spouse(s) | Mushfika Tina (m. 2007) |
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| Awards |
Bangladesh National Film Awards (three times) Meril Prothom Alo Awards (seven times) |
Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique (
Riaz Uddin Ahamed Siddique.ogg ; born 1972), commonly known as Riaz, is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer, model, and television presenter. Riaz has appeared in more than 100 Bengali films in genres ranging from romance to action to comedies. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including three National Film Awards 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). 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 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. He served in the Bangladesh Air Force before joining the film industry.
Riaz was born in 1972 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. 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.
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